Experience

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  AM General

  • Body Designer/Checker

    • 2009 - 2010
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  GM

  • Designing Engineer

    • Feb 2000 - Apr 2009

    Responsible for 3D Unigraphics/NX3/NX5 Design, Subsystem Integration and Release components and subsystems for Concept, Prototype and Production stages. Collaborated with all vehicle subsystem Designing Engineers to develop frame and brake line designs that meet all design packaging, safety, assembly, manufacturing requirements and FMVSS Regulations including Ergonomic Standards for subassembly and vehicle assembly processes. Define and Publish Vehicle /Component Design, Manufacturing Requirements. Evaluate Stress Analysis results to determine design change requirements. Coordinate material delivery on time for each stage. Lead Product Development Team Meetings to coordinate with Component Suppliers. Support assembly plant for Pre-Production and Production Launch. Publish DFMEA documents, and Design Review Based on Failure Modes doc’s to track design changes.* Met all Design Release Dates for Concept, Prototype and Production 100% on time.* Discovered clearance issues in the design phase created by other subsystem designs. Followed up by organizing and leading design reviews to meet safety and quality requirements prior to production release.* Identified interferences with various subsystem components and alerted the subsystem Design Engineers solutions before vehicles were shipped. Assisted with design requirements for a permanent design fix prior to production start up.* Successfully developed a Tow Hook design that met all FMVSS and styling requirements that met all design best practices for tow hooks.* Identified the Root Cause of improper marriage of Body to Chassis as a late design change. Wrote a Rework Process and supervised the on-site rework procedure resulting in no scrapped vehicles and no production schedule interruptions.

  • Senior Designer

    • Nov 1993 - Apr 2009

    Checker – Chassis Components and Subsystems 1999-2000Responsible for reviewing designs for accuracy of content prior to engineering release.Performed Dimensional Stacks to verify design fit, form and function. Verified proper GD&T identified on drawings. Checked designs for manufacturability, assembly and ergonomic accuracy.* Developed a ‘Process and Procedure’ manual for setting up CAD large assemblies to check ‘Best Design Practice’ clearances by running a single macro. This simplified the process which reduced the man hours to perform the operations by approx 75%.* Developed training manual and taught ‘Clearance Analysis Process and Procedures’ to over 200 design and engineering staff members resulting procedure implementation.Senior Designer – Chassis and Power train Systems 1993-2000Responsible for 3D Unigraphics design and subsystem integration of exhaust systems for light duty GM trucks. Developed Design Criteria Envelopes to assist Manufacturer in design and packaging for truck Diesel Engine. Performed Kinematic motion studies including Engine Removal/Installation. Prepared design presentations for suppliers regarding functional requirements. * Created concept through production designs for Exhaust System, and subsystem integration design in total vehicle resulting in lowest number of assembly plant issues of any vehicle launch in GM history.

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  GM Delco Chassis Div, Saginaw, MI.

  • Senior Designer – Brake Corner Assemblies

    • Aug 1988 - Nov 1993

    Senior Designer – Brake Responsible for design of Wheel Brake Component Assemblies, Castings and Stampings, Steering Knuckles, Rotors, Shields and Brackets using Dimensional Stacks and GD&T. Design activity performed on Computer Vision and Unigraphics Systems.Corner Assemblies

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  Modern Engineering Service, Inc, Warren, MI.

  • Design Supervisor/Designer/Sales Rep

    • Jul 1985 - Aug 1988

    Design Supervisor Responsible for managing up to 15 Drafters/Designers. Design projects included Automotive Tool and Fixture Design and various product designs such as wheels. Contributed to CAD System Support including writing programs and documenting processes.•Created drafting and design examp...

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  GM – Delco Chassis Division

  • Student Intern – Associate Designer (Tooling)

    • Jun 1984 - Jul 1985

    Responsible for Drafting Board and 3D CAD design, Dimensional Stacks and calculations of tolerances and clearances.