Engineer Mechanical

DWIGHT RADKO

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CAREER SUMMARY

A degreed mechanical engineer with automotive structures, engine cooling systems, seating, drive-line and aerospace satellite antenna systems experiences including design release, manufacturing, research, evaluation, timing and cost control. Communicates effectively and proactively with diverse team members to meet customer expectations.

OBJECTIVE

To apply my leadership skills and hard work toward the technical advancement of vehicle systems. A design release, manufacturing, research, evaluation or related position is desired.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient with corporate, Microsoft suite, Team Center and Vis Mockup software. Quick learner. Familiar with rapid prototype, test equipment, SPC, industrial materials, processes, and equipment related to the components and assemblies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

METALSA, Warren MI 7/2017-2/2018.

Resident Engineer for supplier located at GM Tech Center supporting truck full frame designs and ongoing related business activities.

GENERAL MOTORS TECH CENTER, Warren MI 5/2013-6/2017.

Lower Structures BIW, Large Crossovers, Buick Envision and Chevy Traverse-Design Release Engineer.

Completed development and production engineering work order changes on stamped steel welded underbody assemblies.

Accomplishments:

• Built vehicles with great impact sound, no impact boom, calm steering wheel, and an overall feeling of a solid structure. • Worked with sealing, electrical, paint, body shop, interiors, general assembly, safety, durability, suppliers and quality. VALEO, Highland Park, MI 12/2011-4/2012. Automotive Front-End Module Research and Design Group-Product Engineer. Provided the cooling module, front frame structure and components as an integrated subassembly design for OEM. Accomplishments: • Worked with global team members before and after the start of production using SAP and company design software. • Maintained BOMs for made, purchased and directed components and subassemblies. FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI 3/2011-10/2011. Powertrain Integration Department, Ford Fusion-Applications Engineer. Worked with suppliers to design engine cooling hoses for a global car program with 10 build configurations. Accomplishments: • Maintained program cost spreadsheet for 60+ engine cooling hose components while monitoring vehicle builds. • Contributed proactively on cost reduction efforts and quality improvements in order to deliver robust milestones. USUI INTERNATIONAL CORP., Plymouth, MI 2/1996-12/1999, 4/2004-5/2009. Supplier of light truck engine driven plastic cooling fans, shrouds and viscous fan drive components-Project Engineer. Operated as a full service integrated supplier with OEMs and support teams to improve vehicle cooling systems. Accomplishments: • Improved in-vehicle strain test productivity by researching for and implementing new technology. • Performed benchmarking and created new fan and fan clutch designs for testing and production. JOHNSON CONTROLS INC., Automotive Systems Group, Plymouth, MI 1/2000-9/2003. First Tier supplier of automotive interior seat systems-Design Engineer. Responsible for Customer Business Unit complete seat design engineering and advanced projects. GKN AUTOMOTIVE, Auburn Hills, MI 5/1995/11/1995. First Tier supplier of automotive driveline components-Design/Applications Engineer. Responsible for designing constant velocity joints (fixed and plunging) and half shaft assemblies. LOCKHEED-MARTIN CORP., Astro Space Division, East Windsor, NJ 3/1993-5/1995. Satellite antenna systems product line-Communications Payload Design Group-Hardware Engineer. HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO., Space and Communications Group, El Segundo, CA 7/1988-11/1992. Satellite antenna systems-Composites Engineering and Manufacturing Operations-Technical Staff Member.

EDUCATION B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI,1988. Engineering graduate coursework, company learning courses, UG (basic training), Team Center, Vis Mockup, ect.

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