PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY Dearborn, MI

June 2020-Present

Design Assurance-Failure Mode Avoidance Analyst

Lead Chassis Core Module FMA Analysis for multiple modules simultaneously within VCSE. Establish TMM Plans to obtain Master Level for all FMA disciplines. Support D&R Engineers with proper FMA storage for legal references and approval within FEDE. Confirm robustness of all Module DV Plans in conjunction with Reliability SME. Manage cross-functional SME partnerships to ensure FMA analysis established all obligatory considerations from corporate Lessons Learned. Reduce and eliminate an excess of $100 million recall and dealership repairs.

May 2019-June 2020

International Market Group & Global Truck Planning Analyst Advanced to drive transformation across the enterprise, and develop strategic product plans for future Ranger/Transit Connect programs (US, Australia & UK). Product Development liaison to drive incorporation of Middle East & Africa requirements in early Product Planning and development stages for US Postal Service and Ranger. Develop profitable business plans to achieve 88%-110% Time Adjusted Rate of Return (TARR). Minimize Tooling, Facilities, Launch, Engineering (TFLE) investment required to develop new vehicle programs from cradle to grave. Coordinate US retail yearly volume structure, incremental units, revenue, cost and margins. Identify investment drivers, collaborate with program team to develop product changes to lower investment, and support key management review of investment drivers. Lead interfaces with Marketing, Design, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance and Manufacturing. Assisted in the development and roll out of the ‘360 Degree Feedback Tool (Ford Special Projects).

ANDRE S. CHAMPOUX

DESIGN - STRATEGY – ANALYST

Innovative design, strategy, analyst and MBA with rich experience leading global initiatives, transforming design, and cultivating customer experiences leveraging both traditional and digital methodologies. Offers a rare blend of creative and analytical thinking and direction to build design, development and strategy tactics, and drive internal transformations with an outstanding analytical prowess. Inclusive thought leader with an outstanding command of cultural nuances. Gracefully tackles aggressive and complex programs, fostering a team-centric mentality to deliver on seemingly impossible design, timing and financial challenges. 734-***-**** admk40@r.postjobfree.com

CORE COMPETENCIES

Ford Consumer Experience Management GREENBELT Certified (FORD) Design Thinking Customer ExperienceChange Management Product Strategy Product Planning Leadership & Team Building Design Assurance Failure Mode Avoidance Content Strategy & Management CATIA v5 CREO ProE ProE Mechanica TeamCenter/Tce Digital Buck (VisMockup) IDEAS GD&T AutoCAD Inventor Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI

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March 2015-May 2019

Design Engineer

Piloted multiple vehicle programs using the CATIA CAD system. Lead and control documents for Ranger/Mustang Cooling Systems, High Pressure Fuel System, complete Maverick platform manufacturing and ergonomic manual tool study, multi vehicle packaging layouts and reviews. Arithmetic stack-up calculations with the implementation of GD&T. Design foam NVH components, engine beautification covers. Implement Design Guide Parameters, TeamCenter Engineering (TCe), and TDM library management. CURT Manufacturing Wixom, MI

September 2014-March 2015

Program Manager/Senior Design Engineer

Manage programs for the design, development and testing for ‘aftermarket’ cargo management and towing products. Maintain top market standing and ‘first to market’ initiative. Coordinate meetings Engineering, Marketing and Manufacturing departments. Utilize AutoCAD Inventor design trailer hitches, ball mounts, front end push bars, bull bars, brush bars, tow hooks. Develop FEA analysis reports, chair design review meetings, design production fixtures with cooperation of the manufacturing team in Eau Claire, WI. Develop online installation manuals and videos, prepare strategic social media platforms and content, report production costs for all products, assemble, design and construct installation manuals. Oversee all design operations in the absence of the Director of Engineering.

FEDERAL MOGUL Plymouth, MI

November 2013-September 2014

Program Manager/Senior Design Engineer

Manage programs for the design and Development of ‘aftermarket’ light vehicle, commercial vehicle and OE Braking Systems (rotors, drums, cables, hoses, hydraulics) utilizing AutoCAD 2012 for various name brands

(Wagner, MOOG). Arithmetic stack-up calculations with the implementation of GD&T, CAD data management, precision part lists and distinction between OE applications. Support Marketing requests and coverage plans, schedule work and providing problem solving support. Review drawings for accuracy before release, production and customer approval; design review and technical direction. Provide BOM for quoting, conduct technical interfaces with customer engineering to discuss program, design specifications, Design Verification Testing (DVT), planning and reporting DVT results. APQP product launch program, preparation of process feasibility studies for new and modified product lines. ROUSH Industries Allen Park, MI

August 2011-November 2013

Senior Design Engineer

Responsible for the Design and Development of Valve Train components and assemblies utilizing CATIA V5, ProE Wildfire 5.0, & CREO CAD systems for various Ford Engine Programs. Arithmetic stack-up calculations with the implementation of GD&T, data collection using internal and external FTP data distribution using Tce

(Teamcenter 2007) and Windchill, and CAD data management. Senior Design Engineer

On site at EcoMotors. Worked within a team environment on the GEN6, GEN7 & GEN8 EcoMotors 2 stoke in-line engine using ProE Wildfire 5.0 CAD system & CREO; produce prototype parts and assemblies; responsible for the design and package of the entire Fuel System, design sheet metal heat shields, sand and die cast able parts; develop manufacturing procedures; use ProE Mechanica for FEA analysis; coordinate cost and timing with vendors/suppliers; arithmetic stack-up calculations with the implementation of GD&T; data collection using internal and external FTP data distribution (Windchill), and CAD data management; build relationships with vendors and suppliers; negotiate cost and timing of responsible components; delegate tasks to team members.

TERUMO Heart, Inc. Ann Arbor, MI

October 2010-August 2011

Senior Design Engineer

(CONTRACT) Lead the design department using ProE Wildfire 5.0 & CREO CAD systems for medical devices

(DuraHeart II). Development of detailed prototype and production drawings. Use ProE Mechanica for FEA analysis, produce prototype parts and assemblies, develop manufacturing procedures. Coordinate cost and timing with vendors/suppliers, arithmetic stack-up calculations with the implementation of GD&T, data collection using internal and external FTP data distribution (Windchill), and CAD data management. GKN Driveline NA Auburn Hills, MI

July 2010-October 2010

Senior Design Engineer

(CONTRACT)Lead the design department using ProE Wildfire 4.0-5.0 CAD systems for automotive (Chrysler) and off-road vehicle (Bombardier, Inc.) programs. Design cast/forge parts, machine parts, and rubber/plastic

(seals) parts, development of detailed prototype and production drawings. Use ProE Mechanica for FEA analysis; provide detailed design/engineering presentations to multiple high profile customers. Counter act with Japanese counter parts. Arithmetic stack-up calculations with the implementation of GD&T, data collection using internal and external FTP data distribution (Windchill), and CAD data management. Assist in the development of CAE.

LOC Performance Products Plymouth, MI

December 2008-Oct 2009

Senior Design Engineer

Lead the design department using ProE Wildfire 4.0 CAD system for government and military programs. Design cast/forge parts, machine parts, precision machined geared components, rear axle design, and rubber/plastic parts. Assist LOC Pac in the painting and coating of all military products, development of detailed prototype and production drawings. Use ProE Mechanica for FEA analysis, provide detailed design/engineering presentations to multiple high profile customers; adhere to all ITAR standards. Arithmetic stack-up calculations with the implementation of GD&T. Data collection using internal and external FTP data distribution, and CAD data management. Assist in the development of DVP&R, FMEA, PPAP. FORD Motor CompanyDearborn, MI

June 2000-November 2008

Product Design Engineer

(CONTRACT) Work within a team environment on the Duratec 3.5L and Duratec 3.7L (FWD & RWD) programs using the IDEAS CAD system. Lead and control documents for Cooling System, multi vehicle packaging layouts and reviews (S197, L319, P415, X250, P375, VN127), arithmetic stack-up calculations with the implementation of GD&T. Design sheet metal heat shields, sand and die cast able parts. Implement Design Guide Parameters, TeamCenter Engineering (C3PNG) and MetaPhase (IMI) data distribution, and TDM library management. INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES

Career & Technical Education Advisory

Board (Farmington Public Schools)

CAT 1 United States Cycling Federation

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-Blue Belt

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

Eastern Michigan University Water Polo

EDUCATION

MBA

University of Phoenix

2016

BS-Computer Engineering

Eastern Michigan University

1996

Language

English (Fluent)

Spanish (conversant)

French (conversant)

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