Test Driver
Resume:
David R. Cottrell
#*208
Wixom, Mi. 48393
*******@*****.***
Objective:
My objective is to secure a position in the Michigan workforce furthering my development as a career professional. I am qualified and have a strong background in any of the following areas of interest: Commercial Photography, Dyno Test Technician, Catalytic Converter prototype development and Durability Test Driving. (Impeccable driving record)
Visteon
Test Driver / Validation GPS
9/28 to Present
Currently driving for Mazda supporting the Validation engineer testing GPS software. American Furukawa Inc.
Validation Test Driver
1/16 to 6/16
Currently driving Side Blind and Rear Cross Traffic test schedules for a major Japanese auto manufacturer. Running scheduled routes in the Southeastern Michigan and the Detroit area for calibration and development. Three various schedules run 40 hours a week.
Roush Industries
Test Driver
9/15 to 4/16
Drove as a vehicle evaluator. Working in Warren evaluating both truck and sedan platforms for production. Each shift the vehicle is evaluated both quantitatively and qualitatively to establish the platform’s current condition.
GM Proving Grounds
Milford Michigan
Open Driver / Active Safety Performance / Validation 12/13 – 4/15
Drove in the Active Safety Department conducting Performance and Validation tests - supporting both the engineer and the scheduled test being conducted. The schedule includes driving a target vehicle to validate, and help develop the feature under investigation for further use. I arranged times and locations where the test would be performed for an array of engineering requests. Driving assignments involve various speeds up to a sustain 100 mph – with some limited handling situations and decelerometer braking events. Chrysler Group LLC
Test Driver / Chelsea Proving Grounds
Quality Control
10/11/10 – 4/5/13
Endurance Test Driver: Dept. 5460 (Quality Control – test support) Chelsea Proving Grounds. Fully licensed Chrysler test driver for proving grounds current and scheduled launches. Position entailed real time run evaluation of component and systems level development g the engineering department. Position also, encompassed both truck and sedan platforms with duties dictating a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the driver’s test vehicle.
Tenneco Automotive
Lab Tech
Prototype Catalytic Converters
3/08 – 2/09
Position orientation was in the advanced engineering lab for Tenneco Automotive constructing prototype catalytic converters for the automotive emissions industry. Duties consisted of working closely with the engineers on special projects - quantifying and logging substrates, support mats, and their appropriate shells using Microsoft Excel and AMT Laser measuring equipment. Duties also included solving product and material flow problems as they arose in the outer lab. I am experienced with MTS load cell stuffing equipment, AMT shell calibration machines, and AMT laser measurement equipment. Finally, knowledgeable with various coated DPF, SCR, and DOC substrates and how they interact with each other in their finished gas or diesel exhaust assembly. Lastly I am familiar with diesel Urea injection systems in their finished assembled state. Hyundai / KIA Technical Center
Test Driver / Test Tech
5/07 - 2/08
Performed durability test runs on routes in Southeastern Michigan for Hyundai/Kia. Moved to the dyno section of powertrain in 9/07 where I trained as a Dyno Test tech on AVL and MTS equipment. Basic responsibilities were to monitor the engine during a 300-hour high rpm endurance test. I assisted with thermal couple wiring and repairs. Performed and logged various run and pre-run tests including the engine’s initial break-in, leak down, compression, oil consumption, and catalyst aging tests. Prepared and installed prototype engines shipped from Korea to their assigned test cell. During teardowns I Installed engine wiring harnesses and coolant hoses to the heat exchanger. Installed and leveled the drive shaft from the dyno to the test engine. Handled and directed gasoline shipments to their designated octane tanks. Calculated fuel allocations during durability runs and made the decision as to when fuel tanks were to be switched. Trouble shot engine malfunctions such as overheating alarms due to air bubbles in the coolant jacket. I was the key person to install the entire inventory cabinets of (parts and fittings) in the engine build room. Meijer
General Merchandiser
10/05 - 5-07
Worked in Planogram department constructing displays for incoming new product lines. My main responsibilities were to update and supply the all profit baskets throughout the entire store. Later transferred to the Jewelry department where I sold designer watches and detailed the Meijer diamond collections. I was solely responsible for the entire jewelry counter.
Subaru (Kett Engineering Contractor)
Troy, MI
Test Driver
2/05 - 10/05
After moving to Brighton Michigan I was subcontracted to Subaru R&D in Ann Arbor Michigan. Endurance driving in the Southern & Northern Michigan was our focus for powertrain and emission development at Subaru. Duties consisted of test driving and a qualitative and quantitative written and verbal evaluation of the vehicle with some instrumentation required. Test runs consisted of 360 to 385 miles per afternoon 5 days a week through rural Michigan. I routinely drove in all weather (ice storms etc.) real time situations from Ann Arbor to Lake Michigan and back again. All weather driving was a must! You must be at the top of your class to get through Subaru’s program. Subaru has been the best driving program I’ve been involved in. Link Engineering (Aerotek Contractor)
Detroit, MI
Test Driver
11/03 - 2/05
Performed durability tests for DTV brake Judder in the Detroit Metro downriver area and back again. The test was performed on the original route set up by Ford Motor Co – Sibley to Wixom. Duties consisted of logging brake temperatures, verbal and written evaluations on various automotive components. Kett Engineering Troy, MI
Test Driver/Afternoon Shift Supervisor
07/01 - 09/03
Position orientation consisted of component level and prototype durability test-driving. Upload individual vehicle computers (laptops) to the mainframe computer as a nightly routine. As a shift leader I rerouted changes according to weather and traffic conditions. I also evaluated quality and safety issues concerning other drivers. The tests performed were approximately 360 to 450 miles per shift. Later I was Sub contracted to Honeywell Friction, Continental Teves and Isuzu. 10,000 to 20,000 mile DTV brake testing and 100,000 mile Emission testing were routine. Off road brake durability testing and 200 apply brake burnishing at the Dana Technical Resource Park also was required on occasion. Street testing of camy / covered SUV prototypes for Chrysler was also performed. Moderate instrument experience / decel, brake line pressures, brake temps, Flukes and data loggers were involved.
AEMS
Brighton, MI
Test Driver
02/01 - 07/01
This was my first job test driving cars and trucks for Ford and Bosch. It was required of us to evaluate the vehicle at the end of each shift through paper survey questionnaires. I was required to drive the vehicle 250-400 miles during a single shift. Vehicles were tested for both durability and interior component development at the facility in Brighton Michigan.
Alpha Laser Concepts L.L.C.
Livonia, MI
Laser Welding / Afternoon Operations Supervisor
01/98 - 01/01
Logged in and inspected all materials going in or out of the plant - ran shipping and receiving. I acted in support of the quality control staff daily adhering to Ford and QS9000 quality standards. I was solely responsible for ordering gases and equipment for both prototype cutting and production laser welding systems. I expedited upcoming projects on the floor involving the procurement of hybrid parts, distribution of manpower, nd the assigning of appropriate vendors for project service and repairs. Also, set-up and managed system operations for two 6-kw Rofin-Sinar 975 rotary laser welders for Ford transmission – also the same applied for GM Ovonics Prototype battery terminals for the EV1. QS9000 experienced. Cottrell Photography Inc. (self-employed)
Houston, TX
11/93 - 09/97
Professional Photographer
Independently photographed family and commercial portrait settings In the Houston metropolitan area. As a Self-employed business person I routinely shot weddings, fashion, and journalism. My Specialty was in existing light and environmental portrait sittings. I also location shot for some of the local newspapers in the Houston metro area.
Education:
Associates of Applied Arts Degree
Major: Photographic
The Art Institute of Houston TX / 1992
The University of Houston TX/ 1975
3 years Major: Sociology & Anthropology
Rice Aviation Houston TX / 1979
Completed the Airframe certification
Major: Aircraft Airframe and Power plant certification Skills and Abilities:
Computer literate (since 1986) and educated in digital and various film format cameras. Automotive vehicle testing & logging /over 300,000 miles with various companies in Southeastern Michigan. Dyno Test Tech / AVL MTS Dynos
Honors and Activities:
Honors graduate The Art Institute of Houston / 1992 Merit Scholarship winner / 1992
Third place winner Student & Graduate Awards Show / 1992 Notes and Other Information:
I am a reliable individual looking for employment with a dynamic company in Southeastern Michigan. Striving hard in the workforce has always been my way. I like the enjoyment and satisfaction in being a team player.
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