Layout Designer Continuous Improvement

David Tams

(Cell – 586-***-****)

Manufacturing & Industrial engineer focusing on process design, launch and continuous improvement.

Proficient in AutoCAD Architecture2024, AutoCAD AMEP (Autodesk Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing), Navis Works, Factory Cad 3D and Microstation V8i, Microsoft Office Programs such as Excel, Words & PowerPoint, certificates in CP3 IDEAS. Safety certificates, Plumbing and HVAC System Design in 3D, highly skilled in 2D - 3D design and modeling with extensive AutoCAD MEP & Autodesk Building System applications. Experience in Autodesk Inventor Professional 2023.

Experience

Paslin Co.

System Layout Designer

March 2023– Present

To ensure the provision of Layouts in line with Customer Specifications and ensure on-site facilities in line with customer and project requirements. To prepare precise timing plans for Layout and facility provision, in line with project constraints. Complete from scratch concept to integration for body and white, Support customer from Integration at supplier facilities all the way through to Installation. Weekly meetings; Field check after Integration, continued support to project leads; Installation support at Magna Plant, as builds and final uploads Teamcenter to ensure that customer expectations are managed and delivered, through establishing effective working relationships with key customer personnel.

HTI Cybernetics, Inc.

System Layout Designer

April 2021 – March 2023

Manufacturing Systems Layout Designer offering over 20 years of solid engineering skills in process and layout design matched with manufacturing assembly plant experience. Expertise in creating fully integrated FactoryCAD system layouts with strong background in execution and ability to design accurate installation drawings for skilled trades to install new tools and equipment as well as rearrange existing work cells.

Experienced in plant installations, field checks and error proofing.

Kuka North America

System Layout Engineer

Oct 2020 – April 2021

Worked on AGV line for Ramos, Update layout from Sketches and PDF.

Worked on Process Files for Chassis and Final Line for Detroit Hamtramck for General motors.

Created 3D System Layout of the Body Side Mainline and sub-assemblies for FCA

JR Automation Esys, A Hitachi Group Company

Senior Project Engineer

Jan 2020 – Oct 2020

Systems Layout Designer in creating fully integrated FactoryCAD system with the ability to design accurate installation drawings for installation of new tools and equipment as well as rearrange existing work area.

Committed to working relationships among team members and solve issues when arise.

G-Tech Professional Staffing, Inc.

Vehicle Layout Integrator at General Motors

Mar 2013 – Present

Location on-site at General Motors Company Technical Center, Warren, Michigan

Coordinate all General Assembly Layouts (and install drawings) for the vehicle program

Ensured that the Layouts follow GM drawing standards (as published by Central Layout Group)

Assisted the Manufacturing Engineer(s) with developing layout plans (and proposals) for their system/tool/equipment for the vehicle programs

Assisted the Manufacturing Engineer(s) with plant layout information in areas where system/tools/equipment are to be installed

Assist the IM/MSE in organizing GA Integration Meetings (GAIM) and Integrated Layout Review meetings (at the central office, and at the plants). Attend and participate in the GAIM

Assisted the IM/MSE in developing and tracking the Workstation Deep-Dive Review Schedule (with the fine scrolling dates)

Assisted the IM/MSE in organizing, and leading, the GA Deep-Dive Layout Review meetings (at the central office, and at the plants).

Organize and lead the Layout Field Checking effort, as required, for the vehicle program

Interface with the I.E. Central Layout Group on drawing transmittals. Follow the Central Layout process for Layout Change Control

Interface with the GA Install Engineer(s) to provide the Bid Pack (Request-For-Quote) drawings/database, and Install drawings/database

Coordinate layouts for the “phasing plan”/demolition drawings for tool/equipment install

G-Tech Professional Staffing, Inc.

Senior Industrial Engineer at General Motors

Apr 2012 – Mar 2013

On Site at GM Lansing Grand River Plant, Lansing Michigan

Updated General Assembly and Body Shop Line side materials for Bulk Container & small lot totes sizes, Part Numbers and Locations.

Validated Actual Standard Time for every station for new models Using APS, MODS, JES & SOS.

Validated All Power Tools in General Assembly, and Updated Master File.

Field Checked Shipping and receiving Dock for all Containers Sizes and Part Numbers and Updated Master File.

Field Checked entire Body Shop and General assembly Plant for Update!

Updated Plant Layouts System Files as built, using Factory CAD 3D.

Maintained drawing file library/archive and process incoming files for adherence to Central Layout Group standards

G-Tech Professional Staffing, Inc.

Global Central Layout Engineer at General Motors

Feb 2011 – Feb 2012

Develop New Proposed Layouts for San Luis Potosi, Mexico Transmission Plant.

Created 3D System Models Templates from Factory CAD and also used vendor’s templates to develop Plant Layout.

Scheduled meetings for information, instruction, and sign-off approvals.

Participated with project team and or client in the preparation of specifications and with installation, fabrication and start-up support.

Attended bid line-up meetings & review automation proposals with Vendors.

Provided Central Layout Group support for future program layout activities from concept through installation using 3D AutoCAD and Factory CAD.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Material Flow.

Knowledge of GM standards and processes.

Citi Staff Inc. on site at Comau Pico, Inc.

Mechanical 3D Designer

Nov 2009 – Jul 2010

Duties Included Body Shop system facility layout, BR166 & 411NMS_2011 Programs, Using Microstation V8i and AutoCAD 2008.

Responsible for creating a 3D Model facility using 2D system layout.

Vitamin World

Store Manager

Dec 2008 – Nov 2009

Performed store audit on a weekly basis.

Trained one on one with every associate on a daily basis to bring store average sales up.

Kept store ledger book up to date and accurate daily.

Completed monthly store inventory and cycle counts and checked product while cleaning Planogram reviews.

Customer service, helped customer fined there needs and educated customers on all products.

Ghafari Associates LLC

Mechanical Designer

Oct 2006 – Nov 2008

Modeled Industrial waste system design using AMEP 2008 for the Doha International Airport.

Generated 2D construction documents in AutoCAD MEP 2008 while under the direction of a Mechanical Engineer.

Worked on GM Toledo, creating extraction annotations, etc.

Project mechanical designer, supporting new engine program on-site at Ford Romeo Engine Plant. Responsible for routing new Mist/Dust Duct, process piping and utility piping systems.

Designed responsibilities encompass HVAC, mist and dust control, process piping, utility piping and fire protection systems with the ability to translate design concept requirements into construction documents.

Designed and installed new rooftop exhaust fans and associated ductwork for the battery chargers storage area for the Ford Van Dyke Plant.

Responsible for conceptual design for creating 3D Model of the Ethanol Plant converting wastes to ethanol worked with Client closely to come up with a concept utilizing the 2D layout along with pictures and video clips. The design can be found on agrestibiofuels.com and on youtube.com

Responsible for routing new HVAC system, adding a new air handling unit and rerouting the new ductwork from the old AHU. Using existing 2D layout and converting them to a 3D model.

Responsible for routing new utility piping and HVAC system using ABS to create 3D model for the GM Bedford in Indiana.

G-Tech Professional Staffing, Inc

Plant Layout Engineer at Ford Motor Company

Oct 2000 – Oct 2006

Onsite at Livonia and Sterling Heights facilities

Supported Plant CAD-Layouts for Sharonville, Van Dyke & Livonia Transmission plants.

Supported supervisor in forward planning for floor space requirements for new programs.

Scheduled meetings for information, instruction, and sign-off approvals.

Lead development of next generation layouts.

Duties Include facility layout, 6F & 6F Mid Programs, Using Microstation and AutoCAD.

Involved in the in-transition program field-checking department, inputting the equip. and machinery onto the Cad system.

Proposed future Machinery and Automation Layouts for Ford Motor Programs.

Designed departmental layouts for equipment and machinery installations.

Coordinated machine installation layouts for a variety of industrial departments.

Attended bid line-up meetings & review automation proposals with Vendors.

Prior employment history available upon request

Education

Wayne State University

Dates attended graduation 2002 – 2004

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