TIMOTHY A. SMITH

CATIA V* DESIGN ENGINEER

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Novi, MI 48375

Email: adgq1d@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 248-***-****

SUMMARY

A proven track record: Adapting and developing ideas and designs from concept to production, utilizing the skills and techniques obtained from previous positions in the design world

Ability to Adapt to Current Technology: In the last three decades always kept up with the current and future technologies by attending some of the best education facilities available

Retain & Grow Top Talent: mentored, trained, worked with and managed some of the most talented Designers and Engineers in the business. Always ready to share my talents to all Delivers Solutions Customers Value: Improved customer relations by working to meet critical deadlines and delegating workload to qualified associates, very punctual and also able to work necessary overtime when needed to complete the project on time.

Ability to adapt to a Variety of Different Cultures and Environments: Worked in S. Korea, Sweden, Italy and various places around the US.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Project, Outlook Word, Excel, Power Point, Team Center, ENOVIA, ECAS, ETAC, SPEED, DIOL, CATIA V1-V6(13 yrs, 29,000+ hours V5),(1,300 hours V6) PDM, BRIDGE, DCCS, NCM, IVT, LOPA, CSOS, Kola(PDM), SMROGD, BRIDGE, SMARTEAM, PLM, PDM Link

EXPERIENCE

CATIA Design Engineer G-tek onsite Rivian (Plymouth, MI) 10/2019-05/2020

Designed BIW roof structures including bows, canterail, header outer, hand off brackets,

and roof panels for CAE release using CATIA V6 and ENOVIA

CATIA Design Engineer Webasto (Plymouth, MI) 10/2018-10/2019

Designed and packaged removable hard top for 3 and 5 door Bronco SMC and Folio composite including latches, side windows, rear wire cover and J bracket attached to BIW SAP

CATIA Design Engineer Volvo/Mack Trucks (Greensboro, NC) 06/2014-10/2018

Designed, packaged and coordinated 6700 IP structure, components, BIW, interior trim, door panel and H-VAC while advising coworkers about plastic design and DFMEA

Designed and packaged and released Mack and Volvo exterior sun visors, exterior marker lamps, Splash shields, Hood insulations, DEF door assembly and sheet metal brackets

Coordinated with exterior groups to solve problems and meet requirements for “P” release PDM Link, ENOVIA

CATIA Design Engineer Zodiac Aerospace (Gainesville, TX) 06/2013-06/2014

Designed and packaged New Z300 T/C seats for Boeing 777 and Airbus A350

Developed process for Active base frame assembly to be used on all Z300 seats for fast accurate manipulation of assemblies.

Created and published instructions on Best practices for part, assembly creation and manipulation (when used by new employees their knowledge of how Smart Team works was increased to expert level with minimal effort) Coordinated with ME, Stress, shop, and tooling, before releasing final product to Customers. Smart Team

CATIA Design Engineer 777 Interiors Focal, Boeing (Everett, WA) 09/2011-06/2013

Designed, packaged and positioned stow bins and end caps to meet new customer requirements for 777 new look interiors.

Created initial work statements, established release schedules, 4 square timelines, feasibility studies and delegated work as needed to meet established timelines.

Coordinated with suppliers, ME, Stress, shop, and tooling, before releasing final product installation EVOVIA

CATIA Design Engineer, Daimler Trucks (Portland, OR) 06/2010-09/2011

Design and packaging of hood support and receiver to accommodate all Western Star trucks resulting in a considerable cost reduction and SMROGD, (TEAM CENTER)

CATIA Design Engineer, Honda Design Facility (Raymond, OH) 05/2006-01/2010

(Motorcycle Division)

All 4-wheel, Jet Ski, and MTV vehicle plastics, frame and components Concept to production. Helped with the integration from V4 to V5 While coordinating with other groups within Honda R&D.

CATIA Design Engineer, Interior Design Facility (Chrysler, Auburn Hills, MI) 06/2005-05/2006

Responsible for LX door, JC49 cluster bezel, and Shroud from concept thru production. Team Center

CATIA Design Engineer, Incat Design Facility (Chrysler, Troy, MI) 05/2004-06/2005

Styling/A-class surfacing work on Daimler/Chrysler production vehicles. Front and rear fascias, body side, fenders and hood.

CATIA Design Engineer, Hella Corporation (Chrysler, Plymouth, MI) 09/2003-05/2004

PT (Cruiser) and GMX 272 (SUV) tail lamp, head light and housing cost savings.

CATIA Designer/Leader, Lear Corporation (Jeep Auburn Hills, MI) 07/1997-09/2003

In charge of all Jeep division components including headliners, Air curtains, Carpet and silencers. Liaison between JTE and Lear (responsible for 6 designers)

Italy for one year to coordinate and design side airbag in seat, seat frame and cushion and various trim components from concept to production for Pininfarina ENOVIA

CATIA Design Engineer Kia Motors (Korea) 06/1996-06/1997

Created hood outer, hood inner, hinges, latch and prop rod from concept to production.

CATIA Design Engineer Mckenna GST, (Auburn Hills, MI) 05/1995-06/1996

Chrysler Prowler convertible weather seals

CATIA Design Engineer Volvo Corp (Sweden) 04/1994-04/1995

Designed door inner, Glass setup, Channels, Seals, Regulator packaging and flag trim

CATIA Design Engineer Freightliner Corp. (Portland, OR) 03/1993-04/1994

Created door inner, floor, sill plate, handle, latch, switch bezel and inner for P2 heavy truck SMROGD, TEAM CENTER

CATIA Designer, Chrysler Corporation (Auburn Hills, MI) 06/1990-03/1993

Center console, rear aperture, sill extensions, sliding door, tail lamps, hood latch, lift door, glass drops. TEAM CENTER

Various detail/layout positions in the automotive and military industries 1983-1990

EDUCATION

●Macomb Community College: Descriptive geometry, Drafting, and CAD (certificate)

●Batavia School of auto-body design. (certificate)

●H.L. Bosca School of auto-body design. (certificate)

●Dassault Systems: CATIA Advanced auto-body surface Course. (certificate)

●CAD Training Center: CATIA. solids(certificate)

●Incat training center 2004 “Top Gun” CATIA V5 course. (certificate)

●Incat training center – 2004 “ACA” CATIA V5 Class A surf. Course. (certificate)

●Oakland University-(certificate)

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