DANTE G. COMETA
**** ***** **** ***. *** Royal Oak, MI 48073
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ENGINEER / DESIGNER - CATIA V5/V4
Career Objective:
To obtain a challenging position in a highly technical and dynamic
environment that further enhances my knowledge and skills in the
design/engineering field. Seeking a position in an automotive and aerospace
industry.
Career Summary:
* Performed hybrid designs and development of Automotive Hard Trim
Interiors and Seating System.
* Knowledge in Design of Injection Molding of plastic part components.
* Has firm understanding of manufacturing requirements, assembly and
tooling theory.
* Utilized Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in Interior System
products.
Multi-task oriented with strong organizational and inter-personal abilities
to complete dynamic projects on time and on budget. Thoroughly experienced
in various design methods as well as in the efficient and creative
utilization of the latest computer technologies optimizing the overall
design process and reducing the project lead times substantially. Versed in
analyzing technical problems and synthesizing viable solutions by applying
theory to calculations, simulations, and testing.
Professional Experience:
Toyota Technical Center
Engineer/ Designer V5
September
2010 - March 2011
Liaison for 570A, was responsible in giving the supplier electrical data to
build and package wire harness routing for the GPS, Telematics, AM/FM
antennas. Develop feasibility brackets for the radio. Created planning
drawings for the 170A GPS antenna to comply Toyota requirements.
Responsible in packaging amplifier brackets and cover for 170A program.
ROUSH INDUSTRIES
July
2010 - September 2010
Senior Designer
Performed packaging studies on the airflow for the vanes on the C533
Registry. Used Teamcenter to share data to customer. Applied Ford
methodologies and best practices in creating the parts.
Toyota Technical Center
Engineer/ Designer V5
January
2008 - February 2009
Performed engineering and design tasks according to Toyota standards.
Packaged condenser for 580L program and interface with BIW engineers.
Supported in creating planning and component parametric drawings. Assisted
in releasing electrical components and wire harness into CEISAR. Mentored
suppliers in making drawings which comply with Toyota requirements.
Plastech Engineered Products, Inc
CATIA V4/V5 Design Engineer
March 2005 -
January 2008
Reviewed requirements, strategized required actions, formulated and
documented anticipated workload,
tools required and anticipated completion dates. Worked on the hybrid
design of the Hard Trim Interiors and Console Components of DCX programs
(KA, KK, RT & DS). Interfaced with Studio Engineer for DCX console
components in modifying Class A surfaces(KA-KK).
ETCS, Inc - CATIA Design Engineer
October 2003 -
March 2005
Placed at Plastech to support Johnson Controls Seating Division.
Responsible for component level projects on WK and LX Chrysler Programs.
Completed assignments in solid hybrid modeling, surface development and
engineering design for the injection molded plastic components such as side
shields, anchor covers, retractor bezel, track cover, lumbar handle, and
bell crank recliner. Responsible for the detailing of the plastic part
components. Interacted with internal management and customers and has
become knowledgeable in both design engineering process and extended
supplier relationships.
3D Solutions, Inc - CATIA Design Engineer
August to
October 2003
Support Johnson Controls Seating Division on WK Chrysler Program.
Completed assignments in solid hybrid modeling, surface development and
engineering design for the injection molded plastic components.
Lear Corporation - Philippine Engineering and Technological Center - Design
Engineer
December 1998 - July 2003
Performed engineering design changes for the Tether door and C Pillar for
802N and Rest Bracket for Daimler Chrysler.
Involved in performing design of the "A" and "C" surface for the headliner
of Toyota Tacoma.
Performed design in solid/surface modification of the P207 foam pad fro
M205 Ford Thunderbird.
Responsible in doing "A" surface for the scanned headrest on DRAB Program,
and also on the back seat pad for Hyundai programs.
Involved in doing design changes on the CAB floor - Mat on ICEM.
March 1999 - November 2000
Performed engineering changes on JR 2000 Demister, Crosscar, and Center
Ducts.
Responsible in doing design feasibilities on M1 Sedan IP Components.
Involved in the design on the door trims for the W-Wagon Program.
Responsible for the design and engineering changes of the Mahindra &
Mahindra Scorpio mainly on the IP, steering column cover and bracket,
defroster air duct and cup holder.
OFFSHORE ASSIGNMENT
Lear Sweden - CATIA Design Engineer
November 2000 - May 2001
Responsible in solid/surface design of X40 & C70 headrest and on P28 isofix
bracket and laodfloor.
Responsible for the feasibility on the Easy-Entry function on the C70 Power
Seats.
Create product data in accordance with company standards on assignment
basis.
Fulfill product design requirements within an agreed timing plan or "CWO"
Card Work Order.
Have a thorough knowledge of Lear Corporation and Customer Standard.
Design of front seat plastic covers.
Complete kinematics simulation of Front Seat.
Conduct engineering studies and proposals.
Interface with Supplier and Volvo Styling group.
Provide GD&T detailing.
Relevant Skills:
* CATIA V5 R18 Hybrid Modeling (Solid and Class A Surfacing and
Drafting)
* CATIA V4 Release 2.2
- (2D and 3D modeling and Drafting)
-Advance surfacing and techniques (Class "A" Surfacing)
-Strong on surface and solid modeling
* Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (Basic) - ASME/ANSI Y 14.5M
* Unix Operating System (Basic Administration) of SGI-IRIX and IBM-AIX
* Windows Operating System (Windows 98/2000/XP)
* BATAVIA (Automotive Body Design)
-More than 100 hrs. Experience of teaching at Lear Corporation-
Philippines
* ICEM (Basics)
* IDEAS (Part Modeling 1)
* Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis knowledge
* Six Sigma and QS 9000
Educational Attainment:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of San Carlos - Cebu, Philippines
5-year course from June 1993 - March 1998
Graduated on March 1998
Passed the October 1998 Mechanical Board Exam
Training Record
CATIA V5 - DMU Kinematics
CATIA V5 - Basic Wire Harness
CATIA V5 - Finite Element Analysis
CATIA V5 Quick Feat. Development & Deployment
CATIA V5 Basic Fundamentals
ICEM - Basics
CATIA - Solid
IDEAS - Part Modeling 1
CATIA - Advance Intermediate Surfacing V4
CATIA -3D Drafting V4
Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning
And Tolerancing - ASME/ANSI Y 14.5M
Drafting and Descriptive Geometry - BATAVIA
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