Engineer Design
Resume:
CHARLES M. LOSICKI
**** ****** **. + Gladwin, MI 48624 +248-***-**** + ************@*****.***
PRODUCT ENGINEER
Top-performing Engineer with extensive experience in Expertise Includes:
failure analysis, process improvement, and corrective + Root Cause Analysis
action development and implementation. Broad knowledge + Continuous Improvement
of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), + Product Design &
design for manufacturing and assembly, production part Development
approval process (PPAP), testing/analysis, and product + Engineering Change
release to production for the automotive industry. Control
Demonstrated commitment to quality assurance, customer + Welded Assemblies
satisfaction, and expense reduction. + TOX Joints
Outstanding communication skills with capability to + Plastic Injection
interface with clients, fellow engineers, contractors, Molding
and other team members associated with a project. + Product Launch
Valued contributor to engineering teams with dedication + Supply Chain Management
to improving manufacturing procedures. Respected leader
with proven abilities in staff training and project + Client Relations
management. + MS Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Theoris Engineering Indianapolis, IN
May 2013
to present
On site to General Motors integration engineer for Faurecia Automotive
Engineering. Hired to provide design expertise as contract engineer for
General Motors (GM) working on the 2016 Cadillac 01SL Rear seats. Assisting
in the launch at the GM Pre Production Operations site. Handling all
engineering change issue for the customer and Faurecia for the O1SL rear
seats. Support development, testing, and manufacturing phases, handling
design and quality matters and drafting work orders to update/revise
engineering data, product specifications.
RCO Engineering + Roseville, MI 2010 to 2013
Issues Resolution Team (IRT) Co-Chair/Design Release Engineer
Hired to provide design expertise as contract engineer for General Motors
(GM) working on the 2012 Buick Verano and Cadillac SRX. Support
development, testing, and manufacturing phases, handling design and quality
matters and drafting work orders to update/revise engineering data, product
specifications, and material requirements.
As IRT Co-Chair, assisted in launch of Buick Regal at plant in Oshawa,
Ontario and Chevrolet Impala at Warren, MI facility. Managed issues for
interior components and partnered with fellow engineers to implement
process improvements on assembly line, coordinate design modifications, and
solve process/quality problems. Worked closely with Plant Ergonomist,
oversaw plant try outs on design changes, and reviewed dimensional
complications with Design Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, and Plant
Quality Engineer. Maintained Production Resolution Tracking System (PRTS)
and assigned issues to proper Design Engineers to ensure swift resolution.
. Delivered key contributions throughout design and production phase that
enabled on-time launch of Buick Regal, including:
- Developed numerous design and process changes to efficiently resolve
multiple installation issues such as B pillar garnish trim, carpet,
inner dash mat, trunk trim, and parcel shelf.
- Suggested design and process adjustments for door sill carpet
retainer.
- Devised production line improvement for C pillar garnish trim.
Magna International, Inc. + Howell & Holt, MI 2005 to 2008
Product/Production Engineer - Intier Howell Division (2006 to 2008)
Product/Production Engineer - Dakkota Division (2005 to 2007)
Served as member of advanced program launch team responsible for headliner
and overhead console products for tier 1 auto supplier. Collaborated with
fellow Product Engineers and customer engineering teams to execute design
and process changes needed to guarantee smooth product introductions.
Organized and scheduled product launch trial runs and oversaw tool and
process adjustments following testing phase. Additional responsibility for
continuous improvement initiatives and product engineering revisions for
subsequent model year updates, managing bill of materials requirements
using Trans4M system.
. During launch of Ford D3 385, created edge folding machine capable of
handling both moonroof openings simultaneously, tested multiple types of
adhesive and identified polyurethane bonding agent that passed all
requirements, and developed size of glue bead, location, and speed for
glue path that reduced material usage and related expenses.
. Effectively supported launch of Cadillac STS at GM's Lansing Grand River
assembly plant and identified inconsistency with supplier of dampener
used to control handle return speed and time; discovered problem was due
to materials being manufactured at 2 separate plants and collaborated
with supplier to make process and equipment changes to ensure consistent
product.
. Reevaluated magnets used on STS sunroof headliner after noticing
attachment problem during build that caused noise issue; converted part
from ferrite to neodymium magnet and worked directly with supplier to
develop size requirements for new magnets, confirming superiority of
neodymium to ferrite in terms of holding strength as well as generating
substantial cost savings.
Automotive Component Systems (ACSYS) Technologies + Southfield, MI 2003 to
2005
Design Release Engineer
Delivered production, stamping, and welding expertise as engineer assigned
to support radiator assembly and component stamping at GM's facilities in
Oshawa, Ontario and Fairfax, KS. Functioned as primary liaison between
ACSYS Technologies and GM engineering teams to facilitate process
modifications.
. Spearheaded introduction of TOX clinch technology to replace spot welding
as part of GMX 367 launch at Oshawa facility and generated 30%-60% cost
savings.
. Served as on-site launch coordinator at Fairfax plant and presided over
GMX 380 Body Stamping and Assemblies Program introduction in 2003,
completing project on time and partnering with plant personnel to
identify and eliminate throughput problem.
Peregrine, Inc. + Flint & Southfield, MI 1996 to 2003
Product/Production Engineer (2001 to 2003)
Design Release Engineer (1996 to 2001)
Promoted to oversee stamping and assembly equipment complications within
hinge department based on exemplary performance and proven technical acumen
for auto parts supplier supporting GM production facilities. Guided
stamping and assembly of door modules consisting of hinges, handles,
latching systems, and window regulator assemblies. Served as point of
contact for customers' engineering and PPAP issues. As Design Release
Engineer, managed dissemination of GD&T requirements and other data to
Peregrine facilities and tool and gauge shops. Presided over engineering
change control system and maintained engineering drawings.
. Significantly reduced scrap by collaborating with manufacturing staff at
GM to introduce an off-line die that eliminated dimensional problem on
hinge stamping products and enhanced throughput capabilities; error-
proofed equipment to mitigate misassembled hinges.
. Developed innovative window regulator system (including mechanical and
electrical components) incorporating internal pinion and cable drum
design for front and rear doors on GMT800 vehicles.
Additional Experience as Cross Country Truck Driver for Trans Am Trucking,
various locations; Design Engineer/Lead Designer for Delphi, Troy, MI;
Senior Designer for American Motors Corp., Detroit, MI; and Senior Layout
Designer for Massey Ferguson Engineering, Detroit, MI
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Associate's degree in Automotive Body Design + Macomb County Community
College, Warren, MI
Additional company sponsored training:
GD&T (continuous updates/training 2008 to Present), Design for
Manufacturing & Assembly (2003), Sheet Metal Design (2001), Plastics Design
(2001), Window Mechanism Design (2000)
PATENT
WO2008119156 (international publication number) - Method and System for
Processing a Headliner (2008)
Patent application, right, title, and interest controlled by Magna
International, Inc.
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