RICK J. SIMPSON

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**** ***** ***** ***** **** LaSalle, Michigan 48145

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734-***-**** Cell

abmgj7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

. Proficient with CATIA V5 Surfacing, Solids, Kinematics, V5 Assembly

modeling and familiar with Unigraphics NX5 and Solid works 2010.

. Experience with new product development including conceptual design

phase through production tooling release.

. Area of expertise includes latches, linkage assemblies, and mechanisms

for automotive convertible top systems, castings, and steel stampings.

. Worked on advanced engineering design team to develop specialty

concept vehicles, which were used to showcase new technologies

. Assisted VA/VE team to evaluate the feasibility and cost requirements

of current mechanism designs to optimize manufacturability.

. Familiar with ISO-9000, TS16949 design standards

. Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5M standard

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Product Engineer

NRG Dynamix Deerfield, Michigan

02/2010-present

Develop valve control mechanism, cams, and linkage for hydraulic hybrid

transmissions. Design fixtures for Dyno durability component testing.

www.nrgdynamix.com

Design Engineer

Magna Car Top Systems Troy, Michigan

09/2008 - 02/2010

Design automotive convertible top components and linkages using Catia V5.

Assisted with concept design proposals to help procure new potential

programs. www.magnacartopsystems.com

Product Design Engineer

Karmann Technical Development Plymouth, Michigan 05/2001 -

09/2008

Used Catia V5 and V4 kinematics to design and develop convertible top

systems and latches. Worked on design concept through production release

for Chrysler Sebring convertible, Chevrolet SSR, Pontiac G6, Ford Mustang

convertible. www.karmann.com

Product Designer

ASC INC. Southgate, Michigan

02/1989 - 05/2001

Designed latch components, convertible top mechanisms, prototype concept

vehicles using Catia V5, V4

www.ascglobal.com

EDUCATION:

AAS Mechanical Engineering Technologies 05/2005

AAS Mechanical Design Technologies 12/2003

Monroe County Community College Monroe, Michigan

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER

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