James Brady

***** ****** **., ******** ********, MI 48045

Cell Tel: 586-***-****

Email: ad3fze@r.postjobfree.com

DESIGNER PROFESSIONAL

My proficiency in CAD tools offers me the ability to follow standard modeling practices with developing the manufacturability of components and subsystems. This includes the responsibility for developing design solutions to meet component requirements while participating in cross-functional teams involving issue resolutions. I am an experienced manufacturing product designer, seeking advanced opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Edscha North America Technologies, Auburn Hills, MI May 2022 – January 2024

Design Contractor

Utilized CATIA V5 for developing internal test fixtures for GM, Stellantis, Ford, and Tesla’s hood, door, liftgate, and tailgate hinges, door checks, and liftgate actuator assemblies. This included continuously managing the customer release of both math and drawings into General Motors Teamcenter Product Data Management (PDM) System.

Daily supported internal designers with customers project specific components data in Teamcenter and NX assemblies.

ZF NORTH AMERICA, Northville, MI August 2017 – May 2022

Senior Designer

Designer utilizing CATIA V5 managing Zoox autonomous drive module 3D geometry and 2D drawings. Controlling CAD Data Management for internal projects and external customers, utilizing Enovia and Teamcenter PDM. Manage NX CAD and drawings for GM, FCA, Daimler and CATIA V5 for FORD.

Metalsa, Novi, MI April 2016 – August 2017

CAD Design

Specialist responsible for the development and data management of General Motors Truck GMT610 and 31XXN Structural Frames. Utilized UNIGRAPHICS NX 9.0 CAD for designing, detailing implementing GD&T manufacturing requirements and managing GM TEAMCENTER PDM data.

Fluid Routing Solutions, Madison Heights, MI March 2015 – April 2016

Product Design

CAD Designer utilizing UNIGRAPHICS NX 9.0 CAD for designing, detailing implementing GD&T manufacturing requirements and GM TEAMCENTER PDM for automotive fuel fill assemblies.

Elringklinger, Plymouth, MI July 2014 – November 2014

Design Contractor

CAD Designer and detailer of cylinder head gaskets utilizing UNIGRAPHICS NX 8.0 CAD software.

Tachi-S Engineering, Farmington Hills, MI September 2013 – January 2014

Design Contractor

Designer developing products and details containing Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances for Nissan automotive seating applications utilizing UNIGRAPHICS NX 7.5 CAD software.

General Motors Chassis Group, Warren, MI March 2012 – March 2013

Design Contractor

TEAMCENTER PLM engineering design release services.

Responsible for participating in cross functional teams in resolving design solutions to meet component requirements, involving brakes, suspension and driveline applications for applying DLT support.

Generated proper design and engineering procedures utilizing UNIGRAPHICS NX 7.5 CAD software.

Auto-Craft, Marine City, MI July 2011 – October 2011

Design Contractor

Designer of tooling paint fixtures for Toyota front and rear bumpers and rocker panels, accomplished this task utilizing CATIA V5 CAD software.

EDAG Engineering, Auburn Hills, MI March 2011 – July 2011

Design Contractor

Managed and conducted fastener support for Fisker Automotive existing and new vehicle platforms, utilizing CATIA V5 CAD software.

EX One Company, Troy, MI April 2010 – August 2010

Design Contractor

Designer of rapid prototype molds for processing of components for casting development analyzing customer data and processing requirements for manufacturing utilizing SOLIDWORKS CAD software.

Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Livonia, MI July 2008 – March 2009

Design Contractor

Designer of suspension conducted for Fisker Automotive 2011 electric vehicle manufacturing program.

Created aluminum front suspension design for front subframe, front knuckles, upper and lower control arms, components with chassis and driveline system integration using CATIA V5 CAD software.

Roush Industries, Alan Park, MI December 2007 – June 2008

Design Contractor

Designer of plastic powertrain air induction system for Ford Motor Company 2010 Mustang GT500KR vehicle. Conducted cross platform packaging with modified components innovation in existing engine and chassis compartment environment, implementing conformity using CATIA V5 CAD software.

Hayes Lemmerz International, Northville, MI May 1999 – November 2007

Senior Designer

Product and tooling designer of cast aluminum, nodular iron and thermoplastic powertrain and suspension components, Intake Manifolds, Water Pumps, Exhaust Manifolds, Front Knuckles, Control Arms, Cross-members and Front Sub-Frames.

Analyzed and established parting and die draw conditions for developing molds, patterns, core-boxes, inserts, and hot runner gating for completing feasible tooling for high production manufacturing.

Multiple casting processes; Die Cast, Low Pressure, Permanent Mold, Squeeze Cast, Sand Cast, & VRC/PRC utilized using CATIA V5 (2007) & CATIA V4 (1999-2006) CAD software.

Hayes Lemmerz International Technical Center, Ferndale, MI May 1993 – May 1999

(Formerly CMI International, Inc.)

Product Layout Designer/Detailer

Accurately designed and detailed FORD FRONT KNUCKLE cast, machined, and assemblies accomplishing these tasks on PDGS CAD software.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Applied Science, Automation Systems Design August 2012

Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

Associate of Applied Science, Special Machine Design August 1991

Associate of Applied Science, Mechanical Handling Design August 1991

Certificate, Mechanical Fabrication August 1990

Macomb Community College, Warren, MI

TECHNICAL CERTIFIED TRAINING

UNIGRAPHICS NX 7.5 March 2011

SOLIDWORKS August 2009

CATIA V5 February 2006

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