Design Sales
Resume:
Ronald C. Hiller
Stanton, MI 48888
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OBJECTIVE
CAD Designer - automotive, mechanical
QUALIFICATIONS
Have used NX and Solid Works CAD programs
Proficient in MS Office
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Computer Skills ? MS Office, Unigraphics NX3, Solid Works, Windows XP, AS400
Organizing
Ability to visualize the steps and required tasks of a project
Experienced at scheduling and setting goals and deadlines for completion
Training
Adept at establishing a lesson plan and listing objectives
Can effectively instruct and mentor in group or individual situations
Able to evaluate students and provide remedial assistance if necessaryEMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Designer, 10/2011 - 1/2012Technisource, Portage, MI
Same as previous position at Spartan Chassis - I have been brought back in temporarily on
contract.
Designer, 04/2006 - 06/2011Spartan Chassis, Charlotte, MI
Responsible for design and testing of medium duty truck engine cooling systems and
engine/transmission mounting.
Created 3d layouts, weldments and parts including the associated detail, fabrication
and production assembly drawings using SolidWorks 2010.
Created ECO s to implement production releases, design changes, quality improvements
and cost reduction.
Mentor college and high school co-op students and detailers, providing training,
guidance, work scheduling and support.
Communicate with suppliers, production, sales and purchasing to ensure product quality
and stay on schedule while meeting customer needs.
Communicate with suppliers, production assembly staff, sales and purchasing to ensure
quality and stay on schedule.
Sent and imported PARASOLID, STEP and IGES files from various cad systems for our
vendors.
Designer, 02/2004 - 03/2006Bertrandt US Inc, Rochester Hills, MI
Development of world class cast aluminum engine/suspension modules for AWD & FWD full
size vehicles providing material, tooling, assembly and welding specifications.
Participated in OEM & OEM APQP and achieved mass and cost reduction while maintaining
competitive suspension performance.
Established product development and Unigraphics NX3 design files per OEM engineering
change orders. Recommended improvements to design, quality and performance through design
reviews.
Designer Car and Truck chassis,
4/1989 - 01/2004General Motors, Pontiac, MI
Design Engineer and Lead Designer using Unigraphics v.18.
Designed first ever hydro-formed front frame rails for 1999 light duty truck and SUV
vehicles and rear stamped steel frame rails and cross members.
Design leader for 17 designers/detailers of chassis components.
Reviewed designs and checked drawings for completeness and accuracy.
Traveled to suppliers and assembly plants coordinating production and shipping concerns
to help other engineers troubleshoot problems on the assembly line.
In charge of coordinating design operations with engineering and plant operations
during preproduction/production to provide the best frame assembly line procedures,
tracking and flow of shipping to plant.
Design of full size van frames, and new hydro formed frames for pickups and sport
utility vehicles including production tryout of tooling at new assembly line facilities.
Provided IT support and CAD training for designers.
Coordinated transfer and release of supplier electronic drawings.
Utilized MS Word, Excel, Email, PALM and Internet per ISO 9000 guidelines.
Attend design reviews and product development meetings with suppliers, designers and
engineers concerning design, production and assembly issues.
Designer, 06/1984 - 03/1989Valeo, Auburn Hills, MI
Produced Tool & Die design drawings, weld fixtures drawings and layouts using CATIA and
CADAM software.
CAD trainer, drawing checker and IT support contact.
Experienced in progressive die tryout and production fixture design for stamped
radiator core, end tank, oil cooler parts and stamped steel wheels.
Experience with automotive plastic radiator end tank mold design, curing distortion and
quality control issues with vendors.
Design and testing of cast aluminum CAC end tanks for class 8 trucks.
Provided CNC programming and debugging for fast prototype parts produced on laser
turret presses for diesel engines and other various customer R&D projects.
Involved in OEM design reviews, production drawing checking and releasing and plant
tooling issues.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psych.
Central University of Oklahoma, OK
none - Drafting & GD&T USAF, Keesler AFB
Jamestown Community College, NY
NOTES / OTHER INFORMATION
Car restoration as a hobby
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