LARISA FRENKEL

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Warner Robins, GA 31088 Mobile: 248-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Challenging and Responsible Product Engineer position

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

**/**** – 04/2009 Blue Bird Corporation

Fort Valley, GA

Position: Senior Product Development Engineer

Responsibilities:

Create Develop and Release Joint Strength Diagrams for new model of “All American”

School Bus (D3FE, D3RE), utilizing CATIA V5 software (3D and 2D) and PLM

database.

Responsible for Rivet, Weld and Bolted Joint Strength Certification.

Preparation of testing coupons for each Joint in compliance with FMVSS 221 Standard.

Design and develop Doors: SED (Side Emergency Door), ADA (Lift door for disabled

individuals)

Design and develop structural parts, such as, bows, floor panels, floor gussets,

inner/outer panels, air intake, parcel rack, etc.

Review Finite Elements Analysis results and follow up through prototype build

Coordinate design changes with the Manufacturing Engineering group.

Release parts to PLM database

01/1999 – 11/2007 MSX International - On assignment at Chrysler LLC

Auburn Hills, MI

Position: Product Engineer responsible for Welding of Body-in-White

Responsibilities:

Create Develop and Release weld/adhesive models, assemblies and sub-assemblies for new

product using CATIA V4 software and VPM (PLM) database.

Coordinate product design and assembly between Product Engineers, Process/Facility

Engineers and Suppliers.

Responsible for the welding design of a complete BIW vehicle including Underbody,

Upperbody and Closures (i.e. Hood, Decklid, Doors).

Work with internal design teams, suppliers and customers to provide process studies and

mockups

Providing assistance and technical information to Manufacturing and Product Managers

and personal.

Perform new product (hardware and software) testing.

Ensure product design meet the functional specifications and the company’s standards.

Evaluate supplier’s quality and compliance with standards and specifications using PPAP

(Production Part Approval Process).

Create weld support documentation in Microsoft Office Suite.

Participate in the weld certification processes and optimize weld schedules

Provided Engineering Support and follow up at the plant during prototype phase through

product launch.

Worked on Chrysler programs JA, JR, JX, LX, JS, and JC. On-site support and

implementation at Brampton (Canada), Sterling Heights (MI), and Toluca (Mexico).

01/1998 - 01/1999 Design Systems, Inc. - Manufacturing Facility Engineering and

Consultants

Farmington Hills, MI

Position: Senior Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

Design and develop carriers for conveyor systems in automotive assembly plants using

CATIA 3D modeling from initial concept to production release.

Conduct feasibility and impact studies to support various Chrysler product lines, while

integrating with tooling cells and clearance requirements.

Design End-Effectors and tooling fixtures.

Work with plant process personnel to ensure the proper design and functionality of the

carriers and fixtures.

Develop specifications and Bill of Materials

Prepare PowerPoint presentations, and review design with customers.

03/1992 - 12/1997 Western Atlas, Lamb Technicon Division - Body and Assembly Group

Warren, MI

Position: CATIA Senior Designer

Responsibilities:

Design Hemmer machines for the process of attaching inner and outer panels, such as

doors, hoods, and deck lids for the automotive industry.

Validate Hemmer machine design using CATIA Kinematics for Time and interference

check.

Experience with surfacing and solids using CATIA software.

Develop CAD models and drawings for major engine components.

Created computer simulation of welding and assembly robots for cycle time and

interference analysis.

Providing CATIA support for various engineering projects.

EDUCATION: B. S. in Mechanical Engineering

Moscow Machine Tool and Equipment University

Russia

TRAINING:

CATIA Solid Modeling/ Robotics/ Kinematics, and CATIA Spotwelding.

CATIA Theory and applications, preparation of mechanical layouts, detailing for fixture

and tool design.

GD&T

Process Capability Analysis

Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)

DFSS (Design for Six Sigma)

SOFTWARE: CATIA V4/V5, VPM, PLM, ZMA WELD, BIWASM

AutoCAD, CADAM, Anvil, Microsoft Suite Applications

REFERENCE: Available upon request.

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