Experience

Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. - North America

• Product Catia V5 Designer

  • May 2011 - Present

  Develop roof system components and sub assemblies from initial concept to realized production methods. Creating and maintain 3D and 2D CAD models, for technical evaluation, future concepts, and support engineering with change request and production issues.



Oshkosh Defense

• Designer Catia V5/SmarTeam

  • Sep 2007 - May 2011

  Working in the defense division designing, modifying, detailing, and re-mastering sheet metal components for cargo, tractor, and wrecker for military trucks.



Cadence Innovation

• Product Designer Catia V4/VPM

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2007

  Design plastic injection interior hard trim panels for ABC&D pillars, door panels, and scuff plates. Responsibilities were A-side surface to B-side construction, dog houses and tooling action.



Oshkosh Defense

• Product Designer Catia V4/VPM

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2003

  Working in the defense division designing and modify existing solid and bend part geometry for improved quality and cost efficiency on cargo, dump, tractor, and wrecker for military trucks. I composed and process to completion Change Notices, while complying with engineering analysis and assembly complexities to resolve production issues.



Sherwood Metal Products, Inc.

• Die Cast Pattern Designer Catia V4

  • Jun 2001 - Jun 2002

  Design math data tooling surfaces so CNC operators can program for the use of manufacturing patterns and molds. Primary parts consisted of valve covers, oil pans, water pumps, brake calipers, and exhaust manifolds.



Johnson Controls

• Product Designer Catia V4/CDM

  • Apr 1999 - Feb 2001

  Design and modify both A and B side surfaces for mold design on interior hard trim door panels, quarter panels, switch bezels, grab handles, speaker covers, and ABC&D pillars. Create GD&T drawing sheets for individual and assembly parts.



DaimlerChrysler Corp.,

• Product Design/Engineer Catia V4

  • Sep 1995 - Apr 1999

  Design (BIW) Body-In-White structural parts and prepare quote packages of redesigned parts for Kirksite tooling. Last position held was a continuous improvement engineer, for closure Body-In-White panels.



The Standard Product Mfg. Co.

• Product Designer Catia V4

  • Feb 1995 - Sep 1995

  Designer for primary and secondary weather seals for extrusion dies and surfaced grommets.



Active Tool and Manufacturing Co., Inc.,

• Product Designer Catia V4

  • Oct 1989 - Feb 1995

  Designer to combine new concept proposals, generate cutter paths, program CMM inspection routines, and develop addendum and tooling surfaces for (BIW) Body-In-White panels.



General Dynamics Central Office Complex

• Product Detailer (Computer Vision, CAD)

  • Dec 1988 - Jul 1989

  Creating of 3D CAD models and 2D drawings to replace Mylar prints for the M1A1 tanks. Also, the revising of detailed drawings to agree with Engineering proposal request, which consist of manipulating current designs for the U.S. Military M1, M1A1, and M60 tanks. Type of CAD system trained on and used was Computer Vision.



FMC Corporation Defense System Group

• Product Detailer (Drafting Board)

  • Oct 1988 - Dec 1988

  Revising detailed drawings to agree with Engineering changes according to ANSI Y14.5M-1982 standards for the Allen Bradley Fighting Vehicle.



LTV Aerospace and Defense Company / AM General Division

• Product Detailer (Drafting Board)

  • Jan 1988 - Oct 1988

  Produced marked up drawings and revised drawings to agree with Engineering changes according to ANSI Y14.5M-1982 for the 939 five ton military truck.



General Dynamics Central Office Complex

• Product Detailer (Drafting Board)

  • Sep 1986 - May 1987

  Revising detailed drawings to agree with Engineering proposal request for the U.S. Military M1 and M60 Tanks.



LTV Aerospace and Defense Company / AM General Division

• Product Detailer (Drafting Board)

  • Jan 1986 - Sep 1986

  Created details and assemblies drawings for the Hummer military Tactical vehicles according to ANSI Y14.5M-1982.



General Dynamics Land System Division Inc.

• Entry-level Product Detailer (Drafting Board)

  • Sep 1985 - Nov 1985

  Revising detailed drawings to agree with Engineering proposal request for the U.S. Military M1 and M60 Tanks.