Engineering Engineer

John D. Faitel Design Engineer / Designer NX

**********@******.*** linkedin.com/in/john-faitel-66695a89/ 734-***-**** Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Skilled and dedicated engineering professional with extensive experience leading design, development, and implementation of seating components in the automotive industry. A results-driven and detail-oriented individual developing engineering solutions with physics-based root cause analysis. Eager to demonstrate creative problem-solving abilities to an organization that shares a passion for delivering results and exceeding expectations. Engineering is more than product development. It also has to meet the needs of the client with safety being the highest priority. Areas of Expertise include:

Design Engineering Design UG-NX Automotive & Military Vehicles

Engineering Work Orders (EWO) Cost Reduction Cross-Functional Teamwork

Troubleshooting & Resolution Technology Integration 2D / 3D Modeling Professional Experience

KPIT Engineering • • 2014 to 2019

Engineer, Technical Lead, General Motors Corporation Developed engineering solutions according to a physics-based root cause analysis. Coordinated comprehensive plastic component development, from initial concept through production release. Created Engineering Work Orders (EWO), addressing PRTS, Warranty, Continuous Improvement, and Launch Issues and Changes, consistently managing all issues and tracking all EWO-related components. Oversee technical and commercial discussions with potential tool suppliers, optimizing designs to achieve institutional goals. Integrated sourcing packages and tooling for prototype and production. Engaged in travel to seat JIT plants and GM assembly plants to thoroughly understand all issues and collaborate with cross-functional team to provide sound resolutions. Partnered with plastics team to design lessons learned for closed loop learning. Capitalized on numerous processes and tools, including PPAP, DFMEA, DRBFM, PFMEA and material selection. Key Accomplishments:

Successfully launched front seat plastic trim panels for two Cadillac programs, in addition to resolving a cracked side shield issue on a K2 full size truck program.

Lead the development on a new patent-pending seat belt latch retention system, resolving issues related to latches rattling and presenting safety concerns.

Spearheaded design change and implementation on a Cadillac back panel that continuously fell off. AM General • • 2009 to 2014

Senior Body Design UG-NX

Oversaw complete body design engineering of Military vehicles. Conducted numerous seating and human-factor studies, identifying potential issues and developing effective resolutions. Engaged in clearance studies, incorporating GD&T into PMI. Coordinated drawing development, aiding in design engineering. Key Accomplishments:

Created a light weight battery tray for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).

Played a key role in creating an ambulance enclosure for the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV).

Collaborated on body structure for a blast-mitigating belly pan, as well as reviewed and analyzed numerous blast- mitigating seat structures.

Metro Tech • • 2000 to 2008

Lead Product Designer UG-NX, Magna/Intier

Spearheaded data management and studies, utilizing Teamcenter on-site at GM. Capitalized on previous design experience to develop cost-saving proposals. Facilitated comprehensive operations of a seat system design, from initial concept through manufacturing, including frames, foam, electrical and Class A surfacing of injection and blow-molded parts, packaging, swing studies, and layout development. Facilitated development of Drawings and Dimensions including John D. Faitel

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GD&T of all components. Promoted DCS compliance of all General Motors Files. Established strategic relationships with manufacturing sources to ensure manufacturability on seat frame design, quality, and build processes. Additional Experience:

Lead Product Designer/CGS/UG - Johnson Controls Incorporated, Contracted by Aero Tek Senior Designer/CGS - Delphi, Contracted by Global Tech Designer/CGS - Johnson Controls Incorporated, Contracted by APX International Manual Design/CGS Operator - Lear Seating Corporation, Contracted by Modern Engineering Layout Designer - General Motors Corporation, Contracted by RCO Employment Services Senior Detailer/Layout - Twelve Oaks Design/PICO Wisne Senior Detailer - RCO Design Technology

Education

General and Mechanical Drafting, Macomb Community College Training and Technical Abilities

DFMEA, PFMEA, DRBFM, PPAP, APQP

Unigraphics Solutions (NX) - Hybrid Modeling, Drafting Application, Assembly Implementation E2 - Engineering Work Order Release System

VisMock - Component Part Visualization Program

Six Sigma White Belt Certified

Batavia School of Drafting - In Association with Harold Philpot School of Automotive Design

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