Kreg S. Bell

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Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044

Cell: 248-***-****

Home: 678-***-****

Email: acqy8o@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: My primary objective is to increase my design skills, move upwardly toward a manager’s position, and to further my education. I have recently completed my degree program at the University of Phoenix and have obtained a degree in Information Technology, and Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

I have solid modeling and surfacing abilities and use of free form features.

I have knowledge of sketcher and its abilities.

I have very good perspective drawing and drafting abilities.

I have good skills in parts assemblies and BOM’s

Design of automotive components; Electrical harnesses, electrical-housing modules. I have Electrical conduits and piping design experience.

Extensive experience in plastics, aluminum, carbon fiber materials, sheet metal,

I have designed seat foam, component packaging, full assembly design and interior trim design Experience in transmission and survey piping drafting and design.

I have ‘A’ & ‘B’ class surfacing capabilities.

I have designed experience using combination glass/plastic mixture, polypropylene and linear low-density polyethylene, and polymers, components packaging. I have full assembly design and interior trim design experience.

EDUCATION

1978 Highland Park Community College Highland Park, MI

Associate Degree in Mechanical

Design Technology

1983 Lawrence Institute of Technology Southfield, MI

Basic Design

1985 Rockwell International Troy, MI

IBM CADEM 3-4 Training

1989 Modern Engineering Warren, MI

Catia Training 2.1

1993 General Motors Truck Engineering Warren, MI

Unigraphics Training - Version 9 & 10

1996 Delphi Automotive Warren, MI

UG Training - Version 11, 13, 14 and IMAN

1997 Parametric Technology Southfield, MI

Pro-E Training - Basic Design - Version 18

2000 Modern Engineering Warren, MI

UG Training - Version 15 & 16

2002 Center for Professional Studies Madison Heights, MI

UG Training-Version 18, NX2

2008 Tupperware Brand Orlando, FL.

UG NX5 & NX6

2012 HAUNI of Richmond Richmond, VA

UG NX7 & 8

2014 University of Phoenix Bachelors of Science

BSIT/Management

2014 Panasonic Automotive Peachtree City, GA

(UG NX8 & NX9)

EMPLOYMENT

Aug-2014-April 2015

Contract Open Systems Alpharetta, GA

Assigned to Panasonic Automotive Systems Peachtree GA. to assist in the design of the Chrysler Gen#2 Radio Chassis and housing cover with Die Draft. Developed location of circuit boards and antenna location. Created 2D parts and packaging assembly’s drawings for full assembly and individual parts along with exploded view drawings using. Used Sketcher and freeform features to create any major model changes. Used assembly for study of form and fit of all parts. (UNIGRAPHICS NX 8 & NX9).

Feb 2012-June 2013

Contract Peoples Solutions Richmond, VA

Hauni Richmond Inc. Richmond, VA. Hauni is the largest manufacture of cigarette producing machines. I have been hired to design one of their newest cigarette manufacturing machines; the new cigarette is called the Eclipse which will produce smokeless cigarettes. I am responsible for the Filter, Heat Source, Tobacco Rod and Overwrap Foil of the cigarette. Hauni used drums which transferred the necessary products to the final location. I designed rotating drums such as Transfer drums which would transfer the product from station to station. The cutting drums would cut the Heat Source and the Filter Rod; the Separation drums would move the dissected products along with the other material to the final station. These parts are created with Sketcher and Free Formed Features. All designs of this equipment are design on (UNIGRAPHICS NX7, 8 & Team Center 2007).

Mar 2011-Nov 2011

Contract Aerotek Greenville, SC

TTI Industries, Anderson, SC. I was assigned to outdoor products, on a short to long-term contract. My first assignment was designing the main a class surfaces of the main body of their new 2012 42cc Polymer Back Pack Blower with Die Draft, a new rotary blade for the engine, filter housing and filter assembly. I designed new set turbo blades, and “A” class surface for their new hand held 6cc Hand held Blower. I am modifying the cover of a current 4 cycle Ryobi chain saw using combination glass/plastic mixture, and or polymers. I was responsible for the main components: Volute, Fuel tank, cooling air duct, and the main frame which held the unit together. Modifying assembly files for the manufacturing department in China create step, and DXF files to send to the perspective customers. I have used Wave linker for left and right parts that are symmetrically opposite. I am using sketcher which is a feature operation for simple and complex parts for later modifications and freeform features for later parametric operations. I have taken on a mentoring role to assist new contract designers. I am also redesigning a new locking system for the Ryobi 4cc chain saw, which is now gearing up for tooling of the new parts. (UNIGRAPHICS NX6.5 & Team Center 2007)

July 2010- Mar 2011

Contract Dolphin Staffing Minneapolis, MN

Donaldson Filtration Solutions, Bloomington, MN. I was assigned to (GTS) Gas Turbine Systems, on a long-term designing air filtration system for large complex organizations, vehicles of all types: commercial, military, and aircraft. My duties included: Designing Gas Turbine Blades for the companies new and improved filtration system and main heavy supporting system, and Modified the old assembly files for manufacturing department in Japanese, South American, India, and European market, create step, and DXF files to send to the perspective customers. Create new assemblies of Silencers, Splitter Silencers, and TTD Electrical systems. I have used Wave linker for left and right parts that are symmetrically opposite. I am using sketcher which is a feature operation for simple and complex parts for later modifications and freeform features for later parametric operations. I have taken on a mentoring role to assist new contract designers and help them adjust to the Donaldson system and design procedures.

(UNIGRAPHICS NX6 & Team Center 2007)

June 2008- Dec 2009

Contract Experts Plymouth, MA

Tupperware Brand, Orlando, FL. I was assigned to Tupperware on a long-term contract designing new complex polypropylene and linear low-density polyethylene with Die Draft for consumer products, and updating of existing products; using form features, surfacing, feature operation, sketcher, and class “A” surfacing through, shape studio. design and create PDF’S and Stereo Lithography (STL) files for manufacturing department of the on the go sports bottle, collapsible tumbler, basic container line and three in one cutlery for the Asian Pacific, South American and European market.

(UNIGRAPHICS NX5 & 6)

Nov 2007- June-2008

Contract Aerotek Charlotte, NC

Jacobsen a Division of Textron, Charlotte, NC I was assigned to a Short-term contract for design of new HR-5111 Tractor, wide area rotary mower. Responsible for multiple designs of tractor components and packaging, including Finders, seat riser plate and gas tank support, footplate using sheet metal operation. I was responsible for installation drawing. Have been give new assignment for weld-meant drawing of mainframe of tractor. I have design the routing of the hydraulic hoses, soft and hard lines. (UNIGRAPHICS NX4 & Team CenterV9.1.2.10)

Mar 2007-Nov 2007

Contract Peak Technical Service Troy, MI

E-Z-GO a Division of Textron, Augusta, GA I was given an assignment of a Short-term nature. I was contracted to design a new generation of golf cars. I am currently working on an aluminum dump box for their utility vehicle. Currently I redesign the polypropylene/glass battery tray with die draft for the Gen2 project.

(UNIGRAPHICS NX4 & Team Center 9.1)

June 2006-Mar 2007

Contract Volt Technical Service Downer Grove, Ill

Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Short-term contract for design of testing module for CNP chasses. I was responsible for a new destruct switch cover for the electronics in the aircraft. I created solid model for new circuit housing box for rapid prototyping for customers. I model a new GMNI ASIC test board with its new circuitry to test a new model. I have done studies of flight Instrument clusters for their ergonomic location for the pilot and copilot. I have experience in E/M packaging.

(UNIGRAPHICS NX3)

July 2005-June 2006

Contract Peak Technical Services Troy, MI

Morgan/Olson, Sturgis, MI Open end contract for design of “B” class surface of new 2006 United Parcel Service (UPS) trucks; with driver side door and without driver side door. All trucks are developed through sheet metal and flange application design, and wave linker for left and right parts that are symmetrically opposite. I was responsible for packaging of front and side glass and heater unite against the fire wall.

(UNIGRAPHICS NX3)

March 2005-July 2005

Contract Cad Star International Boston, MA

INGERSOL RAND, Annandale, New Jersey

Short term contract for design of “B” class surface of new battery powered pneumatic ratchet gun for assembly line work I was responsible for setting locking system for its two piece body construction and the battery packaging. Wave linker was applied for left and right parts that are symmetrically opposite.

(UNIGRAPHICS NX2)

Feb 2004-March 2005

Contract Professional Staffing W. Dundee, IL

International Truck & Engine Fort Wayne, Indiana Designing IP harnesses and creating installation drawings per engineer request. Redesign solid model of Electric power steering motor, motor bracket and their packaging locations. I have created flat patterns and installation drawings of brackets. Packaging and location of power converter box, battery unit, AC motor, bracket, and location for the hybrid electric prototype assemblies; developed detail drawings of the individual parts. Developed assembly and sub assembly drawings of all components and created PDF files for transfer to customers. I have experience in E/M packaging.

(UNIGRAPHICS NX2)

Dec 2003-Feb 2004

Contract Peak Technical Service Troy, MI

2 Assigned to Lotus Engineering in Plymouth, Michigan Updating drawings, checking GD&T redesign solid model of lock knuckle for front and rear suspension new design of caps for shock tower and strut assembly.

May 2002-Dec 2003

Contract INCAT Troy, M

3. Was assigned to DURA Automotive in Stockton, Illinois Design and detailed, stamped sheet metal brackets through sheet metal features for General Motors (GM) program#265 and Lear seating second row seats, I created and updated sub-assemblies and full assemblies.

2. Assigned to Elesys Systems in Atlanta Georgia I produced drawings of sensor, ECU, brackets and flat pattern of wiring harness. I Developed assembly and sub assembly drawings of all components and created PDF files for transfer to customers.

1. Developed “A” and “B” class surface of fiberglass golf carts for Allen W through free form feature and standard surfacing applications.

(UNIGRAPHICS 18 & IMAN)

Sep 2000-Dec 2001

Contract MSX International Lemgo, Germany

Isringhausen, GMBH & CO. KG I was a Designer for a manufacturer and supplier of seats for the large truck industries such as Peter Built, Volvo, and Scania and Ken worth. I Designed stamped sheet metal brackets through sheet metal features for one and two stage reclining lever. I created a solid model of a two-step upper and lower back adjuster in addition, one stage full back adjuster lever. I used a designed from Catia wire frame data, stationary premium, plus tool box seats for Ken worth and a stationary tube riser seats for Paccar in the Tek1 group. I created solid models of upper back and seat foam for Scania aircraft flagship seat and airbus. I detailed the tooling for the seat assembly, maintained symmetrical parts through the wave geometry linker.

(UNIGRAPHICS 15, 16 & IMAN)

Dec 1999-Sep 2000

Contract Modern Engineering Rochester Hills, MI

Designed aftermarket front fascia, rear fascia and side claddings with Die Draft for General Motors (GM) two thousand one full size vans. I was responsible for “B” surface and solid model of front fascia, sub straight rear step pads and clipping attachments and their locations. Maintained symmetrical parts through wave geometry linker, attended weekly process meetings with the engineer and the styling department. I interfaced with the suppliers and design leaders of Lear Engineering, Eurotech, Tiercon, and Omega Tool Corporation of Ontario, Canada.

This work was designed in (UNIGRAPHICS 15, 16 & IMAN)

April 1997-Dec 1999

Contract Westminster Data Systems Trollhattan, Sweden

Assigned to Saab of Scandinavian AB, TKDK-K3 group to assist in design and Unigraphics (UG) support working on the #442 project, which was the convertible. I was involved in the predevelopment of the #442-tonneau cover to determine split line and packaging location. I was affiliated with the design of the waist inner and outer sheet metal support, along with the Interior, and door sheet metal, lever component. Design fog lamp crystal, bumper fascia, and support foam for the bumper. Interfaced with engineer and styling engineer. I had supplied perspective view, section views, and dimension drawings through 2D software. My primary work was developed for prototypes as well as production for General Motors (GM) PDM.

(UNIGRAPHICS 12, 14, 15 and IMAN)

April 1994-April 1997

Contract Invenio Engineering Warren, MI

Assigned to Delphi Interior & Lighting Systems, Advanced Development Group I was with the engineers in the development of a self-aligning head restraint and power six-way seat for adjuster (Total Seat Lift). I also contributed my experience in the creation of an ultra-light seating system with vertical and horizontal tracks. Experience working on total seat system with dual reclining pivot point.

(UNIGRAPHICS 9, 10, 12 &)

Sep 1991-April 1994

Contract Troy Design Services Auburn Hill, MI

Assigned to Chrysler Corporations chassis design department, as a detailer, I designed and detailed, parking brake cable, linking brackets, brake line, electrical harness, fuel line systems and their routings. I assisted in the development of the Automatic Braking System (ABS) brake lines on the new neon vehicle, and responsible for the design and detail the underbody railing and wheel housing.

(CATIA 2.1)

March 1989-Sep 1991

Contract Modern Engineering Warren, MI

As a detailer, I worked in the chassis design department using (IBM CADAM 21 & CATIA 2.1) interfaced with engineers and suppliers while detailing full exhaust systems and heat shield for LHO engine and the “A” car program.

April 1985-March 1989

Direct Rockwell International Troy, MI

As a detailer, I provided layout drawings, cost packages, and technical illustrations, and supplied part list for the engineer. I also worked on the housing body section views, casting, and machine drawings. I packaged suspension around the axle body. I created assembly drawings of packaged suspension, seals, gear sets and the primary housing components. I was also assigned to the military design group as a detailer, updating Specification drawings and technical manuals. (CADAM 19 & 20)

May 1978-April 1980

Direct Holley Carburetor Warren, MI

As a detailer, I provided details and layout drawings for machine and casting components as well as the interior components of the carburetor. I was responsible for making minor corrections of detailed drawings on the drafting board.

Note: I am open to relocation.

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