Sr. Design Engineer

JASON KRAPOHL

Over Sixteen years of professional design engineering experience in the automotive and defense industries. Design and development on injection molded and stamped (Aluminum and Steels) components from studio to product launch (Lead engineer on 4 different programs). As a skilled problem solver, I work well on my own or as part of a team. Lead Engineer working on a pursuit program for an OEM of a future model Instrument Panel that resulted in being sourced for 2 programs. Strong project engineering with the leadership ability to lead a team engineers in order to meet the entire objective of a project or design.

Core Competencies:

GD&T, FMEA, Tolerance Stacks, System Engineering, Experimental Design, Tolerance Design, Parameter Design, Design Verification Plan, Product Validation, Cost Analysis, Manufacturing Reliability, Product Reliability, Threaded Fastener Joint Design, Process Control Methods, Statistical Process Control, Statistical Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Teamcenter, NX 7.5, Catia V5 and V4, ProE 3.0 &4.0, Vismockup, WERS, GPIRS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY – Dearborn, MI

FORD PERFORMANCE BODY INTERIOR DESIGN ENGINEER 2014-2016

Design & Release of an Instrument Panels, Seats, Door Trim & Center Console from studio to product launch, benchmarking the systems against its competitors, conducting detailed part analysis for material type and design type, control plans, PFMEA, DFMEA, G8D root cause analysis, and feasibility for new designs in regarding to adhering to all internal Ford Performance DNA, part design standards and meeting all applicable FMVSS requirements.

Select accomplishments:

Design/Development of a Seat Complete system for a next generation performance vehicle.

NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA – Farmington Hills, MI

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER 2013- 2014

Team Leader for the design/development of a future model Interior Trim including manufacturing, assembly, and design feasibility in the Design Studio. Generating of fit and finish sections including RSS Tolerance Stack Analysis.

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Coordinate development schedules with Design Studio, Vehicle Program Management, Body Metal (BIW), Suppliers, and other departments to meet functional performance.

CHRYSLER – Auburn Hills, MI

BODY INTEGRITY RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER 2011-2013

Review geometry in CAD prior to Corporate Releasing milestones, providing solutions and improvements, and integrating Best Practices to minimize product and tooling changes.

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Provide a clear line of communication to the senior engineering managers to ensure Lessons Learned is incorporated in future designs.

Possess the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

Milled property preparation and coordination, alignment of Engineering/Design with Perceived Quality customer requirements.

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BAE SYSTEMS – Sterling Heights, MI

A global defense and security company, which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and support services.

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER 2009-2011

Design and Development of Auxiliary Systems components for wheeled and tracked tactical vehicles.

Generation of updated production prints and RSS Tolerance Stacks to support vehicle development.

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Support of multiple programs during prototype, launch, and production.

SUMMIT POLYMERS, INC. – Dearborn, MI

PROJECT ENGINEER 2008-2009

Design and Development of a Center Console including design for manufacturing / assembly, and injection molding tooling. Responsible for ensuring that the design is capable of meeting the customer requirements while staying within the quoted cost structure. Regularly meeting with customer as a technical point of contact for project plans and status. Design and development of a vibration welded cup holder, including joint design.

Select accomplishments:

Generation of RSS Tolerance Stacks to support fit and finish and GD&T development.

Development of a prediction model for the opening and closing efforts of an Armrest Assembly.

Lead development of FMVSS 201 Calculations for an armrest and latch assembly.

MSX / FORD MOTOR COMPANY – Dearborn, MI

PRODUCT DESIGN AND RELEASE ENGINEER (CONTRACT) 2007-2008

Development of product design improvement actions on current and future model programs from exterior trim and sealing systems. Design and Release of Exterior Trim components for a future model program. Use of WERS, GPIRS product release programs

Select accomplishments:

Achieved $6 Million in product design improvement actions thru leading of a cross-functional team

VISTEON CORPERATION – Van Buren Township, MI

INTERIOR SYSTEMS DESIGN AND RELEASE ENGINEER 2006-2007

Instrument Panel and Center Console Lead Engineer responsible for pursuit of new business resulting in the sourcing of 2 new programs. Design/development of a future model Instrument Panel in Catia V5 including manufacturing, assembly, and design feasibility in the Design Studio. Generating of fit and finish sections in Catia V5 including RSS Tolerance Stack Analysis. Climate control duct design including CFD analysis of flow characteristics. Packaging of all electrical modules in a Instrument panel including wire routing and harness orientations for assembly and service operations. Design and development of a Cross Car Beam system.

Select accomplishments:

Design and development of a cooled glove box system.

Lead a team of designers in India.

Responsible for managing the Digital Buck in Vismockup.

HYUNDAI AMERICAN TECHNICAL CENTER INC. – Superior Township, MI

INTERIOR SYSTEMS DESIGN AND RELEASE ENGINEER 2005-2006

Design/development of a future model Center Console in Catia V4 including manufacturing, assembly, and design feasibility in the Design Studio. Generating of fit and finish sections in Catia V5 including RSS Tolerance Stack Analysis.

Select accomplishments:

Design and Development of an adjustable armrest system in Catia V4

Design of a cup holder with adjustable fingers.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY – Dearborn, MI

PRODUCT DESIGN AND RELEASE ENGINEER 2000-2005

Design & Release of an Instrument Panels, & Center Console from studio to product launch (Lead engineer on 2 different programs), benchmarking an Instrument Panel or a Center Console against its competitors, conducting detailed part analysis for material type and design type, control plans, PFMEA, DFMEA, G8D root cause analysis, and feasibility for new designs in regarding to adhering to all internal part design standards and meeting all applicable FMVSS requirements. Finite Element Analysis on structural sheet metal components in Sofy, Hypermesh, and Nastran.

Select accomplishments:

Achieved CY 2004 Design gap closure of $14.2M

Successful launch of the 2003 Lincoln LS Instrument Panel and Console at Wixom Assembly Plant.

Launch of the Body Side and Framing lines/assembly tools for the 2003 Expedition at Michigan Truck Plant.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MSME - University of Michigan

BSME – University of Michigan

HONORS / ACCREDITATIONS

Member-Tau Beta PI (Engineering Honor Society) –University of Michigan

Member-PI Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering Honor Society) –University of Michigan

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