Design Engineer/Project Engineer

MICHAEL DEVITO

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Oswego, Illinois 60543

Cell: 630-***-****

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SUMMARY

Experienced, versatile CAD Design Engineer with a strong background in the Automotive, Lighting and Defense industries. Recognized as a “super user” in CAD software and hardware, troubleshooting and resolving performance issues. Proven ability to simplify and repair CAD models as dictated by customer requirements and utilizing various CAD modeling packages. Known for “getting the job done” either individually or utilizing a team environment.

CAD system software’s included: 3D CAD design: CoCreate SolidDesigner, Geomagic, SolidWorks, CatiaV5, Rapidform, ProE, SDRC, Siemens NX 8.5(UNIGRAPHICS), and FEA (Hypermesh). 2D CAD design: AutoCAD, and Microstation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MOLEX INCORPORATED, Lisle, IL Oct. 2012 to Present

Molex Incorporated, subsidiary of Koch industries manufactures and sells electronic components worldwide, and has locations in over 50 countries.

Design Engineer, Lisle, IL

Reported to Engineering Manager and Advanced Development Manager. Responsible for Design and Project level support of new products and general computer/software needs of division.

Engaged in "full-life cycle" design work; doing everything from analyzing performance application requirements, creating Bills of Materials, gathering customer requirements, to directing the preparation of product or systems layouts. Working with ETL for product certification. Utilizing CoCreate, Solidworks, and Siemens NX CAD systems.

Lead Design of complete lighting systems from concept to internal release, supervised supplier fabrication/assembly of lighting fixtures and installations. Supervised 5 contract workers.

Lead Design of packaging, and pc layout of electronic LDS and PC boards.

Design of test/assembly fixtures for of SSL light sources.

Supplier selection and onsite pilot runs of new products. Worked as Manufacturing/Quality engineer. While controlling open orders. Supervised supplier fabrication/assembly of lighting fixtures and installations on customer sites. Supervised 5 contract workers.

Pilot team member for implementation of new CAD system into SSL division. Liaison for division as new software is launches.

Prototype/Pilot builds of lighting systems for customer and Solar decathlon competitions.

Materials used – Sheet metal, plastic (extruded and molded), castings, aluminum (extruded and formed), and PCB layout.

CONTRACT/TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS, Chicagoland Area, IL May 2009-Oct. 2012

Company: Molex Incorporated, Clover Technologies

Design Engineer/Quality, Lisle/Ottawa, IL

Design of L.E.D lamps, packaging, and pc layout. LDS design of molded

Etched/plated plastic components.

Design of fixtures for ease of assembly and disassembly for printer recycling industry.

Design of Automotive and Commercial connectors on a part time consulting basis.

Utilize Geomagic (point cloud) software tool for product transfers between plants.

Comparing scan parts post, pre and CAD models for evaluation and quality purposes.

Cad design High Voltage terminal system.

Reverse engineering/scanning of automotive connectors and components.

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, Mokena, IL Aug. 2008-Feb 2009

Deltar Automotive Division, ITW Global Automotive Business unit that specializes in injection molded interior and exterior release systems, seating & interior trim products and fuel fill systems.

Design Engineer, Mokena, IL

Design of fuel products for the automotive industry utilizing CatiaV5 v16-18 surfacing and 3d models. Concept through product launch on customer site.

CAD translations and model support to meet customer specifications and uploads to Chrysler and Ford, Using Autoweb and TEAM center.

CONTRACT/TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS, Chicagoland Area, IL Feb. 2008-Aug. 2008

Company: Rixson Incorporated

Design Engineer/Cad Admin, Chicagoland, IL

Setup file maintenance and revision control procedures for drawings in Solidworks. Title block creation, CAD standards and training for users in SolidWorks application.

Design of heavy-duty commercial door hinges and closers. Remodeled existing product to SolidWorks package. Sheetmetal, castings, welding and stampings.

MOLEX INCORPORATED, Lisle, IL Jan. 1997 to Feb. 2008

Molex Incorporated manufactures and sells electronic components worldwide, and is a $3 billion company with locations in over 50 countries.

Design Engineer, Lisle, IL

Reported to Engineering Manager and VP of Engineering. Responsible for Design and support of new products and general computer/software needs of division.

Developed knowledge base for SolidDesigner, CAD modeling issues, software/computer problems, and any new software introduced into the division.

Integral team member of DOE’s performed on design failures of released programs at customer facilities.

Supported release of Engineering Change Release notices with design, drawing and corporate drafting standards.

Prequalified, procured, and installed software and hardware of over 30 engineering seats for Lisle Automotive Division.

Assumed leadership role of divisional “Lunch and Learn” informational meetings held at various locations worldwide.

CAD translation/repair and applied model/drawing requirements for release in customer’s native CAD systems. UNIGRAPHICS, CATIA V4/5, ProE and SDRC.

Part of a team that developed a standardized terminal specification. Managed 2 of the 6 terminals in this specification.

Team member in Six Sigma Black Belt projects. Reverse engineering and inspection point cloud model regeneration which resulted in time and cost reductions

Design work included: plastic molding, castings, stampings/plating and insert moldings of small components used in the connector products arena.

EATON CORPORATION, Carol Stream, Illinois 1992 to 1997

Automotive and Appliance Division; a publicly held $6 billion corporation responsible for designs, manufacturing, marketing, and services of electrical systems and components worldwide.

Product Designer, Carol Stream, IL

Design of automotive switches for Ford Motor Company, Team member responsible for Taurus, Explorer, Expedition and Windstar window switch product lines. Reported to Engineering Manager, Responsible for new product development and introduction at plant and customer sites.

Product support of automotive electrical switches from concept to production.

Design work also included plastics, insert molding, and stampings.

Preformed design, initial prototype builds, and tolerance layout for initial shipments to customer.

Successful vehicle launch and support of window switch in vehicle.

CAD translation and applied model/drawing requirements for release at Ford.

EDUCATION

Intensive Drafting Skills Training Program, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, Numerous CAD classes.

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Founding member of YoungLife/Wyldlife Ministries Oswego

TECHNICAL SKILLS

3D CAD design: CoCreate SolidDesigner, NX, SolidWorks, Catia, ProE, SDRC and Hypermesh

2D CAD design: AutoCAD, and Microstation DFMEA, PFMEA and SAP

Microsoft Office: Word and Excel, WebEx 3D meeting, and Adobe 3D meeting.

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