Engineer Design
Resume:
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Waterford, MI, 48329
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My work career shows a rich history of design and packaging engineering,
with extensive domestic and international experience. Such skills as strong
leadership, planning and development are evident. Products and processes
include:
Chassis, suspension, structural components, steering, air induction, engine
cooling, electro-mechanical devices,
engine-management sensors, electrical harnesses and connectors, injection
and blow molded plastics, and forming of
bent-welded-stamped-cast metals. I am also experienced in fragility and
destructive lab testing.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Quality improvement
Program process flow
Cost reduction
Microsoft Windows
GD&T
. Communication skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Zoetis Pharmaceutical - Kalamazoo, MI
Aug 2013 - Feb 2014
Principal Packaging Engineer
Lead program packaging development for animal health products, while
teaming with cross functional groups working domestically and in over 60
foreign countries.
. Initiate and drive packaging qualifications and new package designs in
support of product initiatives, packaging design and performance
enhancements and cost-improvement efforts.
. Partner with Purchasing and Production departments to determine costs
and feasibility of producing proposed packaging.
Valeo Engine Cooling - Auburn Hills, MI
Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
Design Engineer
Responsible for development of engine/transmission/cabin cooling modules,
interfacing with automotive OEMs, plant process engineering, purchasing,
design staff and upper management.
. Interpret customer specifications and translate into physical design
requirements, utilizing a team of Catia V5 and UG NX 7.5 Designers.
. Create and manage 2D/3D CAD & bill of materials in product lifecycle
management database, using TeamCenter and Ematrix.
. Input (DFMEA/PFMEA), change control, PPAP submission, product &
process validation PVP&R.
Navistar Defense, LLC. - Madison Heights, MI
June 2011 - Oct 2012
Packaging Engineer - PHS&T Manager
Main duties centered on packaging contract requirements with government
customer (TACOM). Worked with assembly plants, contracts, legal,
purchasing, quality, engineering and suppliers.
. Developed departmental process flow, integrated gate reviews, timing,
and customer validation/verification events.
. Statements of Work (SOW) and proposals submitted in excess of $15M.
. Ensured suppliers complied with material specifications and cost
reduction strategies.
. Create 3D CAD models, drawings and layouts, UG NX and SolidWorks 3D
CAD in TeamCenter.
Force Protection Industries, Inc. - Sterling Heights, MI / Ladson, SC
Jan 2007 - June 2011
Lead Design Engineer
Integral Chassis, Suspension system and sub-component design input in
bringing new concepts to the forefront.
. Design Lead for MRAP independent suspension effort, 4 bar linkage
application and overall truck setup and vehicle tuning.
. C4ISR Program: wire harness and connector development, cable routing
throughout vehicle.
. Development of traditional metal and composite armor systems.
. Utilized SolidWorks 3D design software in conjunction with Windchill
PDM.
. Complete design, release and production implementation responsibility
for axles, steering (ball joints, control arms, link arms and steering
knuckles), wheel & tire, driveshaft, body and armor, shock absorber
and component level programs.
Spartan Chassis - Charlotte, MI Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
Lead Design Engineer
Position involved with problem solving, dealing with production facility,
suppliers, and integrating new suspension technology into existing designs.
. Design responsibilities for next generation mine and ballistic
protected vehicles (MRAP).
. Adapted Multi-link suspension from 4X and 6X multi-wheeled recovery
truck to BAE RG platforms.
. Complete design, release and production implementation responsibility
for body mounts, wiper system, steering wheels/linkage and surge
tanks.
Protected Vehicles, Inc. - North Charleston, SC
Nov 2005 - Jan 2006
Design/R&D Engineer
Member of Research and Development (R&D) team - design and release position
utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD.
. Design responsibilities for next generation mine and ballistic
protected vehicles (MRAP).
. Armament design and ballistics testing.
KUKA Robotics - Sterling Heights, MI Sept 2000 - Apr 2005
Field Service Supervisor
Managed a spare parts profit center ($2.5M annual) operating it the US,
Canada and Mexico.
. Responsible for sales, marketing and management of field service
operations.
. Team included 10-12 field service reps, phone support and engineering.
. Recruited 6 team members to strengthen group capabilities.
. Developed pricing and marketing strategies implementing Preventative
Maintenance program.
AC Spark Plug/Delphi Automotive - Flint, MI Jan 1990 - Sept 2000
Senior Design Engineer
Project Design Leader for car and truck air induction, air meter and cruise
control programs.
. Program lead, developed product from inception to production, utilizing
soft molds, stereo lithography, vacuum formed, blow molded and injection
molded plastic design.
. Supervised teams of contract employees, in-house and at contract design
suppliers.
. Designed for manufacturing, from prototype to production phases, working
closely with finite element analysis (FEA), acoustics and mold flow
functional groups.
. 8 years experience using Unigraphics 3D design software.
Storage Technology Corp. - Louisville, CO Oct 1983 - Sept 1989
Senior Packaging Engineer
Responsible for packaging of field spares and material handling/warehousing
of electronic devices.
. Developed, tested and documented all packaging designs (AutoCAD),
utilizing thermoformed and injection molded plastic cushioning, trays,
blister packs, foam-in-place and corrugated paper and wood products.
. Developed Just-In-Time warehousing of packaging materials, reduced
packaging material redundancy, lowering packaging and warehousing costs,
resulting in a $3M annual cost savings.
. Used computer controlled shock and vibration equipment to validate
designs.
. Wrote procedural instructions for entire plant packaging operation.
. Continuous improvement in vendor pricing and damage reduction.
Martin Marietta Aerospace - Denver, CO June 1980 - Sept 1983
Supervisor, Packaging Engineering
Duties included creating work instructions and managing 15 plant packaging
employees.
. Designed spares packaging for military hardware, electronics and
hazardous materials.
. Wrote daily work instructions and managed time issues.
. Created cost-estimating standards for customer quote preparation.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science degree, College of Natural Science (Physiology)
. Graduated with honors
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Master of Science candidate, School of Packaging, College of Natural
Science
. Completed pre-requisite undergraduate and graduate level courses -
began work on thesis.
. Board member of School of Packaging student/faculty council.
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