Timothy Wade Cairns

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Clarkston, MI 48348

Home: 248-***-**** Mobile: 248-***-**** E-Mail: ac8e4v@r.postjobfree.com Executive Summary: A highly experienced, and highly motivated test engineering manager ready for a new challenge. Highlights include linear, rotary, real-time, and dyno testing as well as data acquisition. Offering expertise in data analysis and reduction for usage in damage analysis and reliability calculations, as well as experience leading successful teams. Proficiency in many software tools including nCode, MTS RPC, NI Labview and Diadem, Vector CAN tools. Experience:

GKN Automotive - Auburn Hills, MI

Sr. Development Engineering Supervisor Jan, 2017 to Nov, 2018

● Managed clutch mapping efforts for multiple GM Rear Drive Module projects, a first for GKN North America.

● Managed a team in charge of refurbishing, maintaining, and calibrating of all test machines in the largest lab in GKN.

● Managed CAPEX expenditures to increase and maintain test capability, managing the development, acquisition, installation, and commissioning on numerous projects. American Axle & Manufacturing - Rochester Hills, MI Lead Test Engineer May, 2012 to Jan, 2017

● Worked as a communication liaison lead between the CAE and Test Engineering groups to facilitate better model correlation to testing and vehicle data.

● Trained and mentored multiple engineers in the test lifecycle process and in data analysis procedures.

● Managed the testing, deployment, and training effort as well as the continuing improvement phase for the test engineering group to update to Siemens Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management system.

● Completed the Leadership Development Program through Harvard University.

● Managed lab efficiency efforts by creating MS Access databases and IT projects using LEAN concepts to improve lab productivity.

● Managed testing for the 2 Speed Transfer Case product from design validation through product launch and plant support.

● Led a team working on updating our shipping and handling and scheduling processes to enhance efficiency, ease of use, and reliability of information. Senior Data Reduction Engineer May, 2010 to May, 2012

● Led all data reduction efforts on time history data acquired both in-house and by customers using nSoft software to analyze fatigue and reliability. Data projects incorporate data from suppliers and OEMS around the world, including US, Mexico, Brazil, China, and Australia.

● Managed numerous projects concurrently from data acquisition to analysis reporting.

● Led data acquisition projects at Milford Proving Grounds (GM), Chelsea Proving Grounds

(Chrysler), Smithers Proving Grounds Winter Test, and Nevada/California Baker Grade and Death Valley Hot Test facilities for current and future programs for multiple OEMs.

● Managed technicians on data acquisition projects. Test Engineer Feb, 2003 to May, 2010

● Led real-time testing efforts at the Rochester Hills Technical Center, including the installation and operation of a full MTS 329 LT 6-DOF Vehicle Simulator.

● Project manager for all linear test projects from block cycle development to test reporting.

● Managed block cycle and constant amplitude fatigue testing for multiple vehicle platforms to determine the statistical reliability of chassis and suspension components and systems.

● Managed technicians to install samples, monitor tests, and document issues. DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills, MI Feb, 2002 to Feb, 2003 Product Development and Test Engineer – Contracted through TEC

● Managed block cycle and constant amplitude fatigue testing for multiple vehicle platforms to determine the statistical reliability of chassis and suspension components and systems.

● Led major data acquisition projects at the Chelsea Proving Grounds.

● Managed technicians on data acquisition and testing projects. Defiance Testing and Engineering - Troy, MI Jan, 2000 to Nov, 2001 Project Engineer

● Led testing projects supporting major OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers using MTS RPC3 software, MTS 329 LT 4-DOF Vehicle Simulators, and 4-post hydraulic test rigs to validate chassis and suspension components and systems.

● Managed multiple projects concurrently, managing projects from quoting to final report.

● Managed technicians to install samples, monitor tests, and document issues.

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EDS Corporation - Pontiac, MI Apr, 1997 to Jan, 2000 Information Specialist- GM Test Laboratory Support

● Enhanced and supported a number of analysis systems for GM.

● Led many projects to update multiple projects within the GM test lab from customer requirements gathering through software implementation.

● Attended the “Foundations of Integrated Product Design” 9-week intensive course. C4 Project Manager, GM-NATG Account Jun, 1995 to Apr, 1997

● Managed up to 15 complex IT equipment procurement projects concurrently. Managing projects from customer requirement gathering to the implementation of equipment. TECHCO Corporation – Troy, MI May, 1994 to Oct, 1994 Intern Design Engineer

● Designed electronic power steering pump components for a GM Saturn prototype while working under the chief engineer and managed the steering pump gear design project. Education:

University of Michigan, Flint, MI – M.B.A – Aug, 2007 – 8.0/8.0 GPA Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI - M.S. in Mechanical Engineering - Dec, 1999 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering - May, 1995

- Dean's list Fall 1994, Winter 1994

Additional Skills:

MS Office, HBM Ncode Glyphworks and Automation, Siemens Teamcenter 8, MTS RPC Pro and Flextest, Supersmith Weibull Reliability Analysis, Visual Basic and HTML Programming, AutoCAD, National Instruments NI-DaqMX, Labview, and Diadem, Vector CANape

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