Design Engineer

Joseph Nowak

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EDUCATION:

Walsh College - Troy, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration

EXPERIENCE:

EDAG Corporation (01/20 – present) Troy MI

CATIA V5 Lead Senior Designer

Worked both on-site and remotely with customers and Subject Matter Experts as Design Lead for

Ford F-150 BIW re-design/weight reduction program in conjunction with Novelis Aluminum corporation.

Extensive work with FEA and CAE to achieve maximum part performance, robust design and manufacturability.

Created multiple design options of several parts in relation to cost, weight, part thickness and material.

North American Lighting (01/19 – 01/20) Farmington Hills, MI

TEC Group Associates

Designer – Ford Electric Transport Van program

Created parametric models using Part Design solids and GSD surfaces on CATIA V5.

Extensive work on plastic, cast and sheet metal lighting components including light pipes, carriers, reflectors, and bezels from initial design and placement using Master Sections through 3D development within the packaging environment using Design for Manufacturing preferred practices.

Fiat-Chrysler Automobile - Auburn Hills MI (05/17-01/19)

CSM

KBE CATIA V5 Template Designer - Body - Exterior Fascia Group

Developed front and rear modifiable fascia parts for Ram Truck, Jeep, and Chrysler cars including all phases from initial design through release.

Created modifiable part templates to accommodate changing style design options and packaging envelope options.

Mayco International (10/16 – 04/17) Sterling Hts. Mi

Design Group Leader – Faraday Future Electric Car

•Working leader guiding the design of component part development.

•Created interior plastic parts such as console, door trim and in parts.

•Created a library of attachment features such as clips and doghouses for reuse by other design engineers.

•Create parametric models using CATIA V5 best practices and industry proven methods.

•Liaison between group designers and management to manage workload and ensure that dates are met.

Webasto Roof Systems (03/14 – 10/16) Rochester Hills Mi

Lead Designer - Ford Truck Programs F150, F250 and Lincoln Navigator

•Design plastic and sheet metal sunroof components and mechanisms.

•Create Kinematical studies of mechanisms and sunroof components.

Toyota Tech Center - TEMA - Ann Arbor/Saline MI (08/04 - 03/14)

Global Technologies Inc.

CATIA V5 Designer - Design Engineering Department Worked extensively on programs and groups from start to completion in the following departments:

•IP Group

Developed plastic components for console, panel dash, and instrument panel, I worked on interior trim door panels, glove box housing, and rear console components.

Seating Group

Created metal parts for both structure and function

Created kinematical studies on motion, clearance and packaging.

Created plastic parts such as cup holders and arm rests

•Exterior Plastics Group

Created front and rear fascia and grille features

Created radiator surround parts for strength and air flow

In addition to Sr. Designer, I also assumed the following positions at Toyota:

CATIA V5 Supporter

Supported all groups of designers and engineers throughout the building.

CATIA V5 Training Leader & Advanced Method Development Specialist

•Developed classes and extensive documentation for all engineering groups with specific needs and requirements to advance their design process using best practice methods to create robust, modifiable designs.

•Taught hundreds of classes, seminars, and tutored engineers and modelers in CATIA V5 Part Design, Generative Shape Design, Assembly Design, Kinematics, FEA-CAE and advanced design methods.

Engineering Solid Solutions Inc. / Southfield, MI (03/03 – 08/04)

Ford Motor Company - Advanced Engineering Center - Ford Dearborn

CATIA V5 Design Consultant

Chassis Group

•Assisted as sole consultant in the development of parametric models for Chassis group using industry-proven techniques developed for both design and modification of complex parts and assemblies.

Marisa Industries, Inc. – Rochester Hills, MI. (09/94 – 03/03)

Chrysler Tech Center

CAD Engineering Design, Support and Education

CATIA Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Powertrain Groups: 5.7L, 2.4L, 1.6L, 3xL Engines, Chassis, Viper and Transmission groups.

•Involved in developing and implementing Power train methodology using CATIA V4 and CATIA V5 with best practice methods, documentation, and model creation for engine, transmission and Chassis platforms. Taught classes ranging from basic through advanced methods.

•CATIA Subject Matter Expert / Trainer / On-site support – 5.7L RAM Pilot Engine Group

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT:

Macomb Community College / Warren, MI, M- Tech Center / Centerline MI (09/05– Current)

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

•Developed and currently teaching CATIA V5 CAD design program classes focusing Part Design, Assembly Design and Drafting.

Class A Surfacing Academy / Troy MI (04/10 – 11/11)

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

•Developed and taught CATIA V5 functionality and best-practice application classes to laid off automotive designers. Classes ranged from basic through advanced covering Solids, Surfaces, Drawings, Assemblies, Kinematics, Intelligent design – Knowledge ware, and FEA analysis.

Oakland County Community College / Auburn Hills, MI (09/01 – 06/06)

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

•Developed, documented and taught CATIA V5 CAD design program classes focusing on Fundamentals, Part Design, Generative Shape Design, Assembly Design, and Kinematics.

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