John Starkel ***** Fox Run Drive Davison, MI ***** 810-***-****
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL -
? Twenty plus years of Automotive & Aerospace industry experience with
progressively challenging roles in the areas of project management,
product design and development, product testing, simulation analysis, and
applications engineering.
? Effectively assesses client needs, defines product & test
requirements, develops innovative and cost effective solutions.
? Provides solid skills in mechanical systems design, materials
evaluation & selection, and structural analysis activities.
? Offers success contributing to major automotive & aerospace programs
which included:
Automotive Emissions Controls & Exhaust Systems -
MY2017 Lincoln MKX/MKS and Ford Edge/Taurus, MY2016 Lincoln MKT and
Ford
Taurus, MY2016 Ford Explorer Sport/Premier, MY 2015 Lincoln MKX/MKS
and Ford
Edge/Taurus, MY2015 Nissan Titan V8 Gas/V8 Diesel/V6 Gas, MY2014
Dodge Ram
2500/3500/4500/5500 Series Pickup, MY2013.5 Ford Focus Sport and
Hybrid Electrics.
Automotive Adjustable Brake/Clutch/Accelerator Programs -
MY2011 Ford Focus, MY2011 Fisker Karma, MY2011 Cadillac XLR/SRX,
MY2011 Chevrolet Corvette, MY2010 Buick LaCrosse, Pontiac Grand Prix,
Chevrolet
Impala, MY2010 Chevrolet Camaro, MY2010 Saturn Vue/Equinox/Torrent
SUV,
MY2007 Dodge Ram/SRT10 Ram, MY2007 WJ Grand Cherokee, RT Dodge
Minivan,
MY2007 Nissan Titan.
Aerospace Precision Optical Guidance Systems & Flight Sensor Programs
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Raytheon Standard Missile 3 Guidance Systems, FLIR Starboard EO
Imaging Sensors,
Jet Propulsion Laboratories TM1 & TM2 Specialized Mirrors, TNO Star
Separator Precision
Optical Mirrors, University of Virginia Specialized Biconic Mirrors,
Lockheed F-35 Joint
Strike Fighter, F-22 Raptor, Boeing 777, Boeing KC-767 Refueling
Tanker, Embraer
135/140/170/190 In-Flight Data Acquisition, Learjet 45/31A/60 Yaw,
Pitch, Roll
In-Flight Force Sensors.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
.Automotive .Aerospace .Vehicle/Powertrain/Chassis/Exhaust Systems/Driver
Controls
.Program Management .Product Engineering .Product Development
.Applications Engineering
.Stress Analysis .Vibration Analysis .Structural Fatigue Testing
.Component/System Durability Testing .Prototype Builds .Instrumentation
.Data Acquisition .Custom Strain Gauging .Custom Force/Torque/ Multi-Axis
Transducers .Statistical Data Analysis .ANSYS Finite Element Analysis
.Pro/MECHANICA .Pro/ENGINEER .SOLIDWORKS .AutoCAD
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
? Strong history of successful program launch & support meeting stringent
objectives for
both Automotive & Aerospace applications.
? Participated in the implementation of Continuous Flow Manufacturing
techniques
to allow for a 40% reduction in manufacturing cycle time.
? Contributed to a Value Analysis team to save $1.5M annually.
? Reduced product costs, improved product performance, and increased the
expected life of
proposed design through the use of computer simulation activities,
utilizing
Pro/ENGINEER solid modeling and ANSYS finite element analysis
software.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering -
Michigan Technological University, Kennedy Western University
AFFILIATIONS
Associate Member, Society for Experimental Mechanics
Associate Member, Society of Automotive Engineers
John Starkel 10032 Fox Run Drive Davison, MI 48423 810-***-****
*********@*********.***
CAREER SUMMARY
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
March 2011-Present
Senior Staff Engineer - Product Validation
Responsible for managing the Design Verification/Product Validation
activities of multiple new
product development programs to demonstrate compliance with Product
Performance Requirements/
Program Milestones and ensure flawless program launch & execution.
Responsibilities include
working closely with Customer DRE's, Program Management, Program
Engineering, New Product
Development and Internal Support Teams to establish & sign-off on agreed
upon functional targets/
design direction/validation activities; Establishment & Execution of
System/Component Level
DVP&Rs; Lead Problem Solving & Resolution Activities; Establishment of
Acceptance Criteria &
Design Standards; Participate in DFMEA Reviews; Coordinate System &
Component Level Durability,
Road Load Data Acquisition, NVH, and CAE activities.
AUTOLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
March 2010-October 2010
(Formerly DRIVESOL WORLDWIDE, and TELEFLEX AUTOMOTIVE) August
2002-June 2008
Lead Engineer
Responsible for managing multiple new product development programs from
concept through production. Responsibilities include customer interface,
evaluating & defining program requirements, establish Electronic Throttle
Control and Adjustable Pedal System design requirements, design proposal
presentations, conduct FMVSS reviews, GD&T reviews product fit/function,
process capability assessment, review & record lessons learned, releasing
of drawings (internal and customer), maintaining established program
milestone program timing/budget/ capital/resource requirements,
communication with internal support groups, design & manufacturing
feasibility reviews, vendor capability reviews, coordinate prototype
builds, competitive benchmark comparisons, design validation/verification
testing, resolving design/ manufacturability/vendor related issues, design
release activities, and provide customer launch support. Provide
manufacturing support & cost reduction opportunities on standard product
lines. Create and maintain APQP Process and Engineering documentation:
Program Timelines, Open Issues, Cost Estimating, Drawings, BOM, DVP&R,
DFMEA, CPLAN, CTS, EWO, ECN, SREA, Test Reports, and procured component
specifications.
AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
June 2008-July 2009
Senior Project Engineer
Responsible for managing multiple new product development programs
from concept through production. Responsibilities include customer
interface, evaluating & defining program requirements, establishing
Precision Optical System design requirements, design proposals, GD&T
reviews, product fit/function, releasing of drawings, maintaining
established program milestones, program timing/budget/capital/resource
requirements, design & manufacturing feasibility reviews, coordinate
prototype builds, design validation/verification testing, design release
activities, and providing customer launch support.
HONEYWELL - LEBOW PRODUCTS, INC.
March 1992-August2002
Project Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer
Direct engineering activities from concept through production for
aerospace, automotive, OEM industrial and military government new product
development programs. Responsibilities include evaluating & defining
customer requirements, establish force/torque/multi-axis transducer design
requirements, design proposal presentations, program
timing/budget/capital/resource requirements, design & manufacturing
feasibility reviews, manage prototype builds, competitive benchmark
comparisons, design validation/ verification testing, and design release
activities.
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
August1990-March 1992
Quality Control Intern
Performed statistical data analysis to determine process capability of
various vehicle suspension/brake manufacturing operations.