Thomas W. Bodary

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EXPERIENCE:

* October, 2015 to April, 2019: AAM in Hamtramck, MI. - CAD Product Designer, Design and Layout on UG NX 11 (and NX 9). Assignments include design, packaging and detail of Rear and Front Drive Module Carrier components and assemblies. Experienced in TCE/PLM, Agile and Wind Chill as well as Microsoft office suite.

* September, 2015 – October, 2015: FEV in Auburn Hills, MI. Contracted by Altair Inc.. CAD Product Designer, Design and Layout on UG NX 9. Engine design and packaging assignments on Chrysler truck products.

* August, 2014 to August 2015: General Motors in Warren, MI. Contracted by Mahindra Tech Inc.. CAD Product Designer, 3D Design and Layout for Experimental Mule Dev Vehicle/Concept/Showcar, on UG NX 9. Assignments include mostly feasibility studies packaging new car air cleaner assemblies, conducting design related clearance studies. Other assignments include a performance truck lift kit study and Radiator assembly feasibility studies.

* October, 2013 to July 2014: AVL-USA in Plymouth, MI. Contracted by Reliance One. Product Engineering CAD Designer, 3D Design and layout of Engine components on UG NX8.5. Assignments included aluminum block study team, revised cam shaft lobe profile studies, cylinder head gasket thickness and profile change issues and front end accessory drive component studies.

* October, 2011 to October, 2013: Lotus-USA in Sterling Heights, MI. Product Engineering CAD Designer in house at AM General in Livonia, MI., 3D Design and layout of engine components on UG NX8.0, NX7.5 and NX5.0. Assignments include multiple cylinder block drawing revisions due to vendor change, revised oil pan designs due to vendor change and miscellaneous engine component clearance studies.

* December, 2007 to October, 2011: Navistar Defense Engineering in Madison Heights, MI. – Contracted by ASG Renaissance. Product Engineering CAD Designer, 3D Layout/Design in Product Design Engineering using UG NX6 TCE & NX4 Windows, SDRC/Ideas, Microsoft Office, Open Office and Vismockup software on military and heavy duty commercial trucks and trailers for Navistar Defense - International Truck & BAE Systems. Assignments included design, clearance, vision, ergonomic and blast studies involving the following components and systems: Engine, air intake, exhaust, body, armor, chassis, steering, electrical (wiring/routing and components), fuel (line routing and fuel system), suspension, HVAC cooling, engine and transmission cooling, doors & door mechanisms, interior trim, seating, console and instrument panel. An ergonomic study using the 3D JACK modeling tools for a complete ambulance.

* June, 2004 to February, 2007: Ford Motor Company at Product Development Center in Dearborn, MI.

Product Engineering CAD Designer, 3D Layout/Design in Product Design Engineering using SDRC/Ideas, Digital Buck, Vismockup and Microsoft Office Products. Safety, ergonomic, vision, and ground clearance studies of complete vehicle in clay modeling design studios. Trained in Catia V5 & Team Center Engineering.

* March, 1990 to June, 2004: Ford Motor Company at Powertrain Operations Engine Engineering in Dearborn, MI. Product Designer, CAD Engine Design 3D Layout/Design of engine components and systems using SDRC/Ideas and CV CADDS 4X systems.

* February, 1989 to March, 1990: Buick-Olds-Cadillac in Detroit, MI. Contracted by Technical Engineering Consultants. 3D Layout and Design of Buick, Olds & Cadillac Engine components and systems using CV CADDS 4X.

CAREER SUMARY:

From drawing board Detailer to computer aided Designer on 4 CAD software packages over 25 years, my career has been rooted in engine design and morphed into a wide variety of skills in Product Design experience. Engine product component and system design to my current and preferable path of complete vehicle design, ergonomic and packaging studies that includes over six years in military engine and vehicle design experience.

PROFILE:

A resourceful problem solver possessing strong CAD modeling, effective communication, listening and leadership skills with an in-depth understanding of emerging technologies. Can work independently or as part of a team.

EDUCATION:

Batavia School of Drafting - Diploma

Detroit Engineering Institute - Detroit, Michigan

Gabriel Richard High School - Diploma - Riverview, Michigan