product designer
Resume:
David D. Azar
Howell, MI - U. S. A. - Tel: 810-***-****
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Objective: Seeking full time employment as a Senior Automotive Body Designer/Engineer or Product Designer/Engineer.
Qualifications:
Highly skilled at Unigraphics/NX, up to and including Version 9
Teamcenter, Version 9
Viz Mock-Up, Version 9.1
Expert in 3D Modeling and Class A Surface Development
Experienced in NX Drafting Operations
Knowledgeable with most Tooling Methods and Processes
Extremely adept with the deployment of Lean Engineering and Manufacturing Techniques
Experienced in Fabrication, Assembly and Manufacturing Process Engineering
Extensive experience in Data Management
Thorough comprehension of GD&T: with regard to Tolerance. I have not used it in drawing format for several years due to being pegged as a lead designer. My superiors gave me responsibilities for such duties that precluded my being used as a draftsman or drawer of prints.
Experience in Microsoft Office
Most willing and able to learn other Computer Augmented Design Software
U.S. Citizen: Born and Raised in Detroit
Experience:
Self Employed: Detroit Design and Development, LLC 10/16 - Present
Chief Designer/Chief Engineer
Architectural Design and engineering
Artist
Product Design and Development
In Process of learning Catia
EDAG via Right Angle Staffing 01/2015– 09/16
Senior Product and Automotive Design and Engineering
Utilizing UG/NX for design and development of a wide variety of commodities; automotive and truck product development from styling through engineering and production.
Class A surface development
Math Model File Organization
Structural packaging and Design
Interior and exterior plastic parts and assemblies and related attachment hardware.
Sheet metal and BIW development with an emphasis on weight and cost reduction.
David Bogdan Builder 05/2014– 01/2015
Senior Architectural Design and Build
Residential, Commercial and Structural - Manual Design and Build
Ground Up Development; Foundation, Sub-Structure, Structure, Utilities (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Telecom).
General Motors 06/2012 – 5/2014
Senior Automotive Body Designer (Contract-Aerotek Engineering)
Engineering and Design of Exterior Trim (Hood Extractors, Door Claddings, Rocker Moldings, Sill Plates, Body Appliques, Roof Ditch Moldings and Luggage Racks and other Body Side and Front & Rear End Trim) components and assemblies utilizing NX 8.
Engineering and Design of Body Structure (Rear End Panel & Assembly) components and assemblies utilizing NX 8.
Releasing Parts and Assemblies in all stages of development from Beta through
Production with the latest GM Versions of NX, Teamcenter 9 and Vis-Mockup 9.1.
Chrysler – CTC – Auburn Hills, MI 06/2011 – 04/2012
On The Job Trainer/Mentor in Teamcenter and NX (Contract-Tata Technologies Inc.)
Provided Instruction in Teamcenter and NX
Some Instruction in VisPro
General Problem Solving
Navistar, Allen Park, MI 03/2011 – 05/2011
Senior Truck Body & Chassis Designer – Engineer (Contract-Roush Industries)
Engineering and Design of exterior body panels, components and hardware utilizing Unigraphics.
Class A surface development
Engineering and Design of chassis, bumper and body panel to chassis brackets.
Exterior mirror assembly design.
Restraint design and packaging.
Navistar, Tulsa, OK 06/2010 – 01/2011
Senior Bus Body & Chassis Designer – Engineer (Contract-The Experts)
Engineering and Design of exterior and interior body panels, components and hardware utilizing Unigraphics.
Class A surface development
Structural engineering and design of bus body to bus chassis attachments.
Extensive post-design data management.
Body in white design
Side door and rear escape door development
Bus chassis development
Navistar, Fort Wayne, IN 08/2008 – 04/2010
Senior Truck Body Engineering Designer - Engineer (Contract-Engineering Resources Inc.)
Engineering and Design of exterior body panels, components and hardware utilizing Unigraphics.
Class A surface development
Redesign and engineering of existing structural, exteriors and ornamental components emphasizing cost and weight reduction.
Liaison engineering with suppliers to attain tooling and product change cost estimates.
Extensive post-design data management.
Body in white design
Transmission shifter boots
HVAC with hose and duct routing
General Motors 08/2007 – 07/2008
Senior Automotive Body Designer (Contract-Altair Engineering)
Engineering and Design of electrical wiring harnesses and components utilizing Unigraphics.
Design, detail and layout for electrical wiring for completion of major components. Inner door (window, lock, mirror, mechanical seat and sound system wiring layout), instrument panel (gauge, lighting, sound system, signals, HVAC and accessory wiring). Plus console, interior and exterior lighting, sun roofs, Yaw sensor and air bag, drive train sensor and ignition systems, defoggers and wipers, etal.
General Motors 7/1999 – 01/2006
Senior Automotive Body Designer (Contract-Gilbar & Gonzalez Engineering )
Engineering and Design of exterior trim and exterior lighting (head lamps, marker lamps, turn signals, tail lamps, CHMSLs and appliqué lamps)
Class A surface development
Engineering and Design of Sunroofs and routing of electric harnesses and drain tubes
Engineering and Design of attachment hardware and fasteners
Worked as a mentor in design utilizing Unigraphics
Crucam Inc. 08/1998 – 07/1999
Senior Automotive Body Designer (Contract)
Engineering and Design of instrument panels, and related structure
Class A surface development (Unigraphics)
Engineering and Design of consoles and HVAC duct/routing
Engineering and design of other interior trim and abutments (including air bags and restraints)
Interior door trim with electro and mechanical routing
General Motors 05/1995–08/1998
Senior Automotive Body Designer (Contract-Engineering Technology Inc.)
Engineering and Design of structure
Engineering and Design of interior trim and flooring (carpet and insulation)
Engineering and Design of exterior trim
Class A surface development (Unigraphics & CGS)
Engineering and Design of harness routing, connectors and fasteners
Interior and exterior door design with emphasis on structure and safety (impact worthiness)
This engineering office was divided into groups based on zones; by this I mean that my group handled everything from the firewall to the rear deck and everything from the ground to the 750 height line
Johnson Controls 02/1994–05/1995
Senior Automotive Body Designer (Contract-Team Resources)
Engineering and Design of automotive seating
Class A surface development (CGS)
Engineering and Design of automotive seating mechanisms, framework and restraints
FMC 07/1992–02/1994
Senior Automotive Body Designer (Contract-Masco Tech Inc.)
Engineering and Design of interior trim, instrument panels and consoles
Class A surface development (PDGS)
Engineering and Design of electrical wiring routing and connectors
Engineering and Design of vibration dampeners and insulators
General Motors 01/1990–07/1992
Senior Automotive Body Designer (Contract-Hawtal Whiting Inc.)
Engineering and Design of body and structure
Engineering and Design of glass, exterior trim and wheels
Class A surface development (CGS)
Engineering and Design of fasteners and hardware
Modern Engineering 07/1986–01/1990
Senior Automotive Body Designer (Contract-Modern Engineering Service Co.)
Worked class A surface development at GM Design Staff
Engineering and Design of body and structures
Engineering and Design of fasteners and hardware
Engineering and Design of interior and exterior trim and wheels
Worked as a CGS instructor in computer aided design and data management
Interior and exterior door design with impact bars, glass drop and mechanisms (tracks and rails)
Education:
Lawrence Technological University School of Architecture – Junior Status
Philpot School of Automotive Body Design, Madison Hts. MI-1985–1986
Auto-Body Drafting and Design: Graduated with honors.
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