CURT ZASKE

Surprise, AZ ***** 517-***-**** advbbn@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Over 20 years of automotive prototype fabrication experience. I pride myself on delivering projects on time and within budget, exceeding expectations. Highly skilled, motivated, organized, and excited to take on new challenges.

Skills: MIG and TIG welding, Axysy Mastercam Level 1 Certified, extensive custom prototype fabrication & design experience, experienced Hardinge CNC vertical mill operation, manual machinist, blueprint reading

Sr. Prototype Fabricator II 2/18/20- Present

Rivian Automotive, Proving Grounds, Wittmann AZ

Special projects team for Rivian R1T, R1S and Amazon delivery vehicles

• Fabricated, built, and commissioned the Rivian R1T and Amazon delivery vehicles (prototype and show)

• Fabrication updates – chassis, steering, suspension, and HVAC

• Safety roll cages for certification testing, dynamic chassis development, homologation, ADAS system development and validation

• Spec’ing out tooling and machinery necessary to complete large projects

• Supported special projects team in Irvine CA on proprietary development

• Collaborate with vendors and facilities to order, install and set up equipment, while staying within budget to build out fabrication shop at Rivian Proving Grounds

• High level communication with senior leaders to provide progress updates on all projects

• Rivian driver training 101,202, CMV/Tow and TAPG proving grounds driver training

• Advanced Rivian driver training 301

Sr. Fabrication & Engineering Prototype Development Leader 3/1/2004 – 1/1/2020 MAHLE Engine Components USA, Inc. Farmington Hills, MI

• Sr. gas & diesel piston temperature plug development group specialist

• Lead Sr. Fabricator for electrically injected diesel re-gen program for large American automaker

• Lead Sr. Fabricator for engine dynamometer testing laboratory, OE emission cold start carts for large automaker and MAHLE turbulent jet ignition

• Axysy Mastercam Level 1 certified

• Real time measurement telemetry “RTM” for customer programs Sr. Fabricator for Concept/Prototype Division 5/1996 – 2/2004 Roush Industries/Roush Racing Livonia, MI

• Fabricator for Roush Racing NASCAR teams

• Work directly with engineers and designers from Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors to fabricate automotive parts from blueprints

• Concept bikes for Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycles, Ford GT40 and F350 Tonka concept vehicles fabrication build team and armored vehicle program for the United States government Education

Metallurgy/Welding Schoolcraft College, Livonia MI 1998 – 2000

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