Engineer Engineering

Carlos F. Chavez

**** ******* ******

Detroit, MI 48209

*************@*****.***

Tel: 313-***-**** Cell: 313-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

Engineering position that utilizes my technical background to design, develop, and manage components and assemblies.

SUMMARY:

A product engineer whose experience includes: launch support, liaison duties between customers, product testing, product development, and some Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) work. Other relevant experience includes vehicle test driving and electronic peripherals evaluation, as well as quality control of automotive parts.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Developer of Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documents. Proficient in the use of Windows, Microsoft: Excel, Word, Projects, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Lotus Notes.

Fluent in Spanish (speak, read and write).

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLIES KNOWLEDGE AND BACKGROUND:

Product developed electrical connectors for automotive electrical distribution systems (sealed and unsealed), responsibilities include CAD modeling using MICROCADAM to produce product release drawings, product testing, documentation of product attributes.

Product developed powertrain electronic assemblies. Utilised IDEAS CAD software to make measurements and perform small design changes to powertrain electronics. Supervised, trained, and audited wire quality control inspectors to ensure quality of automotive wire harnesses. Tested and evaluated the touch screen instrument panel infotainment applications and also evaluated the DVD application while vehicle in motion.

EXPERIENCE:

Work history includes temporary, part time, and interim non-engineering position(s). 10/13-present

Building rental management: compile business receipts, update tax matrixes, collect rents, handle utilities, requisition plumbers, etc.

Building developer: removal of interior materials, requisition materials, supervise remodeling, compile expenditures.

General Motors Corp., Warren, MI. “Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Powertrain Cooling” 2/13-10/13

Subsystem Validation Engineer (SVE). Adroit contractor. Liaison for Design Release Engineers (DRE) and suppliers.

Parts management: HVAC air caps, ducts, vacuum pumps, Condenser/Radiator/Fan Modules (CRFM), HVAC plumbing.

Vehicles: GMT900 and K2XX (next generation) series trucks and sport utility vehicles, GMT610 series vans (gas and diesel).

• Tracked progress of systems through Performance and Quality Management System (PQMS).

• Supported progress of the Design Verification Plan Reports (ADVPR) documents.

• Supported development of Design Review Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM) documents (compares current versus new design using elements of the Design Failure Modes Effect Analysis (DFMEA) documents).

• Participated and observed the performance of design change during test trials at GM’s Milford Proving Grounds for HVAC Pump.

Work history includes temporary, part time, and interim non-engineering position(s). 6/12-1/13

Building developer: debris removal, materials requisitioning, floor buffing and tiling, light carpentry, painting, air register installation.

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI. “Body Exterior” 2015 F-150 Pick Up Truck (P552 Program) 12/11-5/12

Program Management Team (PMT) Engineer. Bartech contractor. Liaison for program chiefs and Design and Release engineers.

• Provided guidance to Design and Release (D&R) Engineers to update the Advance Vehicle Bill of Materials (AVBOM) along with

Global Prototype, Inventory, Requisitioning and Scheduling (GPIRS) Bill of Materials. Support part shortage meetings.

• Utilized the Enterprise Engineering Knowledge System (E2KS) to track and closure of engineering’s Computer Aided Design issues.

• Tracked and follow up with engineers to commit to populating the CATIA Team Center (Tce) with matching CAD to BOM data.

• Supported the vehicle builds at the New Models Product Development Center (Pilot Plant) that includes the use of database tools:

Automated Issues Management System (AIMS) and Plan, Verify, and Sign Off (PVS), with its Part Change Notifications (PCN).

Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Toledo, OH/Columbus, IN. “Stamped Sheet Metal Assemblies” 4/11-12/11

Product Development Lead Engineer. Aerotek contractor. Ford Business Unit. Engineering liaison for exhaust emissions systems.

• Wrote internal work requests to delegate tasks to designers, testing teams and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) analysts.

• Wrote engineering change requests to initiate design changes. Created tracking numbers to follow the parts through the system.

• Wrote design verification requests to inform testing teams. Submit marked up drawings using Vis-View to direct the designers.

• Process released Red Border documents in Ford’s Global Prototype, Inventory, Requisitioning and Scheduling (GPIRS) system.

Work history includes temporary, part time, and interim non-engineering position(s). 7/07-3/11

Crew Leader, Census Bureau, Detroit, MI. “Data Stewardship” Trained, supervised, audited enumerators’ work. (4/10-8/10)

Test Driver, Roush Industries, Livonia, MI. “Testing & Evaluation” Temporary test driving staff member. (7/07-11/09)

Test drove vehicles and evaluated the performance of touch screen applications such as climate control, navigation, and “infotainment”.

• Tested and evaluated cell phone to instrument panel synchronizing and the follow up testing and questionnaire evaluation.

• Tested and evaluated the touch screen instrument panel applications: climate control, navigation (maps), weather, jukebox, locations of various businesses (police stations, hospitals, restaurants, gas stations (price listings of fuel were made available)).

• Evaluated the DVD application while vehicle in motion, observe constant and satisfactory performance of application.

Test drove vehicles that were equipped with proto type anti-pollution exhaust devices that required careful monitoring of LED temperature dials/gages so as not to overheat the system of the vehicle while driving 350 miles each day that the experiments were run. Evaluation Reports were written with regards to daily activity.

Vitro Automotriz, Dearborn, MI. “Glass-Body Structure” 10/06-6/07

Product Engineer. Emergent Systems contractor. Engineering liaison for the glass parts for Vitro and Ford.

Supported the D385 Lincoln MKS luxury sedan, U/P251 Explorer & Sport Trak, and other Ford vehicles.

Product managed: front & rear side door moveable & fixed glass, windshields, other service glass parts.

• Facilitated the signoff of the DFMEA’s and developed the DVP&R documents.

• Coordinated the testing efforts with Vitro for design verification compliance.

• Directed the designer in implementing design studies, drawing and design changes to glass parts.

Short term assignments for local temporary firms. 2/06-10/06

Associate Quality Inspector, Product Action Inc., Plymouth, MI. “Inspection/Quality Control”

Inspected each component or assembly for nonconformance using visual and gage procedures. Performed rework to parts.

Items inspected: Shaft outputs, rotors, bell housings, complete bell housing assemblies, etc.

GM Ypsilanti Transmission Operations

FORD Livonia Transmission Operations

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI. “Body Engineering-Sheet Metal” Short term contract assignment. 11/05-2/06

Body Engineer. ASG Renaissance contractor. Facilitated release changes of Regular/Crew/Super cabs.

Supported the H215 Blue Diamond Joint Venture (Ford & Navistar International) in the F650/750 Medium Truck program.

Product managed: front & rear doors, floor pans, roof panels, back panel, rear pillar corners, and rear glass.

• Interfaced with suppliers to obtain component and assembly costs, and parts availability for the April ’06 build.

• Coordinated the process change of implementing the new adhesive for the open hemmed rear doors.

• Orchestrated the deletion of intrusion beam from front doors to Joint Venture Medium Trucks as a cost save.

Plastech Engineered Products, Inc., Dearborn, MI. “Plastics –Exterior and Interior” 8/04-11/05

Product Engineer, Ongoing Product Development department. Parts: knobs, registers, consoles, fuel tanks, panels, appliqués, etc.

Developed injection molded automotive parts in the Liaison capacity between Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) and the

lower tier suppliers. Interfaced with JCI and suppliers as a conduit of information including CAD data transfer.

• Tracked the Product Change Request to closure (supplier ships parts and acquires an authorized Part Submission Warrant).

• Managed and maintained an Open Issues log (Product Change Request Log).

• Wrote Purchase Order Requisitions derived from JCI Purchase Orders to fund and give order to proceed to suppliers.

Wheel to Wheel Inc., Troy, MI. “Aftermarket & Niche market-Exterior” Short term contract assignment. 8/03-2/04

Product Design Engineer. Adecco Technical contractor. Niche vehicle development.

Supported the Sport and Tim Allen Design CTS Cadillac proposals; and ESV Platinum Escalade.

Developed the design of exterior assemblies: rocker moldings, front grill and mesh screen, front fascia fillers, rear spoilers,

exhaust tips, rear fascia heat shield, and head lamp styling molding, fascias.

• Wrote the preliminary DFMEA and DVP&R documents for the assemblies.

• Developed alternative design options to overcome technical challenges.

Collins & Aikman, Dearborn, MI. “Interior Trim” 2/03-7/03

Program Engineer. Supported the CD338 Sedan (Mazda J56 based Taurus replacement (Ford Fusion)).

Design and Release of interior assemblies: package tray, rear quarter side trunk trim, rear carpet, and insulators.

• Developed design features of package tray by reviewing benchmark vehicles.

• Wrote the DFMEA documents for package tray and rear carpet.

Short term assignments for local temporary firms. “Inspection/Quality Control” 1/02-2/03

Floor Supervisor, Yazaki North America (assigned by Express Personnel). Supervised, audited, inspected wire harness rework.

Parts Inspector, Auto Chassis International (assigned by Advantage Staffing). Inspected Ford Focus steering knuckles.

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI. “Exterior Trim” Short term contract assignment. 8/01-1/02

Product Design Engineer. MSX contractor.

Supported the 2003 Mach1 and 2002/3 Pony package Mustang, 2002/4 Windstar, and the 2003 Thunderbird.

Design and Release of exterior ornaments: badges, moldings, spoilers, scoops, tape stripes, and roof racks (minivan).

• Developed the Pony scheme body side tape stripe for the base model Mustang coupe. Developed cost saving proposals.

• Participated in component on body prove out tests: heat fasten badge onto car body and apply numerous car washes.

Carron Industries, Inkster, MI. “Body Exterior, Interior and Under Hood” Short term contract assignment. 2/01-8/01

Senior Body Engineer. Top Echelon contractor. Supported the H215 School Bus (Medium Truck).

Design and Release: cowl, hood, hood safety device, instrument panel, brackets, splash shields, fenders, headlamps, and cables.

• Designed and developed hood safety device. Collaborated in the development of a new hood attachment design.

• Coordinated the design verification tests of instrument panel with test supplier.

• Developed the DFMEA documents for the hood and instrument panel assemblies.

• Participated and observed the performance of design changes during test trials at Ford’s Dearborn Proving Grounds.

Carron assignment was about performing vehicle integration of body exterior and interior.

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL 8/98-2/01

SteyrSymatec (Division of MAGNA), Dearborn, MI. “NVH & Modular Assembly Support” (9/99-2/01)

Project Engineer. Supported the CAL1 Lincoln Blackwood.

Design and Release: mastic and beta brace laminates (floor pan accessories)

• Participated and observed the performance of design changes during test trials on assembly line at Ford’s Claycomo, MO plant

Provided assistance to the following internal MAGNA groups:

SteyrSymatec door module team (doors, handles, and seals benchmarking).

Magna Interior Systems instrument panel module team (manufacturing feasibility).

Vehma International (Division of MAGNA), Dearborn, MI. “Exterior Ornaments” (8/98-8/99)

Project Engineer. Launch supported the Expedition and Navigator (Sport Utility Vehicles) & F150 Pick-up Truck.

Design and Release: rear vent quarter windows, vent window regulators, door handles, tape stripes, badges, and front grills.

Cost save proposals: passenger seat foam, passenger seat pouch map buttons, center console, floor mats, running board brackets.

• Participated and observed the performance of design changes during test trials at Ford’s Dearborn Proving Grounds.

Magna experience was initial experience performing vehicle integration. Also benchmarking and manufacturing feasibility.

Visteon Automotive Systems, Dearborn, MI. “Electronics” 3/98-8/98

Product Design Engineer. ACRO Services contractor.

Powertrain Electronics Systems and Applications, Electronic Engine Component (EEC) Modules.

Product developed the following: 104 and 150 pin EEC Modules.

• Saved Visteon thousands of dollars by finding for its Cleveland supplier, Die-Matic, a galvanized steel source.

• Performed thermal model analysis, using SAUNA, to verify effects of heat to module assembly.

• Communicated with suppliers to secure availability of materials, components, and proto-types.

• Trained in and utilized IDEAS CAD software to do measurements and minor feature changes.

Yazaki North America, Canton, MI. “Design-Automotive Connectors” 8/95-3/98

Mechanical Engineer I, Product Development, Connector Group (Ford Team).

• Created customer production release and manufacturing drawings using MICROCADAM CAD software.

• Applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to the production release drawings.

• Performed component and assembly tests: take samples from “initial condition to failure”.

• Procured, prepared and tested product samples.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI

Concentration: Mechanical Systems Design.

TOOLS (Trained/Utilized):

SDRC (I-DEAS), MICROCADAM, AutoCAD, Ford Motor Company software: WERS & EFDVS.

Utilized various machining tools to fabricate components of an open wheeled Formula type vehicle project.

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING & SEMINARS:

CATIA Version 5: Completion of training and receipt of certificate July 2008 (Practical CATIA at Warren, MI).

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Best Practices Overview, Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Speaking.

Software used in engineering course work: ADAMS, ANSYS, FORTRAN.

GM applications: GDM (Global Document Management), E2 (Engineering Work Orders)

GM Training: RED X, DFMEA, DRBFM

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