Design Sales
Resume:
Joshua McDonald
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Design Engineer
Performance-driven professional and successful business owner with 10 years
experience in the automotive sector. Eager to contribute by increasing
sales utilizing my real life experiences in developing relationships with
customers and suppliers.
Professional Summary
o Strategic Thinking - Highly motivated self starter who turned a car
restoration hobby into a thriving small business that has been recognized
in the industry on a local and national level.
o Commitment - Returned to school to finish B.S. degree as a commitment to
my professional development while working full-time.
o Results Demonstrated - Saved 20% of business operating expenses by
negotiating lower material costs and parts costs with dealerships and
suppliers.
o Customer relationships - Proven ability to generate new sales from
networking with customers and other B2B professionals
o Communication skills - Created a statewide network of suppliers and
customers exhibiting strong communication skills and interpersonal
charisma
Education
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S. Degree - Engineering Management Technology (GPA: 3.8/4.0)
Aug-2010
DELTA COLLEGE
Mechanical Design Technology Associates Degree
2001
Professional Experience
AEROTEK INC, NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE, Saginaw, Michigan 2007-
present
Senior Designer/Mentor Core Competency Group (Contract Position)
Nexteer Automotive is a Tier 1 wheel to wheel global steering automotive
supplier
o Created and implemented a Bill of Design for the Steering Columns
group to include template drawings, design standards and drawing
standards to be used by all designers during product development.
o Presentations of product designs to customers both internal and
external.
o Optimized designs for existing technologies with emphasis on
durability and cost savings using NX5 CAD software.
o Work with global cross-functional team to develop design standards
among new products using the Bill of Design and Lean techniques.
o Mentored and trained new employees on 3D solid modeling in NX5.
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TROY DESIGN, DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, Saginaw, Michigan
2001-2007
Steering Columns CAD Designer (Contract Position)
Delphi Automotive Systems is a Tier 1 wheel to wheel global steering
automotive supplier
o Lead designer for major Steering column program responsible for design,
drawing and data management from development cycle to production.
o Collaborated with cross functional teams to achieve on-time, low cost
robust designs.
o Managed co-workers throughout the life of the project.
o Presented project requirements and progress to customers and engineering
teams
o Worked with outside suppliers to optimize product design and drawing
details focusing on quality and low cost.
o Utilized 3D CAD to assist in modeling of complex mechanical components
and systems.
o Supported Manufacturing engineering as a forward thinker for unique tool
designs.
MCDONALD AUTOBODY & PAINT, Bay City, Michigan
2001-2009
Owner/Manager
Home Based Small business
o Small business specializing in classic car restorations, custom painting,
and light collision repairs including mig welding, and fabrication.
o Work with all insurance company's on a local and national level.
o Created a Strategic Plan for all restoration and collision repairs
o Market and sell restoration and collision services to clients.
o Received top honors at many shows across the country for vehicle
restorations.
o Manage additional employees as needed on large projects.
o Exceed customer expectations resulting in loyal customer base with lots
of referrals
o Manage suppliers and sublet services to achieve the best cost and quality
as possible.
o Fostered a great B2B reputation in the industry and the community.
DELTA COLLEGE, University Center, Michigan
1999-2001
Co-op Student (DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS)
o Assisted Half shafts Engineering teams 3D solid modeling and product
drawing needs.
Professional Recognition
o Awarded Best Custom Modified Performance GM Vehicle by GM Performance
2008
o Awarded Best Custom Modified Performance GM Vehicle by GM Performance
2006
o Interviewed by Barry Meguire on TV program Car Crazy with General Motors
2006
o Recognized by local media publication for successful small
business practices
o Multiple Record of Invention recognitions with DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE
o Two Patent Awards with DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE
o Numerous awards for Cost Savings projects completed for DELPHI
AUTOMOTIVE
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