Engineer Design
Resume:
CHAD DEBOER
Ada, MI *****
****.******@*****.*** 616-***-****
** ***** ** *********** *** Operations Management experience working within the automotive &
material handling industries. 12 years in the Design Engineering field using Unigraphics (NX). 3
years of experience as a Business Unit Manager over the most complex product in plant from launch
through production while achieving business plan goals. Successful track record of leading product
design teams using concurrent engineering methods for developing and launching creative new
products.
CAREER HISTORY
Dematic, Grand Rapids, MI 2005-9/30/08
Corporate Savings Initiative Group
Part of 4 person cross-functional team that was appointed by the executive steering committee in
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order to seek out, identify, qualify and quantify cost savings opportunities which may exist with in the
entire project supply chain process.
If a suggestion meets approval criteria, a detailed business case would be developed that includes the
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return on investment, individual departmental impact, and implementation plan.
Each business case is brought before the executive steering committee for approval and then the
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cross-functional team would carry out the implementation plan.
Product Engineer
Design and Engineer package conveyor equipment to be used in retail distribution centers and parcel
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handling facilities.
Develop designs using Unigraphics NX from individual component through major multi-level
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assemblies.
Utilize part families to enable production of numerous similar parts from a single design file.
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Meticulous tracking of product design changes from original suggestion, through evaluations, and
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implementation.
Hydro Automotive Structures, Holland, MI 2001-2005
Business Unit Manager, Structures
Managed Reports:
• 15 Engineers ranging in Welding, Quality, & Manufacturing
• 120 Hourly workers (50 on 1st Shift, 40 on 2nd Shift & 30 on 3rd Shift)
• Reported directly to the President/Plant Mgr
• Created a reduction operator headcount by 36% and reduced overtime hours by 86.6% due to
process improvements and implementation of material handling systems within a 5 month period
of time.
Processes Managed:
• Robotic Weld cells – Fanuc & ABB
• Robotic Assembly – Fanuc Robots
• CNC cells – Both Cincinnati and Tricept
• Plant was QS-9000 and ISO 9002 certified
• P & L responsible
• Managed the most complex department in the Holland, MI facility for 2 years.
• Interfaced directly with customers in order to implement design changes and working with
General Motors on timelines, pricing, and process impact.
• Assured the production team is building on-schedule within quality standards.
• Worked in conjunction with engineering groups on capital equipment expenditures and process
improvements.
• Promoted a teamwork environment with an emphasis on general industrial safety.
Production Engineer
• Organized Hydro’s most complex product launch ever in conjunction with HSE and other support
departments into production.
• Supervised approximately 25 hourly operators.
Design Engineer
• Interfaced directly with customers to define, develop, and launch new products (engine cradle and
windshield frame).
• Owned timeline of projects and balanced workload of team members to complete all milestones and
deadlines on time or ahead of schedule.
Product Design International, Grand Rapids, MI 2000 – 2001
Design Engineer
Unigraphics specialist dealing with all phases of product design from Design Engineering to Project
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Management.
Proposed and developed creative new products for a variety of customers.
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Dealt with products in a variety of materials ranging from aluminum to plastics to ferrous metals.
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Skill levels: Solid Modeling & Assemblies – Advanced; Free Form – Intermediate.
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Siemens Dematic – Rapistan, Grand Rapids, MI 1997 - 2000
Design Engineer
Highly proficient in 3D modeling and assemblies using Unigraphics CAD software.
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Customized standard material handling product lines to adapt to customers requirements.
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EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
B.S. Degree in Product Design Engineering
Grand Rapids Junior College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Associates Degree in Mechanical Drafting
Specialty Certifications:
Davenport University - Project Management Seminar
Grand Rapids Community College – Design FMEA
EDS Unigraphics Solutions Specialty - Masters Certificate in Design from EDS
Member of the Board of Directors for the W. Michigan Unigraphics User Group
Computer Skills:
- 12 years of experience using Unigraphics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Other Interest:
My hobbies are hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending a lot of time camping with my wife and 2 daughters. I
also volunteer my time at my church in the technology department.
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