Design Engineer Assistant

Obert L. Burch (Obie)

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Royal Oak, MI 48067

Phone 248-***-****

E-mail ***********@*****.***

Objective

Seeking a professional position in CAD (CATIA) Design

Education

June, 1982 Michigan Technological University

Associate in Mechanical Design Technology

President of ASCET Student Chapter

Worked as Production Assistant for University Theatre

Professional experience

March, 1989 – May, 2020 Johnson Controls/Adient, Plymouth, MI

Design Engineer

Responsible for Automotive Seating System Design. Core Product Development. Advance Product Development. Focus on Structural and Mechanism Design.

CAD work with CATIA, Ideas, AutoCAD, and some Solidworks

5 Patent Disclosures Filed. 2 Patents Awarded.

OEMs Chrysler, Ford, GM, Land Rover, Polaris, Toyota, Nissan

R and D Work with Plastic Bottling Group for recycle for Seating Pad Development

DFA, DOE and DFM Focus.

Collaborated with One-Step Analyst in Part Design Optimization

Worked extensively with Stamping Tool sources, to assist with Tool Design.

September 1984 – March 1989 Douglas Components Bronson, MI

Designer

Steering System Design and Development for Class 8 Truck, Agricultural and Construction Equipment

Design of Lift and Tilt Systems for Outboard Marine Drive Systems

1 Patent Disclosure Filed.

Advanced Material Development for Steering Systems. Net Shape Aluminum Casting, Screw Machine and Stamping.

Implantation of Material Tracking through Design System throughout Product Line

Theatrical Design Technician

Production Lighting Designer and/or Assistant for Theatrical Presentations for two Professional Summer Seasons

Volunteer experience

September 1982- present Various Theatre Organizations

Theatrical Designer

Scenic and Lighting Design for more than 100 Productions. Including CAD design, building, painting and mounting for more than a dozen locations; including 2 Off Broadway productions.

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