Engineer Design
Resume:
Michael Raby
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Cell 586-***-****
ablu8t@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
A position working in an engineering department of a technical
manufacturing company requiring a creative and analytical person to utilize
and demonstrate the ability to:
Investigate and communicate technical information between the customer and
engineering.
Participate as a member of a team working on new programs or marketing
projects.
Generate and implement solutions to new programs and product development.
Manage programs and projects involving normal and compressed timing.
GOAL
To increase the program and product efficiency and productivity while
developing effective employee/management relationships and vigorously
contribute to the breaking of paradigms.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Responsible for studio class "A" surface concept design and final
engineering design. This includes "B" surface component system interface
and component attachment design.
Worked extensively with General Motors and Chrysler Design Studios.
Responsible for coordination of vehicle systems integration.
Responsible for initiation & implementation of engineering changes at a
vehicle systems level and subsystems component level.
Responsible for product and material certifications, testing, and customer
engineering specifications conformance.
Responsible for component validation testing.
Tested and confirmed feasibility of product design for manufacturing
through prototype and pull-ahead tooling mockups.
Responsible for engineering release.
Responsible for corporate plant launch coordination.
Responsible for support of customer plant launch and continuing production.
Responsible to assure PPAP for all interior components.
Generated and coordinated meetings for program progress, timing/tooling
issues, pricing and feasibility to insure a high-quality, timely, cost
effective program.
Responsible for Head Impact Criteria (HIC) countermeasures and worked
closely with designers, material suppliers and HIC testing facilities to
insure compliance with federal regulations. Familiar with FMVSS 201 & 202A
regulations.
Worked with and directed Continental Plastics, Lear, Becker Group, Collins
& Aikman and Textron plants to establish product process, assembly tooling
and check fixtures.
Worked with and directed injection molding tooling sources. Both hard
plastic and foam tooling. (HS Die, Snider Mold, Delta Tooling, NYX Tech
etc.) to ensure tooling is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
Worked with and directed graining sources (Melco, Tenibac-Graphion etc.).
Worked with and directed material and color suppliers (Exxon, Montell,
Huntsman, Uniform Color etc.)
Worked directly with and at customer assembly plants during launch and
production phases.
Strong design background. Works closely with designers to ensure product
can be tooled with minimum expense and maximum performance.
Strong background in sheet metal body in white and chasses.
Highly skilled in customer service, analysis and resolution of diverse
customer issues whether it is OEM's, Tier 1 or Tier 2 customers.
I have a current US passport and am willing to travel and work overseas
EXPERIENCE
Sr. Engineering Consultant / Company Representative.
Various Companies. January 2009 - Present.
Injection molding, Tooling and Prototype.
Sr. Consultant Engineer / Interiors
SAIC Motor, Shanghai, China November 2008 - December 2008
Responsible for insuring that the design, engineering, integration with
exterior group, tooling and manufacturing of the BP21 complete interior
program is carried out properly.
Guided and interacted with the various Chinese component engineers, part
suppliers, material suppliers and tooling sources.
This program is the first complete vehicle designed and engineered by SAIC
Motor, Shanghai, China.
Sr. Project Engineer
Continental Plastics, Fraser, MI August 2006- November 2008
Responsible for engineering for the GMT561 Door Panel Program.
This included release responsibility, coordination of vehicle systems
integration, initiation & implementation of engineering changes at a
vehicle systems level and a subsystems component level and plant launch
coordination.
Responsible for writing change notices and follow-up with venders.
Sr. Project Engineer
Collins & Aikman, Troy, MI February 2005- August 2006
Responsible for engineering for the DaimlerChrysler LX Instrument Panel.
This included release responsibility, coordination of vehicle systems
integration, initiation & implementation of engineering changes at a
vehicle systems level and a subsystems component level and plant launch
coordination.
Responsible for writing change notices and follow-up with venders.
Lead Product Engineer
Lear Corporation, Warren, MI November 2000- January 2005
Lead Product Engineer 2006 GMX211/231 seat program. This included release
responsibility, coordination of vehicle systems integration, initiation &
implementation of engineering changes at a vehicle systems level and a
subsystems component level and plant launch coordination. Directed seat
hardware, seat belt, seat foam and head rest foam design.
Sr. Product Engineer
Becker Group, Sterling Hts, MI February 2000- November 2000
Responsible for engineering and design for the DaimlerChrysler RS Minivan
cargo organizer.
Worked with the Becker Group tooling division and production plants.
Worked with the DaimlerChrysler St. Louis assembly plant assisting with the
C-1 vehicle builds and plant launch activities.
Sr. Product Engineer
Textron Automotive, Auburn Hills, MI June 1997- February 2000
Responsible for engineering and design for the DaimlerChrysler RS Minivan
A,B,C & D pillars.
Pillars included Head Impact Criteria (HIC) countermeasures.
Familiar with FMVSS 201 regulations.
Worked closely with designers, material suppliers and HIC testing
facilities to insure compliance Federal regulations.
Part of the process sign off team.
Worked with the DaimlerChrysler Windsor & St. Louis assembly plants on the
F-1 vehicle build and the plant launch activities.
Product Engineer
Chrysler Jeep Truck, Detroit, MI September 1995- June 1997
Responsible for engineering and design for the Jeep TJ instrument panel.
Responsible for writing change notices and follow-up with venders.
Participated in the F-1, F-2 and plant launch of the program.
Design Engineer
Lear Seating, Warren, MI 1993-1995
Responsible for the design and design coordination of the GMT 600 & 800
seats. Involved with seat hardware, seat belt, seat foam and headrest foam
design.
Design Engineer
Rockwell, Troy, MI 1992-1993
Responsible for design and design coordination of door systems. Window
regulating systems. Door lock systems.
Design Engineer
Mega Tech, Warren, MI 1990-1992
Responsible for design, design coordination and liaison between the clay
and die model shops through production of prototype and production parts
for the GM Cadillac interior trim door panel program.
Program Design Leader
Aero-Detroit, Madison Hts, MI 1988-1990
Responsible for design, design coordination and liaison between the clay
and die model shops.
Responsible for follow up of the production of prototype parts and assembly
of prototype vehicles (4). Isuzu Minivan Prototypes.
Sr. Designer, Designer, Detailer
Various programs, 1973-1988
Fisher Body. Chrysler, Dodge Truck, GMC Truck and Coach, CPC, BOC, etc.
CERTIFICATES FROM COURSES TAKEN
Automated Engineering Change Management Systems
Engineering Change Management Systems
Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
Managers To Leaders
Windows 95 Introduction
Excel 97 Introduction
Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Project
APQP Level 1
Word 97
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
1997 SAE International Congress & Exposition for co-authoring paper and
presenting program at the exposition.
97M-107 Common Tooling For Left-Hand And Right-Hand Instrument Panels.
(Chrysler Jeep Wrangler IP)
PERSONAL
Veteran: United States Marine Corps
Member: American Legion Post 44 Scottsdale, AZ
Member: Michigan Sheriffs Association
Past President: Shelby Township, MI Lions Club
Member: Shelby Township, MI Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 142
REFERENCES
Ken Okray. Sr. Program Manager. 248-***-****. ablu8t@r.postjobfree.com
Bill Leeder. Sr. Account Manager. 586-***-****.
ablu8t@r.postjobfree.com
Rick Hjortsberg. Sr. Program Manager. 419-***-****. ablu8t@r.postjobfree.com
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