MITCHELL W. HUNT

**** ***** *** ******* **** Residence: 989-***-****

Durand, Michigan 48429 Cell Phone: 989-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Program-Product Engineer/Designer with extensive experience in engineering,

product design and assembly, supply and vendor management, supervision and

quality control within the automotive and Tier 1 automotive supplier

industries. Experience includes hands-on work with machining, CAD design

(very strong with IDEAS and Solid Works), developing prototypes and

collaborating with suppliers and customers to achieve equitable business

solutions. Strengths include facilitating and motivating effective teams

through excellent leadership and communication skills. I have proficient

computer skills with all Microsoft office applications.

CAREER HISTORY

STEINER TRACTOR PARTS INC., Lennon, MI.

May 2010-Jan 2011

Design-Quality Engineer

. Independently reverse engineer and design old tractor parts to new using

Solid Works 2010-11. Products include essentially the entire tractor

assembly. Steiner produces nearly 5,000 different parts. Tractor makes

include Allis Chalmer, Case, Ford, International, John Deere, Massey,

Minneapolis Moline, and Oliver to name a few.

. Locate and recommend suppliers while requesting quotes and issuing

purchase orders.

. Overseer of two other employees ensuring proper designs, materials, and

suppliers are being chosen to receive the highest quality products.

. Creation of control processes, forms, and specifications to ensure proper

product inspection, testing, and rework.

. Independently structuring a database to store 3D solid models, drawings,

quotes and orders.

COOPER STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, Auburn Hills, Michigan 2000 - 2009

Program Engineer

. Administered design and engineering of heating and cooling systems

throughout vehicle engines and chassis assisting Ford Motor Company

product engineers and corporate buyers in promoting feasible designs.

. Executed progress of building assembly bills of materials (BOM), cost

estimate quotes and drawing developments of all components and end

items to help proficiently manage the components, assemblies, and the

unit business.

. Independently prepared design failure mode analysis (DFMEA), design

validation reports (DVPR) and test validating parts and assemblies for

customer applications. Experienced in writing 8Ds-Root Cause Analysis.

. Coordinated with suppliers, vendors, and technical specialist in

identifying and developing robust and cost efficient assembly

components.

. Planned weekly meetings on location at Ford Motor Corporation with

Ford engineers and heading engineering staff focused on discussing

design issues and conducting cost reviews of future production

assemblies.

. Organized information using diverse internal and external database

systems including but not limited to Wind-Chill, J.D. Edwards, Fluid

Quoting, Mini-Tab 15, IDEAS, some Catia, SolidWorks IMI, Team-center,

WERS, and other diverse basic applications maintaining and managing

all business aspects.

. Managed design team in coordinating and completing computer-aided

design (CAD), math data (solid 3-D models) and drawings for customers

and suppliers.

. Conducted meetings with assigned manufacturing plants developing tube

and hose assemblies with related constructions ensuring products met

customer specifications.

. Directed prototype department and test lab with part development and

testing using applicable Ford specifications ensuring parts were

correct and achieved standards for production intent quality for

prototype vehicle builds.

. Approved drawings and signed off on components and assemblies for all

products before issuing production part approval process (PPAP) to

internal manufacturing plants.

. Oversaw design and engineering for multiple Ford programs including

Ranger truck, Windstar minivan, Expedition/Navigator SUV, Explorer

SUV, Detroit Chassis, Econoline van, Taurus sedan, F-150 pick-up and F-

250 Super duty pick-up. Developed robust and cost efficient heating

and cooling products.

. Conducted plant visits supporting builds including traveling to

Mexico, Canada, Kentucky, Kansas, Texas, and Ohio.

MITCHELL W. HUNT

Automotive Design Engineer 2000 - 2004 (also with Cooper Standard)

. Worked directly with program engineers and account managers designing

transmission lines, oil pick-up, water heater, level indicator,

cooling, and other tubes and hoses throughout engine and chassis.

. Worked independently modeling and designing brackets, end forms,

inserts, quick connects, routing lines, and tubes in vehicle position

using up-to-date background data.

. Met monthly on location at Ford PDC with Ford engineers heading design

reviews using VISPLUS software and Digital Buck.

. Worked independently modeling and designing product using SDRC and

(IMI) IDEAS-Metaphase-Interface transferring geometry to and from

Ford.

. Collaborated with design team coordinating and completing CAD request

for other group engineers. Acted as drawing checker for detail and

assembly prints for all commodities.

EATON CORPORATION, Rochester, Michigan 1999 - 2000

Design Engineer

. Worked directly with principal engineers designing actuators and

sensors for the automotive industry.

. Worked independently developing other exterior components using IDEAS

SDRC.

. Collaborated with molding suppliers in developing clear designs for

parts manufacturing and packaging.

CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES, Owosso, Michigan 1993 - 1999

EDM (electrical discharge machine) Tooling Designer 1996 - 1999

. Worked independently developing clear and accurate details for

bills of material using Computer Aided Design. CAD experience

included AutoCAD R.13, R.14 and IDEAS-SDRC MS5, 6 and MS7. Some UG

and Pro-E.

. Utilized teamwork with all personnel and vendors anticipating,

defining and solving problems.

. Located and recommended purchase components and provided technical

support to all departments. Investigated and coordinated product

modification request for validity and providing timely response to

initiator.

. Designed tooling, sheet metal and fixtures facilitating machine

assembly. Assembled prototype machines and subassemblies

developing test plans and performing testing.

Die Sinking and Wire EDM Builder 1993 - 1996

. Completed EDM assembly using all necessary processes.

. Assisted in implementing design changes to prototype machinery.

. Calculated and corrected dimensions on a variety of assembly

drawings.

. Operated CNC lathes, mills, grinders, and machining tools.

. Worked with quality control and inspection verifying part quality.

Skilled in the use of micrometers, indicators, calipers and

specialty tools dealing with geometric tolerance.

MITCHELL W. HUNT

EDUCATION

BA, Management & Organizational Development

Spring Arbor University- Flint, Michigan

AS, Mechanical Engineering Technologies;

Certificate of Achievement Drafting and Design Technology

Mott Community College- Flint, Michigan

Certificates from Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, Michigan

. C3P Part Modeling 2

. C3P Part Modeling 3

. C3P Creating & Working with Assemblies

. UNIX 1

. C3P PIM for Suppliers (Metaphase operations)

Certifications:

. APQP Training - Ford Motor Company

. Element Analysis Training - Fluent Software CFD-Gambit

. Lean Simulation

. Decision Base

Certificate in Part Design, Assembly and Drafting - IDEAS-SDRC and Solid

Works CAD Training

DFSS Training-non black belt. Automotive Pace Award 2007 (Honorable

Mention)

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY, Germany and Kentucky

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

. Performed light wheel vehicle mechanic and Unit Oil Analysis

Monitor.

. Awarded mechanic's badge for successful troubleshooting and repair.

. Supervised personnel responsible for unscheduled maintenance.

. Managed responsibilities for proper use and organization of common

and special tools.

. Received commendations and awards and earned diplomas from Non-

Commissioned Officers Academy and as Repairman Quartermaster

Chemical Equipment.

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