Engineer Engineering
Resume:
Shelby Township, MI ***** Phone: 586-***-****
E-mail: ******@*****.*** Andrew Hopp
Objective A challenging engineering development opportunity in the realm of fluid and
thermal applications.
Education
December 2009 Oakland University
Rochester, MI
M.S. Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.67
Specialization: Fluid and Thermal Energy Systems
December 2005 Oakland University
Rochester, MI
B.S. Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.33
Experienc 03/2010 - Present Chrysler LLC (Contract through CES) Auburn
e Hills, MI
Product Engineer
Product design and release responsible for launch of 2011 Chrysler WK/WD
transmission shifter assemblies.
Support pilot build phases and production ramp up, leading efforts to resolve
design and assembly issues. Work with vendors to validate product designs and
submit interim authorizations for non-PPAP parts.
Coordinate completion and signoff of DVP&R and FMEA documentation with design
responsible vendors.
Support engineering development and validation activities for proof of concept
and mule vehicles. Perform testing and engineering analyses to address
development issues and meet system level requirements.
Use CATIA V5 and VPM to view and manipulate models and release engineering
drawings.
Use WebCN system to issue Engineering Change Notices, obtain vendor cost and
timing, and release parts.
Complete Chrysler training courses including DVP&R, DFMEA, GD&T, Product
Development, and EBOM.
05/2008 - 07/2009 General Dynamics Land Systems Shelby
Township, MI Thermal Product Engineer
Designed, developed, tested, and integrated propylene glycol-water (PGW)
electronics cooling distribution systems for manned ground armored vehicles.
Specified and selected hardware including hoses, fittings, QD's, pumps,
reservoir, accumulator, manifolds, orifices, filters, ball valves and solenoid
valves.
Familiar with military and SAE standards and specifications. Experienced with
high voltage applications.
Worked with integrated product team to develop requirements, specs, statements
of work, and requests for proposal for PGW cooling systems. Evaluated
proposals and provided technical direction to vendors.
Constructed P- diagrams and performed subsystem and component level DFMEA
analyses.
Assisted with bench fabrication, validation testing, and data analysis.
Prepared reports and presentations.
Supported system mockup and prototype builds, troubleshooting hardware and
systems in fielded vehicles.
Constructed EBOM, interfaced with ProE designers, released drawings, created
schedules, and wrote CR's.
12/2005 - 05/2008 Faurecia Interior Systems
Auburn Hills, MI
Front End Module Engineer
Participated in launch of Front End Module for 2007 Chrysler JS. Managed
engineering change process, submitted cost and timing to customer, maintained
EBOM, released parts, and uploaded GD&T from VPM to project database.
Organized and assisted in design meetings, pilot builds, and program gate
reviews.
Familiar with design, development, and lean assembly process for Front End
Module components including headlamps, carrier, cooling pack, bumper beam,
wiring harness, hood latch, and radiator hoses.
Lead cross functional manufacturing team in coordination of engineering change
activities during launch of JIT lean assembly plant. Issued change
notifications, liaised with customer, and obtained team approvals.
Managed supply of spare parts to Mopar. Established pricing, packaging, and
process for delivery.
Lead plant VA/VE activities. Responsible for developing value added ideas and
achieving savings targets.
Completed ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Training for the Automotive Sector
(ISO/TS 16949:2002)
03/2003 - 12/2005 Valeo Motors and Actuators
Auburn Hills, MI
Airflow Technology Group Test Technician
Performed aerodynamic and acoustic testing for product development and
validation of automotive engine cooling fan modules. Familiar with Chrysler,
Nissan, and Delphi DVP&R for engine cooling fan systems.
Experienced with operation, maintenance, and calibration procedures for wind
tunnels.
Adept at performing acoustic measurements in a reverberant room environment
and analyzing data.
Proficient in dynamometer use to obtain electric motor performance curves.
Predicted performance of fan modules based upon component level data (motor
only and fan only).
Compared test data to customer specifications and generated final verification
and validation reports.
Experienced with multi-meters, transducers, anemometers, oscilloscopes, signal
analyzers, and shunts.
Computer Experienced using the following CAD platforms: ProEngineer, CATIA V5, NX.
Skills Proficient in the use of simulation software: LabView / LabWindows, Visual
Basic, MATLAB, Flowmaster.
Coursework and experience using CFD simulation software: Fluent, Gambit,
StarCD.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
Reference
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