Jack A. Goss

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West Bloomfield, MI

48324

248-***-****

ac09ue@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a challenging position in mechanical design that utilizes my expertise with Unigraphics NX and/or Catia.

Summary of Qualifications

Extensive automotive design experience, including 19 years of CAD in the automotive engineering field. Responsible for product design from initial feasibility to post launch. Reputation as a detail oriented designer with a broad knowledge of mechanism design, stampings, plastic components, extrusions and castings. Quick learner with strong work ethic, a team player, willing to relocate.

Technical Expertise

Operating systems:

All Windows Platforms

Windows Professional

Windows XP

Windows 95/98/2000

Unix

Software Tools:

Unigraphics NX1 thru NX9 Teamcenter

Unigraphics V9 - V18 Microsoft Powerpoint

UGNX8 Sketcher Outlook

Catia V5 (training only – 2001)

Lotus notes

Microsoft Word

Work History

Roush Design Services Allen Park, Michigan March. 2016 to Present

Contracted thru CPI Contract Professionals Staffing as a UGNX Sr. Designer.

Duties included:

Design & packaging of suspension/chassis components and systems.

Creation of suspension articulations and clearance studies.

Creation of sketcher based solid models utilizing UGNX 9.

Teamcenter workflow and adherence to PDM requirements.

Tachi-S Engineering Farmington Hills, Michigan Aug. 2015 to Nov. 2015

Contracted thru TechniPower Staffing as a UGNX Sr. Designer.

Duties included:

Concept design proposals & packaging of seat systems.

Solid/Sketcher based modeling of interior/seating components.

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General Motors Warren, Michigan July 2014 to July 2015

Contracted thru RLE International as a UGNX Sr. Designer.

Duties included:

Design & packaging of seat systems and components.

Member of AVD (Advanced Vehicle Development) Group.

Creation of seat criteria files.

Study file creation to determine FMVSS Federal Regulation conformation relating to automotive seating requirements.

Shiloh Industries Canton, Michigan Nov. 2013 to Feb. 2014

Contracted thru Brightwing as a UGNX Sr. Designer.

Duties included:

File translations for dissemination to various groups within company.

Part modification to meet customers’ requirements.

Suspension component design proposals to meet cost and weight reduction goals.

Ricardo Inc. Van Buren Twp., Michigan July 2013 to Sept. 2013

Contracted thru Delta Staffing as a Unigraphics Sr. Designer.

Duties included:

Design proposals of chassis components and systems.

Packaging of steering and brake systems.

Vehicle structural design modeling.

Lead designer assigned to EN-V2 GM autonomous vehicle.

Nissan Farmington Hills, Michigan Oct. 2012 to June 2013

Contracted thru Pricol Technologies as a Unigraphics Sr. Designer.

Duties included:

Design studies of automotive safety/restraint components and systems.

Packaging and design of automotive accessories and systems.

Concept design proposals.

Faurecia Automotive Seating Troy, Michigan Aug. 2011 to September 2012

Contracted thru Advantage Technical Resourcing as a Unigraphics Sr. Designer.

Duties included:

Design of automotive seat components and systems.

Packaging and design of center console componentry and systems.

Advanced concept design of complete seats.

Performed kinematical seat studies.

Roush Design Services Allen Park, Michigan Nov. 2010 to July 2011

Contracted thru Delta Staffing as a Unigraphics Sr. Designer. Duties included:

Evaluating and revising current designs for Navistar/International Truck in an effort to reduce cost & complexity.

Chassis system/component design.

Design and drawing creation in support of prototype OTR truck build projects.

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Navistar Defense Fort Wayne, Indiana Sept. 2009 to Nov. 2010

Contracted thru Tri-Co Solutions as a Unigraphics Sr. Designer which included the following responsibilities:

Contributed designs, layouts and drawings to support next generation MRAP deliveries to government and military customers.

Contributed concept suspension design proposals for the MaxxPro MRAP military vehicle.

Packaging and design of suspension and chassis systems and components.

Rolls-Royce Energy Mt. Vernon, Ohio Jan. 2008 to Sept. 2009

Contracted thru Belcan as a Unigraphics Sr. Designer which included the following

responsibilities:

Contributed designs, packaging & drafting of gas turbine powered generators.

Responsible for design, drawing & release of new products.

Member of the SAA (Structures, Acoustics & Ancillaries) group.

Alcoa Defense Alcoa Center, Pennsylvania Aug. 07 to Dec. 07 Contracted thru Hoff & Associates as a Unigraphics Sr. Designer which included the

following responsibilities:

Contributed concept design proposals for the Lockheed JLTV

(Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) program.

Military armored vehicle system and componentry design.

Design analysis & systems packaging.

The Orchard Group Bloomfield Hills, Michigan June 04 to March 07 Contracted as Design Project Coordinator which include the following

responsibilities:

Prototype evaluation and sourcing.

Prototype build supervision and production manufacturing sourcing.

Design feasibility and analysis.

Johnson Controls Inc. Plymouth, Michigan March 97 to Aug. 03

Contracted through TEAM Resources as a Unigraphics Lead Designer for the GM GMT360/GMT370 programs.

The assignment included the following responsibilities:

Design and release of complete 2nd row seat, from pre-prototype to production.

Performed kinematical seat studies.

Seat mechanism design and drawing creation utilizing GD&T.

Completed GM 11X17 DCS Compliant drawings.

Excel Industries Inc. Southfield, Michigan Oct. 96 to Aug. 97

Contracted through MSX International as a Unigraphics Sr. Designer. The assignment included the following responsibilities:

Design and detail of automotive seat mechanisms.

Design and detail of automotive brake systems.

Created drawings utilizing GD&T.

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Delphi Interior & Lighting Warren, Michigan March 96 to Sept. 96

Contracted through RCO Engineering as a Unigraphics Sr. Designer. The assignment included the following responsibilities:

Design and packaging of automotive seat systems.

Created drawings utilizing GD&T.

GM Truck Group Troy, Michigan Nov. 93 to Jan. 96 Contracted through New Dimension Inc. as a Unigraphics Sr. Designer for the GMT600/GMT800 programs. The assignment included the following responsibilities:

The beginning of the assignment included manual drafting designs of under hood and chassis components.

Completed detailed drawings of powertrain and chassis components utilizing GD&T & CAD.

Completed design studies per required criteria and clearance requirements for power- train and chassis components.

Completed GM Compliant drawings.

Dutcher Corporation San Marcos, California July 88 to Feb. 91

Manual Designer for the Dutcher Para transit vehicle. The assignment included the following responsibilities:

Completed design of chassis & body components for purpose built Para transit vehicle.

Completed design of engine cradle which included the suspension and related components.

Acted as customer interface and coordinated Supplier issues and tasks.

Supervised and coordinated all prototype build activities.

Tracking, purchasing and inventory of engineering supplies.

Sym-Tek Systems San Diego, California Sept. 87 to July 88 &

Oct. 91 to April 92

A Designer working as a Manual Draftsman developing tight tolerance mechanisms used in the integrated circuit tester industry utilizing ANSI 14.5 standards and documentation practices.

Automotive Die Designer Nov. 83 to April 87

Worked in various Tool and Die companies as a Manual Draftsman designing automotive line/progressive stamping dies.

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Education & Training

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan

Drawing & Design Associates Degree

GM Truck Group sponsored certification

• Unigraphics V9, 160 hrs.

• Unigraphics V10, 90 hrs.

• Solids Updating, 16 hrs.

• Data Creation Standards, 8 hrs.

Johnson Controls sponsored certification

• Unigraphics Free Form Modeling, 40 hrs.

• Catia V5 Part Design, 80 hrs.

• GD&T Level 1 Fundamentals, 16 hrs.

• Structures fastener technology, 8 hrs.

• Teamcenter PDM, 16 hrs.

• Airbag/Pretensioner safety, 4 hrs.

Navistar sponsored certification

• Teamcenter 2005 V10.0.3.8.6, 20 hrs.

• CDMS (Configuration Data Management System), 40 hrs.

Nissan sponsored certification

• Teamcenter 2012 V9.1, 40 hrs.

• Global CAD certification, C1 level

Regional Occupational Program, San Diego County, California

1990 CAD Certificate acquired (Autocad rel. 10)

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