Catia V5 Auto Body

Darren L. Ambrosiewicz

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science - Drawing and Design Technology, Baker College – Flint, MI

CERTIFICATES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

3DEXPERIENCE User Interface

3DEXPERIENCE Basic Sketcher

3DEXPERIENCE Basic Part Design

3DEXPERIENCE Drafting

3DEXPERIENCE Intermediate Surfacing

3DEXPERIENCE Advanced Surfacing

Modeling solid and surface, NX 9 – Certificate – Siemens

Knowledge Based Engineering, NX 9 – Certificate – Siemens

Drafting, CATIA V5 – Certificate - INCAT

Assembly, CATIA V5 – Certificate - INCAT

Behr Certified Training, CATIA V5 – Certificate - INCAT

Surfacing, CATIA V5 – Certificate - INCAT

Drafting, CATIA V5 – Certificate - Center for Professional Studies

Solids, CATIA V5 – Certificate - Center for Professional Studies

Surfacing, CATIA V5 – Certificate - Center for Professional Studies

Basics, CATIA V5 – Certificate - Center for Professional Studies

Advanced Concepts of GD&T, Certificate of achievement - Effective Training Inc.

Fundamentals of GD&T, Certificate of achievement - Effective Training Inc.

Basic Application of GD&T, Certificate of achievement - Effective Training Inc.

Solid Modeling Application, SDRC I-Deas Series 8 – Certificate - Henry Ford Community College

Basics of Solid Modeling, SDRC I-Deas Series 8 – Certificate - Henry Ford Community College

Auto Body Design – Diploma - H.L. Bosca School of Auto Body Design

Mechanical Drafting and Multi CAD – Certificate - Mount Clemens Continuing Education

Proficient use of software packages: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, GroupWise, CATIA V5 R7-32, CATIA V5-6, NX 9 & 10, SDRC I-Deas Series 7-10, AutoCAD R.11-14, 2000-2002, CADKEY V5-7, 97R2, 98R2

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

January 2023 – Present, AUTOLIV

Consultant for CATIA V5 Part Design, Surface Design, Assembly Design, Wire Harness Design, and Drafting

Design Driver Side Airbag Systems using Parametric Architecture

CATIA V5 Designer

October 2023 – December 2023, TTI Global Contract Position Lockheed Martin

Teach Part Design, Surface Design, Assembly Design, and Drafting in a classroom environment

CATIA V5 Instructor

September 2020 – October 2023, Lordstown Motor Corporation, Service Engineering Manager, Promotion September 2022

Customer support to military, municipal transportation agencies, and private customers

Assist customers over the telephone or in person to any Endurance issue they experience

Travel to customer locations to demonstrate and road test Endurance capabilities

Connect with customer to support their needs or concerns regarding their Endurance trucks.

Supervise part inventory for replacement and repair.

Install updated software and flash modules so the vehicle has the latest software release.

Coordinate with repair technicians to ensure proper parts and equipment are available for required service.

Present the vehicle to customers and ensure their experience is positive.

Participate in the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) to ensure the quality of vehicle prior to customer ownership.

Communicate with the engineer or engineering team to resolve customer issues or concerns.

Senior Engineer Vehicle Architecture

Package check and Vehicle Architect

Run Clash Analysis using CATIA V5 and capture clash issues.

Collaborate with engineering teams to identify issues and recommend corrective actions.

Develop recommended changes in CATIA V5 for engineering teams to review and implement.

Create components and confirm for fit and function.

Manage CAD virtual build design reviews.

CATIA V5 Consultant

Assist designers and engineers in concepts and best practice in parametric model design.

Assisted in the rollout of TeamCenter Product Lifecycle Management. Accelerated rollout and implementation in less than 3 months.

Developed drawing standards

Developed Fastener Catalog

October 2019 – July 2020 COVID-19 Layoff, iVantage Group, Studio Engineering Primary Manager – Roush Creative Services

U611 Lincoln Aviator ICA (China) and MCA (North America)

Present design and layout to Ford management

Collaborate with clay studio and design staff to satisfy Ford design requirements

Quick response to Clay Studio requests for packaging

Liaison from Engineering to Clay Studio Sculptor

Manage workflow to 5 Studio Package Design Engineers

Manage workflow to 3 Studio Electronic Model Makers

Create Package and review studies and sections for Clay Studio for fit and finish utilizing CATIA V5

Communicate directly with Ford D&R personnel to find resolutions to package and fit and finish issues.

Present package study results in Director Level reviews for vehicle content

Create and manage data in CATIA V5

July 2017 – October 2019, Arrow Strategies Southfield, MI, Design Release Engineer- EDAG

Design Review meetings and discuss design changes or part modification

Evaluate tooling feasibility

Review timing and progress with customer

On site customer support

Package investigation and benchmarking for Nikola Corp.

NZT Interior Design Release Engineer

Manage a team of 5 designers for interior components including but not limited to Cross Car Beam and bracketry, instrument panels, steering column covers, center console and accessories, cup holders, floor panels, HVAC routing and ducts, and watertight glove box.

CATIA V5 product and package design and review

Assisted designers in the creation and modification (CATIA V5) of Criteria Sections for package and surface change proposals for Nikola studio.

Bill of Material (BOM) and Timing for components and manpower.

Track open issues, investigate root cause and work with the Nikola team to find solutions.

TRE Interior Release Engineer

Benchmark and initial CATIA V5 surface investigation for interior components like the NTZ.

Packaging and design support for the BYTON M-Byte electric SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) customer EDAG

Power charge door and bracketry (there are three variants of this) American, European, and Asian market.

Under hood low voltage battery brackets and various supports.

Cross Car Beam (hydro formed) and formed steel brackets and weldments for CCB.

Anti-Pinch Sensor for the Auto Close rear lift gate. This includes the wire routing and attachment scheme and interface to the sacrifice panel inner and rear inner side panels.

Day to day responsibilities vary by customer and project.

However, most responsibilities are design/engineering related.

This includes but is not limited to customer review of, Manage designer workload and design progress.

October 2015 – July 2017, Movement Job Services Clarkston, MI, Design Engineer- Keumgang Chemical and Lawrence Surface Technology

However, most responsibilities are design/engineering related. This includes but is not limited to customer review of Tooling feasibility.

Design, packaging, testing and in plant launch support for the RAM DT (pick-up) Day Light Opening window surround for customer Keumgang Chemical.

FCA Teamcenter data translation into NX11

Interior 2 shot PC/ABS chrome plated interior Instrument Panels and interior trim for multiple projects for customer Lawrence Surface Technology. Responsibilities include but not limited to…

Verification of GD&T compared to CMM reports.

Modification to the CATIA models as required for tooling.

Feasibility and confirmation for tool tryout

Day to day responsibilities vary by customer and project.

Design changes or part modification

Check fixture verification.

Draft analysis

On site launch support

April 2015 – October 2016, Toyoda Gosei - Troy, MI, Sr. Designer- Toyoda Gosei North America

Design and package Air Bag Systems for all CATIA V5 customers. This includes A surface modification and tear seam design and modification.

Tear seam design was achieved using Parametric Modeling for quicker design modification.

Testing and validation of steering wheel, knee bolster, passenger, and side curtain airbags

Sheet metal design workbench SMD (for bracketry and mounting)

Access to customer VPM systems (i.e., SMARTeam, Blade, ENOVIA depending on customer)

Design Team leader on multiple programs.

January 2013 –April 2015, Tata Technologies - Novi, MI, Product Engineer-Chrysler Group LLC

Responsible for the design, development testing and production release of the Dodge Challenger integrated camera rear spoiler and ECO base spoiler.

Emphasis on DFMEA, DVP, Functional Objectives and Engineering best practices.

Knowledge of Teamcenter, NX, and CATIA.

Responsible for the design, development testing, production release and in plant launch support of the Dodge Charger Aero, SRT, and Hellcat Spoiler.

Responsible for the design, development testing, production release and in plant launch support of the Dodge Challenger 3 piece and SRT Spoiler.

NX and CATIA V5 Knowledge Based Engineering (parametric design) group exterior trim.

Testing KBE (parametric) templates using NX.

Assigned to 2018 front and rear fascia for unnamed vehicle using NX. This requires KBE (parametric) template usage and development for robust modeling techniques.

CATIA V5 mentor and design consultant on site.

February 2012 – January 2013, EXPERIS – Southfield, MI, Design Engineer-Detroit Diesel

CATIA V5

Design and detail oil extraction system for 12.8L engine

Package and design multiposition air filter bracket rail system for 12.8L

October 2010 – February 2012, AEROTEK – Troy, MI, Body Sealing Design Engineer-Toyoda Gosei

CATIA V5R18

Develop and Design A, B, and C pillar door seals for Ford CD533

Develop and Design A, B, and C pillar door seals for Ford CD931

Develop Hood Margin seals for Ford CD391

Create and Maintain Drawings for above programs.

March 2010 – October 2010, Delta Staffing – Clarkston, MI, Body Engineering Design Lead-Roush Industries

Responsible for delegating duties to 4-person design team.

Class “A” surface review and change recommendations at Studio meetings

Design responsible for front and rear fascia 2013 Mustang

Rear fascia class “A” and “B” side design responsible.

Developing feasibility sections for front and rear fascia 2013 Mustang

Record requested changes and or modifications in plant at product launch.

June 2007 – March 2010, EDAG Engineering – Auburn Hills, MI, CATIA V5 Application Specialist

Fisker Karma Hybrid vehicle team

Technical support for 35 designers

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) technical support

Package Support

Exterior Structure and Frame design and change recommendations

Package support for inverters, electric motor, and structure

Digital Mockup (DMU) Clash Analysis studies

Class “A” Surface design and support Interior and Exterior

Design studio launch support

Manage Top Level Assemblies for Front and Rear Engine Blue Bird Type C and D School Bus

Design exterior and interior components for Blue Bird Type C and D School Bus using the Generative Sheetmetal and Generative Shape Design Workbenches.

Design lead for hydroformed frame components

Design and detail solid and surface Class “A” components Ford SVT GT500KR carbon fiber hood exterior body in white.

Design and detail interior hard and soft trim components for seating projects Ford SVT Raptor pick-up.

Surface Parametric Moisture Barriers for Ford vehicles

Train companywide in the application of CATIA V5 R17 Solid, Surface Assembly, Drafting and Sheet metal.

Implemented parametric design applications for fixture group.

Parametric design consultant for the European and Asian Automotive Division.

Technical support companywide for CATIA V5 Revisions 14-18

Design Trunk Trim and 3rd Brake Light Bezel for BMW X5

April 2006 - June 2007, Tachi-S Engineering – Farmington Hills, MI, Design Engineer/Trainer

Design and detail solid and surface models for seat components (hard and soft trim) for Honda vehicles using CATIA V5.

Mentor 15 designers in the application of parametric design principals for CATIA V5.

Implemented parametric applications for the Honda group including file procedures and plotting techniques.

CATIA V4 detailing.

November 2004 - April 2006, INCAT/Tata Technologies - Novi, MI, CATIA V5 Consultant/Education

Taught CATIA V5R12 through R17 in a classroom environment both in house and on site throughout the United States and Canada.

CATIA V5 mentor and design consultant on site.

Specialties include, but not limited to Solid, Surfacing, Assembly. Drafting, Sheet metal, Aerospace Sheet metal, parametric design, and customer specific instruction.

Involved with Automotive companies such as BMW, Daimler Chrysler, Ford, Honda, and Toyota.

Aerospace companies Boeing, Goodrich Aerospace, L3 Communications, Nordam Aerospace and Northrop Grumman

January 2004 - October 2004, Engineering Solid Solutions - Southfield, MI, CATIA V5 Application Specialist

Taught CATIA V5R11 fundamentals in a classroom environment both in house and at customer’s places of business.

Develop and test Parametric Vehicle Architecture concepts using CATIA V5R11&12

Assist in implementation and management of CATIA V5

Work in a team environment to design a fully updateable Parametric Vehicle Architecture using CATIA V5

Document best practices and applications for PVA

Mentor 10 designers in CATIA V5R11&12

Assist in the beta testing of CATIA V5R13

June 2003 - December 2003, PAC Group - Troy, MI, Senior Designer/Mentor

Design and detail solid and class “A” and “B” side surface attachments for interior trim components using CATIA V5R11 e.g., front, and rear door panels, door speaker panels, ‘A’ pillar, radio face plate, and center counsel components.

Mentor 7 designers in solid and surface application of CATIA V5R9-11 for above listed interior trim components.

Assistant to the design supervisor, regarding quote information, customer relations and workload delegation.

March 1999 - June 2003, Breed Steering Systems - Sterling Heights, MI, Designer

Design and detail solid and surface interior trim components including gearshift knobs, airbag covers, and a variety of steering wheels in PVC, leather wrapped, and wood shell configurations using CATIA V5 R9-10, SDRC I-DEAS Series10, CADKEY R98.2 and AutoCAD 2002.

CATIA V5 R9 Implementation Team

Trained new designers in the use of CADKEY R98.2, AUTOCAD 2002 and CATIA V5 R9

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