Richard (Rick) G Gliba

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Niota, TN. 37826

586-***-**** ● adb6bd@r.postjobfree.com

~ Experienced Design Engineer / Product Engineer / Project Leader / OEM Liaison Engineer ~

SKILL STRENGTHS:

Experienced in Stampings, Extrusions, Profiles, Hydroforming, Forgings, Castings, Injection Molding, Thermoforming, Structural Chassis, HVAC, Electronics, Latches, Interior/Exterior Trim Pieces, IP Panels, Door Panels, Seats, Seat belts, Seat tracks, Switches, Mechanisms, Glass, Glide Tracks, Clusters, and High-Pressure Injection Aluminum Brackets, Rubber grommets, Motor mounts, Over mold.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

GD&T and CATIA

Design Experience (Concept, Development, Vehicle Integration, Production, Aftermarket)

Instrumental in Reducing Weight and Improving Installation Ease

Successful at Minimizing Production Waste and Designing Commonality of Parts

Effective Producer of Substantial Cost Savings for OEM Customers and Suppliers

Certified in Engineering Design Processes, DFMEAs, FMEAs, GD&T

Chrysler Accolades and Recognition Awards for Superior Performance

4 Registered Patents – Hand Parking Brake, Turn Signal Switch and Glove Box Door, H&C Headrest

PROFICIENCIES:

Proficient in CATIA V5, Solid modeling, GSD, 2D Drawing, Teamcenter

Proficient in Autodesk Inventor, Solid modeling, 2D Drawings, etc.

Soildworks 2017, Solid modeling, Surfacing, 2D Drawings, etc.

Trained in UG NX 9.0, Solid modeling, 2D Drawings, etc.

Fluent in Microsoft Office

Dedicated Cross-Functional, Global Team Player and Leader

Multi-task, Self-Starter with Excellent Communication Skills and Understanding Diverse Cultures

Strong Analytical Skills to Solve Complex Structural Problems and/or Designs

Supplier of product designs to all OEM programs

Concept design to launch

EMPLOYMENT:

Hydra Pools, Athens TN 01-2020 – present

SR Design Engineer

Designing custom built in-ground pools

Using Solidworks

Snap-on, Rochester Hills. MI (contract) 06/2018 – 05/2019

SR Design Engineer

Leading the Design Team

Designing Diagnostics Equipment for Toyota

Sending and rec’d data

Using and learning Autodesk Inventor

Designing extra padding around the Panasonic Toughbook Tablet & keyboard

Designing Plastic with Over Mold with Rubber

Making parts for 3D printing

Traveling to Tool Shop

Designing Assembly Process

Coordinating with upper management

Cost saving

Problem Solving Aptitude

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Ricardo Corp, Van Buren Township, MI (Contract) 10/2017 – 2/2018

SR Design Engineer

Designing Electric Tractor Trailer (18 Wheeler) for Kenworth / Toyota

Working with Catia V5 Solid Modeling, Surfacing and 2D drawing

Designing Aluminum and Steel brackets

Designing Fuel Cell, 12 Volt Battery Box, High Current Table Bracket

Designing electric power master brake booster for 2020 Ford 150 pickup truck

Using Windchill For PLM System

Design Reviews

Bordrin Motor Corp, Southfield, MI (Direct) 01/2017 – 09/2017

SR Design Engineer

Designing all Aluminum SUV for China

Working with Catia V5 Solid Modeling, Surfacing and 2D drawing

Designing high voltage Battery box

Designing Aluminum Casting

Designing complete door closer in stamp aluminum

Designing BIW Structural Parts in stamp aluminum

Design Reviews

Gentherm Inc., Northville, MI (World Headquarters) (Direct) 08/2015 – 01/2017

CAD DESIGNER

Designing Heating & Cooling Seats

Working with Catia V5 Solid Modeling, Surfacing and 2D drawing

Working on Ford Team Center

Designing injection & blow molds plastic parts

Designing Heating Mats

Designing VTB Cooling Bags

Working with all OEM’s

Certified in Ford Team Center

Patent Pending on a design for Head Rest Blower System

Panasonic America, Farmington Hills, MI (Contract) 01/2013 – 08/2015

Product Engineer for Panasonic Rear Camera division / Design Release Engineer at GM Tech Center

Attended customer liaison meetings

Worked with GM software (cement, GM E2 system to process Work Orders)

Coordinated with various supplier and production plants to ensure that all necessary components were available for fit and function in next build phase

Performed Quality Control (testing, validation, etc.) on-site for OEM assembly plants

Assist GM Engineering in troubleshooting issues

Support product launches at GM vehicle assembly plants

Coordinate with cross-functional teams within Panasonic and GM

Coordinate releases for Service Support and warranty review and analysis

Release Product in GM's system

Create, release, test and maintain calibration files for all applicable vehicle lines and regions

Support weekly Team meetings to discuss open issues and lead them to fast resolution/closure

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Roush, Allen Park, MI (Contract) 07/2012 – 12/2012

Sr. Catia Designer

Worked on multiple programs for Ford on complete package HVAC Ducts

HVAC Vents using blow mold and injected mold plastic parts technology

Designed various electrical door releases and different cell phone holders on door panels for Next Generation Interior 2017 vehicles using Teamcenter daily

Ford C3PNG

Ford standards

Valeo Wiper Systems Troy, MI (Contract) 08/2011 - 12/2012

Lead Designer Engineer

Worked on multiple programs for Ford on complete package wiper systems

Designing high-pressure injection aluminum brackets, utilizing smart parts in the design

Assist products systems engineers with innovative designs

Strong working knowledge of Aluminum High Pressure Die Casting

Ability to analyze and solve complex casting design problems

MSX, Auburn Hills, MI (Direct Position) 02/2002 – 08/2011

Design Engineer Liaison/Product Manager

Redesigned in solids and made drawings for Behr HVAC

HVAC blow molded plastic ducts, and Valeo HVAC Unit System

Designing cowl screen & air inlet panels in plastic

Interface between customers, supplier, quality and manufacturing

Designing Sunroofs for supplies

MSX, Auburn Hills, MI (Direct Position)

Hybrid Concept and Development Group working on Chrysler Programs

Component/Systems designs included steel stamping chassis mounted brackets for inverters, inverter cooling modules integrating pump, fan, heat shield and heat exchangers

Plumbed With hose and tube assemblies [thermal duct H-Vac System], auxiliary transmission pumps

Steel stamping brackets, engine special alternator brackets, battery packaging, forged brackets, and control arms. All were used on prototype vehicles for testing, prototype and production. (Full phase responsibility)

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT WORK HISTORY:

Lear Corporation, Dearborn, MI (Direct Position) 02/1999 – 02/2002

Sr. Catia Design Leader / Catia Consulter

Eaton Corporation, Southfield, MI (Direct Position / Division moved out of state) 12/1995 - 01/1999

Sr. Catia Designer

Budd Company, Troy, MI (Direct Position) 06/1994 – 12/1995

Sr. Catia Designer

Chrysler JTE Corporation, Detroit, MI (Contract) 01/1990 – 05/1994

Project Leader and Supervisor

I started in Tool Design from 1976 to 1983

Been in the business since 1976

EDUCATION: Mechanical Design, Drafting, Math, Blue print reading.

Macomb Community College

Warren, MI 48088

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