Richard Allen
Contracted to GM - Aerotek
Harper Woods, MI 48225
ac0gzb@r.postjobfree.com - 313-***-****
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Contracted to GM
Aerotek - Troy, MI - 2015-11 - Present
Exterior Lighting DRE(UG/Alias Designer - responsible for all Design and Engineering of headlamps, foglamps, side markers, taillamp, reflex, backup lamps, new technologies, etc.(All Global Programs) Also responsible for Class "A" Surface of all Plastic trim panels associated with Lamps. Senior UG Designer
RCO Technologies - Roseville, MI - 2012-10 - 2015-07 Seating/Interior/Exterior, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin. Creative Design/Engineering of various projects for many Manufacturers. Working with wide range of materials and processes in weight reduction.
GM
P & J Search Group LLC - Warren, MI - 2011-12 - 2012-10 Designer (Alias
Digital Sculptor - 2012 - 2012
Class A Surface Design and Development from Sketches, Clay Bucks, Engineering and Benchmarks. Creative Design for Front/Rear Seating and Interior Trim components of GM Buick Division SUV Platform Studio Designer
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, MI - 2010-07 - 2011-08 Designer (Alias
Digital Sculptor - 2011 - 2011
Catia V5) - Class A/B Surface Design and Development from sketches, clay bucks, engineering and benchmarks. Creative Design of various parts and components of Ford Cars and Trucks (exterior and interior) Designer (Alias/UG)
International Truck INC - Fort Wayne, IN - 2008-12 - 2009-04 Class A/B Surface and Development and Creative Design of various parts and components of International Truck Automotive Vehicles. Exterior and Interior Panels etc. Designer (Alias/UG/Catia V5)
ASC INC - Warren, MI - 2007-04 - 2008-08
Class A/B Surface, Development and Creative Design of various parts and components of GM, Ford and International Truck Automotive Vehicles. Exterior/Interior Panels, Engine Beautification, Wheel Design, etc. Senior Designer (UG) - Lighting Group
Visteon Corporation - Township, MI, US - 2006-05 - 2006-12 GM Feasibility studies, Class "A" Exterior, Modeling, Tooling and Design Changes on various GM Designer (Alias/UG)
ASC INC - Warren, MI - 2002-12 - 2006-03
SPE Group - Exterior Class "A" Surface and Development of Body Closures and components of various GM Automotive Vehicles: GMX231 - Tail lamp, Fog light Bezel, Front Grille, GMX191/2 - Spoiler, GMX193
- Lift gate, Overhead Console, Headliners, GMX380/381/384 - Engine Covers, GMX222 - Buick Front Grille, GMX368 - SSR Accessories.
Designer (UG/Catia V5)
PGK Acquisition Corporation - Sterling Heights, MI - 2000-04 - 2002-06 Design and Engineering for GMX215 and GMX245 I/P and Console. Class "A" revisions, packaging, development and design (Retainer, skin, bolsters, Seals, PSIR, Door Trim Panels, Glove box, End caps, Console Bin, etc.) Also furnished GM drawings for said parts. Designer (UG)
MSX International Engineering Services - Troy, MI - 1999-09 - 2000-04 Interior Trim Group -"J" Car Program plastic panel design support for GM Small Car Division. Door and seat trim panels, headliners, garnish moldings, I/P, etc. Designer (UG)
GILBAR Engineering - Warren, MI - 1997-04 - 1999-04 Exteriors Group - Design support for continuous engineering and new Platforms of GM Mid-Lux Division
- Responsible for plastic body panels Design and Development; Rocker Panels, Side Moldings, Bumpers, Fascias, package and design front exterior lighting for GM Truck T360 platform. (Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, Side Marker, Reflector, Housing, Adjuster mechanisms) Designer (CGS/Catia v4)
Lowell Engineering - Livonia, MI - 1995-09 - 1997-03 Developed and Designed GM - GMX prototype Exterior Mirrors. Designed interior of shells with integrated bracket. Developed class "A" surfaces, Brackets, Seals, Covers, Glasscases and studies to suit for other GM programs.
Designer (CGS) - Sheet
Integra Engineering - Warren, MI - 1993-06 - 1995-08 metal Support Rear Doors and Frame/Ring for GMT600 program served as Project Leader and CAD Trainer on night shift for 2D manufacturing drawings.
Designer (CGS)
MEGATECH ENGINEERING - Warren, MI - 1993-03 - 1993-06 I/P Group - Responsible for I/P support brackets (Bolster, SIR, Glove Box, HVAC, Radio, Retainer, etc. PDGS Designer - Interior Trim Group
MEGATECH ENGINEERING - Dearborn, MI - 1993-03 - 1993-06 Design support on FORD WIN88 platform (Headliners, Garnish molding, I/P, Door and Seat Trim Panels) Inland Fisher Guide, Warren
RCO Technologies - Roseville, MI - 1991-03 - 1992-08 MI
CGS/Catia V4 Designer - Seats/Interior Trim (GM L/N/J Platform) - Design seat Pads, Frames, Brackets, Headrest, Armrest, plastic trim panels and seat adjusters Designer (CGS) - Door Systems Support Group
Computer Engineering Technology - Clinton Township, MI - 1990-10 - 1991-02 continuous engineering and design for Weather-stripping improvements. Responsible for design changes relevant to door operations
Designer (CGS/Catia V4)
Modern Engineering - Warren, MI - 1989-01 - 1990-10 Body Structures (GM BU/OLDS "C" Platform) - Design Fuel Filler systems, did surfacing and design revision on Quarters, Roof and Body Side Frame panels; developed human packaging studies for GM 93 "A" Platform sedan and wagon
Designer
Bartech, Inc - Madison Heights, MI - 1988-08 - 1989-01 Designer
Saturn Corporation - Madison Heights, MI - 1987-04 - 1988-08 Madison Heights, MI
CGS Layout - I/P and Body Structures Group - Developed and maintained Layout/Assembly drawings for sheet metal parts. Light design and surface changes
Modern Engineering, Warren, MI 04/87 - 08/88
CGS Layout - Body Structures - Developed and supported detail, assembly and layout drawings in various areas of B.I.W. also, light design changes and surface development Detailer/layout
Bartech, Inc - Madison Heights, MI - 1986-04 - 1987-04 Body Structures - Apprentice program for Auto Body Design. Education and training in responsibilities and professionalism.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in General Studies
Macomb County Community College - Warren, MI
2009-09 - Present
MaryGrove College
1999-01 - 2010-07
Mechanical Engineering
University of Detroit - Detroit, MI
1986-04 - 1988-01