James Arnold
Clarkston, MI
Cell: 248-***-****
e-mail: acr61y@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To obtain a position with your company
I would also like the opportunity to expand my knowledge in other CAD systems. I?m a
self-starter, self-motivated person who enjoys working in a team environment.
Professional Experience:
Nov.2011-June 2012 Aerotek Southfield, Mi.
SR. Designer ? CATIA V5 Operator with Piolax Corp.
Update any 3-D geometry using solids that didn?t match the Dwg.
Complete 2-D Layout of Dwgs / Assy?s / Install?s ? Update Title block - Rev. column ? Notes - modify 3-D to match 2-D drwgs. Create part numbers.
May 2011-Sept. 2011 HRU - Technical Resources Lansing, Mi.
Designer - Unigraphics NX5 Operator with AM General
HMMWV Program (CAD RE-DRAW)
Update any 3-D geometry using solids that didn?t match the Dwg.
Complete 2-D Layout of Dwgs / Assy?s / Install?s ? Update Title block - Rev. column ? Notes ? modify
3-D to match 2-D drwgs. Create part numbers and fill out Document logs / Create CGM?S.
Jan. 2008 ? Jan. 2009 Precision Resources Chelmsford, Ma.
Design Engineer - Catia V5 Operator with Mack Trucks
Design Floors/Clutches/Steering Columns. Create 2-D Preliminary Layouts and Studies of all parts shown
Create part numbers and fill out Document logs on all parts shown.
Oct. 2006 ? Dec. 2007 Belcan Corporation Lexington, Ky.
Design Engineer - Catia V4 / Catia V5 Operator Aerospace
Design / changes to Airframe / Electrical components on the Blackhawk program.
Packaging / Installations / Mentored co-op students on Catia V4.
June 2006 ? Sept. 2006 MST Jobs Davenport, Ia.
Sr. Designer ? Catia V4 Operator with Metal Crafters
Interior Designer on 1488 Program ? Instrument Panel.
Exterior Designer on 1489 Program ? Frt. Fascia / Grille.
Jan. 2006 ? May 2006 TAC Automotive Bloomfield Hills, Mi.
Sr. Designer ? Catia V4 Operator with Intier
Interior Designer on JC49 Program ? Carpet / Door Trim.
Design / changes ? Carpet / Door Trim. Update 2-D / GD&T.
June 2005 ? Dec. 2005 Kelly Automotive Services Troy, Mi.
Sr. Designer ? Catia V4 Operator with Arvin Meritor
Design / changes to Sun Roof Mechanisms on the RT Program.
Packaging ? Check for any clearance / interference issues. Attend any
meetings necessary to successfully release all components / assemblies.
Aug. 04 ? May 05 PME Companies Warren, Mi.
Sr. Designer ? Catia V4 Operator with Lorro Inc.
Design / changes to Foams and Covers on the JK, JS, PT, PL, SRT-8 and Mercedes programs.
Packaging ? Check for any clearance / interference issues. Attend any meetings necessary
to successfully release all components / assemblies.
Oct. 2003 ? July 2004 Troy Design Troy, Mi.
Sr. Designer ? Catia V4 Operator with ASC
Design / changes to Exhaust, Fuel & Electrical Systems. Packaging ? Check for any
clearance / interference issues. Attend any meetings necessary to successfully release
all components / assemblies.
Apr. 2003 ? Sept. 2003 Unisource Staffing Group Auburn Hills, Mi.
Sr. Designer - Catia V4 Operator with American Axle Corp.
Design / changes to Front and Rear Axles, as well as all components within assemblies.
Design modifications to current Axle programs, along with design proposals for future
Axle programs. Packaging ? Check for any clearance / interference issues. Attend any
meetings necessary to successfully release Axle components / assemblies.
Sept. 1999 ? Mar. 2003 DaimlerChryslerCorporation Detroit, Mi.
Sr. Designer - Catia V4 Operator with Jeep and Truck Eng.
Design / changes on Axle Assy's ? Carries, Covers, Tubes, Brackets and Flanges.
Transmissions ? Dust Covers. Brakes - Future Design Proposals.
Packaging ? Check for any clearance / interference issues. Attend any meetings
necessary to successfully meet Engineering Standards.
Mar. 98 ? Sept. 99 Modern Engineering Troy, Mi.
Sr. Designer - Catia V4 Operator with DaimlerChrysler, JTE
Design / changes on Axle Assy's ? Carries, Covers, Tubes, Brackets and Flanges.
Transmissions ? Dust Covers. Brakes - Future Design Proposals.
Check for any clearance / interference issues. Attend any meetings necessary to
successfully meet Engineering Standards.
Jan. 1997 ? Feb. 1998 Continental Design Troy, Mi.
Designer ? Catia V4 Operator with Valeo Engine Cooling
Design / changes on Top & Bottom Radiator Tanks. Header Cores, Side Plates,
Brackets and Isolators - using Solids. Also, updated 2D drawings on all components listed.
July 1996 ? Dec. 1996 M&T Design Troy, Mi.
Designer ? Catia V4 Operator Aerospace / Automotive
Design Airframe components using Solids. Also, Detail & Layout on Airframe
components. Design changes to Saturn Ignition, Decklid & Liftgate. Also, Detail
and Layout on all components listed.
May 1995 ? June 1996 Continental Design Troy, Mi.
Designer ? Catia V4 Operator with Textron Automotive
Design changes to Tail Lamps. Detail & Layout Lamp assemblies.
Updated Change Records, Revision Columns and Title Blocks.
Oct. 1993 ? Apr. 1995 Modern Engineering Auburn Hills, Mi.
Designer ? Catia V4 Operator on Lear Seating Program
Detail / Light Layout ? Headrest & Frame assemblies.
Updated Change Records, Revision Columns and Title Blocks.
Education:
Oct. 2000 JTE Powertrain Core Group Detroit, Mi.
Certificate of Completion GD&T Stack-Up
Nov. 1997 SME Troy, Mi.
Certificate of Completion Designing Injection Molded Parts for Assembly
Jan. 1997 L & H Consultants, Inc. Troy, Mi.
Certificate of Completion Catia V4 Solids and Parametrics update
July 1996 L & H Consultants, Inc. Troy, Mi.
Certificate of Completion Catia V4 Solids and Parametrics
June 1995 Marisa Industries, Inc Auburn Hills, Mi.
Certificate of Completion Catia V4 Basic 3D ? Draw Mode Update
October 1994 Marisa Industries, Inc. Auburn Hills, Mi.
Certificate of Completion Catia V4 Update
October 1994 Marisa Industries, Inc. Auburn Hills, Mi.
Certificate of Completion Catia V4 Basic 3D ? Draw Mode
June 1993 Clarkston High School Clarkston, Mi.
Diploma Related Courses ? Drafting
Skills:
CATIA V4/CATIA V5/UG NX5 CDV/CDM/VPM/TEAMCENTER/ENOVIA/
IMPACT II PLM++GATEWAY/SHAREPOINT/ TEAMTRACK/TIMS/SAP/CGM
References:
Available upon request.