Engineer Design
Resume:
STEPHEN E. BARTH
*******@*******.***
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
cell 734-***-****
A Product Design Engineer with expertise from concept to production of
vehicle components such as mirrors, weatherstrips, door hardware, fuel,
brake and vapor systems. Experience with original equipment manufacturer
(O.E.M.) as well as tier one suppliers. Customer and quality focused
within a fast moving and ever changing automotive industry.
2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Detroit, MI 1998-2009
Global vehicle manufacturer
Engineering Vehicle Coordinator 2003-2009
Responsible for management of 325 - 350 test vehicles from build to
disposal. Developed and executed test and validation plans to ensure the
Vehicle Test Complete dates are met for vehicle release to production.
. Ensured on time delivery of vehicles for test and validation.
. Met monthly budget and inventory targets.
. Optimized vehicle utilization and maintained vehicle fidelity.
Senior Project Engineer 1998-2003
Responsible for Design Release of weatherstrips, door hardware, outside
mirrors, inside mirrors, body panels and glass for body systems.
Responsible for the development and integration of the 3 button On-Star
mirror for midsize cars. Active member of the Sub-System Leadership Team
and Technical Lead for Midsize Car Division working to develop and
execute corporate strategies
. Achieved on time prototype and production release of components to
assembly plants.
. Achieved on time release of drawings and engineering work orders.
. Developed corporate common inside rear view mirror plan to reduce
cost, reduce part numbers and to have a consistent corporate look.
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HARVARD INDUSTRIES - KINGSTON-WARREN, Farmington Hills, MI
1993-1998
Tier one automotive supplier for weatherstrips to the O.E.M.
Program Engineer
Responsible for Design and Engineering of automotive sealing systems.
Provided on-site customer support, tracked program objectives and timing.
Provided prototype and production vehicle launch support. Acted as
engineering and manufacturing interface from O.E.M. to Tier 1 and Tier 2.
. Achieved on time component testing and validation.
. Met Part Production Approval Process (PPAP) on time.
. Delivered prototype and production parts to assembly plants on time.
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Stephen E. Barth
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PILOT INDUSTRIES, Dexter, MI
1988-1993
Tier one automotive supplier for fuel, brake and vapor systems to the
O.E.M.
Product Development Engineer
Responsible for design, development, and validation of fuel, brake and
vapor delivery systems for the O.E.M. manufacturers. Worked in plastic
extrusion, injection molding, metal tubing, and metal forming.
Responsible for project management and customer interface.
. Standardized materials and components to reduce cost and complexity to
improve manufacturing through put and reduce manufacturing foot print.
. Met PPAP-Part Production Approval Process on time.
. Delivered prototype and production parts to assembly plants on time.
1 EDUCATION
BA, Industrial Design, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mi.
1988
MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
Sports Car Club of America, Road Racing National Competition License
1990-2010
Waterford Hills Road Racing Inc., Life member
1990-2010
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