Engineer Engineering

DUMITRU AMARANDEI

**** ******* **** **. ********, MI 49341

H: 616-***-**** M: 616-***-****

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

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Expert in design, and testing of powertrain parts, electromechanical actuators and electronic diesel injection systems for performance vehicles, military, commercial aircraft, missile applications, tanks and diesel engines for heavy trucks. Skilled in formulating alternatives suitable for improving manufacturing, product quality and performance.

EXPERIENCE

Ford Motor Company

Senior Design Release Engineer, Livonia, Michigan, Aug 2015 - Present

Design & release of rear beam axles, including hypoid gears set, differential assembly, carriers housings, bearings, axle shafts, and other components for rear axle assemblies

Work with systems engineering team, Ford manufacturing plants and component suppliers to meet program objectives for quality, cost, weight, durability and NVH

Work with CAD/CAE, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to deliver optimized designs and identify manufacturing feasibility

Develop, track and update engineering quality documents e.g. DFMEA, DVP&R, P-Diagram, Boundary Diagram

Lead component and assembly release in Ford engineering release system (WERS)

Plan and manage prototype parts ordering and component/system level testing

Actively work with suppliers to support program deliverables as related to PPAP and APQP

Analyze warranty/test hardware to identify root cause of failure and define corrective actions using 8D tools/methods

Benchmark, identify and implement current model quality and cost reduction actions.

General Motors

Lead Powertrain Integration Engineer, Warren, Michigan, Jun 2012 – Apr 2015

Design of components and systems to provide maximum customer value and vehicle function, including optimum costs and weight while meeting customer requirements.

Provide program team & functional management with regular detailed updates.

Construct and ensure successful execution of Design Verification Plan (DVP) in line with program objectives. Direct testing activities on components and equipment under designated conditions to ensure operational performance meets design specifications.

Interfaced with suppliers, testing, CAE and NVH groups.

Perform failure mode effect analysis (FMEA’s), design for assembly (DFA), and manufacturing (DFM), geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) analyses for components and systems

Design of start-stop components and systems to provide maximum customer value and vehicle function, including improved economy and safety of operation and operational performance, at optimum costs and optimal weights while meeting customer requirements.

Magna E-Car Systems

Senior Powertrain Integration Engineer, Auburn Hills, Michigan, Apr 2011 – May 2012

Product design, development, and release responsibility from initial concept feasibility through launch and production support though performance of the following duties:

Analysis of data to develop new designs for automotive components

Design of components and systems to provide maximum customer value and vehicle function, including improved economy and safety of operation and operational performance, at optimum costs while meeting customer requirements

Provide program team & functional management with regular detailed updates

Meet cost, weight, and timing objectives throughout program with detailed supporting documentation

General Dynamics Land Systems

Senior Powertrain Integration Engineer, Sterling Heights, MI Jan 09 – Mar 2011

Interrogated Vehicle configurations in VisMockup to identify all extraneous or missing data and ensure that geometry is of the highest quality for all consumers.

Worked with Team Center Community to capture design and specification issues for resolution.

Performed the design analysis, assisted in developing engineering designs and in implementing engineering changes.

Initiated documents to provide engineering authority and to maintain math data.

Participated in solution of engineering related product problems (Root Cause).

Provided technical direction to support personnel.

Worked with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods improvement, product improvements, and to support build programs

Released Driveline Assembly including: Transfer Case, Differentials, Drive-shafts, and different parts such as mounts for T-Case and Differentials for Stryker vehicle production launch.

Partnered with vendors to meet project timelines and budget constraints as well as worked with GDLS standards, Pro-E and Simulink software.

Chrysler LLC.Co

Senior Powertrain Adaptation Release Engineer, Auburn Hills, MI Jul 02 – Dec 08

Designed and release of engine adaptation systems specifically intake manifold and air management related components.

Designed and release the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) which included: crankshaft damper, water pump, power steering pump, alternator, A/C compressor, tensioner & idler pulleys.

Designed and release the Engine Throttle Control (ETC), the fuel injection for IC and Diesel engines.

Designed and release of Vehicle Exhaust Components - Hot End, developed the DVP&R and DFMEA for all these components.

Developed and release of Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) for the Front Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive, and 4x4 Deep Ratio in conjunction with JATCO Company. In addition, also developed the CVT adaptation for small vehicle platforms to ensure smooth transition. Developed the Heavy Duty 6 speed Automatic Transmission rear wheel and all wheel drive in conjunction with AISIN Company used on commercial trucks.

Worked as an integral part of a team that provided technical engineering assistance to design, develop, prototypes and production launch (PPAP) for the above components.

Partnered with vendors to meet project timelines and budget constraints as well as worked with Chrysler standards, DKAD, Catia V4/V5 and CDV software.

EDUCATION

Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree

University of A.I. Cuza - Iasi, Romania

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree

SKILLS:

Requirements management tools (Rational DOORS);

Courses in Advanced Gears Design, Electromechanical Actuators and Lean Manufacturing; Courses in Pro-Engineer, Pro-Mecanica.

Courses in Mathworks/Simulink, MathCAD, Hydraulic Simulation, DKAD and VisMockup software.

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