Project Engineer Business Unit

Stacey Cole

Redford, Michigan *****

Phone: 248-***-****

Email: ****.*******@*****.***

EDUCATION

• Lawrence Technological University, May 2011

Manufacturing Systems for the Defense Industry, Graduate Certificate

• Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan,

Master of Science and Administration

• Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan,

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Dynamics Land Systems (October 2018 to present), Sterling Heights, MI

Lead Project Engineer (March 2020 to present)

• Electrical wiring harness design including component selection for connectors, backshells, sleeving, braiding, sealants, boots, transitions, etc.

• Harness layout through vehicle, branch points for multi-branch harnesses.

• Design to environmental requirements for temperature, shock, vibration, submergence, exposure to harsh chemicals.

• Design harnesses for MIL ground vehicle environment.

• Design in Mentor Capital software.

• Provide direction to CAD draftsman to route harnesses in 3D CAD tools (Pro-E and/or NX) and develop released drawings for harnesses, electrical installations and wiring diagrams.

• Assist systems engineers to define whole vehicle pin-level interconnect.

• Collaborate with physical architects to define harness routing channels, space claims.

Yazaki North America/Automotive Wire Harness Supplier (1998 – 2018), Canton, MI

Application Engineer - Core Engineering (2015 - 2018)

• Lead developer and instructor for Advanced Design Change training (Schematic and Core Drawing Markup Standard), DFMEA and Design Intention Sheet.

• Directed Core Systems and Tools (CST) team to release corporate document.

• Lead Cross Functional Teams to release Core Drawing Markup Standard, Drawing Standard and Component Engineering Process documents.

• Designed for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt project certification completed, improving the markup related returned Concern Study for General Motors Business Unit by over 50%.

• Managed the Gemba reporting process for North, Central and South America business.

• Subject Matter Expert for Engineering Essentials Training Program.

• Quality Engineer for General Motor Business Unit (GMBU) (Dual Assignment)

• Investigated customer complaints, conducted root cause analysis and developed corrective actions using Concern Study (CS), Global Quality Reporting System (GQRS), and 5 Whys.

• Developed presentation for historical CS analysis.

• Create quality manufacturing aids.

Application Engineer - Chrysler Business Unit (2010 - 2015)

• Developed quote packages for potential new carline customers.

• Validate and develop Mentor Graphics Capital XC software for automotive wire harness 2D drawings.

• Developed and administered the training program for Cap-H and Capital XC wire harness software.

• Trained and mentor engineers on the China, US and Mexico design release process.

• Designed and released automotive wire harnesses using Cap-H for GM, Jeep, Chrysler Heavy & Light Duty Truck, Chrysler 200 & Avenger.

Senior Wiring Design Engineer - Chrysler Business Unit (2007 – 2009)

• Designed Automotive wire harnesses using Cap-H for Dodge Viper, Dodge Ram Truck, and seats for Dodge Crossover.

• Provided customer support at assembly plant operations & manufacturing support.

• Completed Design for Manufacturing, Design Guidelines, DVP&R’s & DFMEA’s and communicate with manufacturing and customers.

Engineering Management Design Review Project Engineer (2004 - 2007)

• Trained and Audited all new carline engineers for adherence to the Value Engineering Strategies, Design Guidelines, DFMEA & Design for Manufacturing.

• Developed Management Design Review Process, Produced & Presented results to upper management.

• Issued bids and negotiate with vendors on new cost saving components.

• Performed component evaluations to assure adherence to strategy and standards.

Senior Value Analysis Value Engineer - General Motors Business Unit (2002 - 2004)

• Researched and developed, wrote and presented cost saving proposals to wiring design engineers.

Wiring Design Engineer - Daimler Chrysler Business Unit (1998 - 2002)

• Designed automotive wire harnesses for Dodge Ram Van and Dodge Truck Vehicles.

ACTIVITIES

GDLS - DNA^2 Executive Board Member (2021- present), Choir Member (2022-2023)

Yazaki - Associate Volunteerism Council (AVC) Member 2014 to 2018

• Led Yoga Fitness Ongoing Fitness program

• Led, The Detroit Ice Dreams Hockey Association project

• Co-led: Alternative for Girls, National Neighborhood Property Community Development Corporation (NNPCDC), The Association for Youth Empowerment, Uganda and How to Fish Web projects

Brother and Sisters mentor, Focus Hope, Center for Gifted Children, Paint the Town

Christ Church - 2018-present)

Zumba Fitness - Lead Organizer

Gleaners Food Bank (Generated food and financial donations)

Hilbert Middle School (Canteen Photographer)

United Way Committee Member

YMCA (Soccer and T-Ball Coach)

AWIM (A World in Motion) – Bulman and Smith Elementary Science Project Teacher

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