ROBERT E. SCRIVEN

abk5cj@r.postjobfree.com

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Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Cell: 586-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

A product development engineering professional with more than 17 years of

experience in the design and release of automotive components. Very

knowledgeable of vehicle development design processes and integration

issues. Demonstrated experience in vehicle architecture, body structure,

and interior trim. Proficient in CAD (Unigraphics; NX), component testing,

and vehicle validation. Self-motivated, resourceful with effective

negotiation skills. Solid planner and implementer to achieve targeted

goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AUTOLIV INC., Auburn Hills, MI 2010 - Present

Tier one supplier of automotive safety restraint systems.

Sr. Application / Project Engineer, Seat Belt Systems

Responsible for the design, and release of vehicle seat belt systems (GM

Volt). Provide technical support, and application engineering solutions

to customers. Develop and execute product design and production

validation, for seat belt components.

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION - Detroit, MI 1997 - 2009

Automotive OEM.

Senior Designing Engineer, Seat Belt Systems, Warren, MI 2003 - 2009

Responsible for the design and release of seat belt systems for the

following vehicle programs: Hummer H2, H3; Medium Duty Truck (GMT560),

Impala (GMX211), DTS/Lucerne (GMX272/GMX222). Organize and lead Product

Development Teams. Lead the development and modification of criteria

requirements for seat belt subsystems (DFMEA, PPAP, GD&T). Support

lifecycle requirements as required (SOR, product validation, plant

support). Review seat belt subsystem warranty

. Successfully launched on time a new front row seat belt system on the

'08' Hummer H2 under a compressed product development cycle.

Senior Design Release Engineer, Label/Literature, Warren, MI 2001 -

2003

Responsible for the development and release of vehicle product labels for

multiple car programs. Perform vehicle label and literature audits at

assembly plants.

. Initiated and developed a label strategy to develop a criteria file to

reduce vehicle build complexity. Implemented the label criteria file

in a math based Vehicle Architectural Structure (VAS) utilizing

Unigraphics (NX CAD).

Senior Project Engineer, Restraint Systems, Warren, MI 1997 - 2001

Manage advance air bags development projects (RRAB, Small/Light DAB &

PAB). Developed and maintained GM NAO common validation requirements and

procedures for frontal/side air bag modules. Developed and maintained

BOM/BOP strategies and rollout plans. Evaluated advance technology

opportunities.

. Developed the first concept of modular roof rail airbag installation.

. Established GM North America air bag subsystem validation

specification and procedures, which assured more comprehensive safety

protection.

ALLIEDSIGNAL RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS (HONEYWELL), MORRISTOWN, NJ, 1990 - 1997

Tier one supplier of automotive safety restraint systems.

Project Engineer at Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI 1996 - 1997

Coordinate the integration and release of passenger seat side air bag

modules. Work directly with Ford Explorer platform engineers for

seating, restraints, and sensor systems.

Project Engineer, GM Business Team, Sterling Heights, MI 1995 - 1996

Responsible for releasing the 1997 Corvette Seat Belt assemblies.

Project Engineer, Air Bag Engineering, Sterling Heights, MI 1990 - 1995

Responsible for component and system designs of the Hyundai Sonata,

Suzuki "M-3", and Isuzu Rodeo Passenger Air Bag Module assemblies which

includes the PAB door, cushion, and metal components. Defined air bag

system performance specifications and packaging requirements. Evaluated

and provided recommendations to Hyundai to optimize occupant performance.

. Developed and engineered a modular "snap-in" passenger air bag door

design which resulted in a US Patent # 5,803,487 "Air Bag apparatus

for Vehicle". Patent was issued in 1998.

MODERN ENGINEERING, Dearborn, MI 1989 - 1990

Engineering staffing company

Test Engineer at Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI

Conduct test/evaluations and engineering analysis of bumper systems, body

structures, I/Ps and mechanical hardware for FMVSS Certification.

Prepared test programs which included methods, procedures, schedules,

fixture design, instrumentation, and equipment.

CHARLES DAVIS & ASSOCIATES, Detroit, MI 1987 - 1989

Engineering staffing company

Test Engineer at Ford Motor Co., Redford, MI

Prepare, test, and evaluate thermoplastic bumper systems. Assisted in

fixture design and implementing new test methods.

The TIMKEN CO., Canton, OH 1984 - 1985

Tier one and Tier two supplier of taper roller bearings.

Bearing Operations Associate

Provide project assistance in the industrial systems engineering and

production control departments. Evaluated ROI cost containment proposals

and analyzed the performance of bearing manufacturing operations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Electronics Technology

1984

NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY - Greensboro, NC

TRAINING

Shainin Red X training: GM Pontiac East Assembly Plant 2000

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