Mechanical Engineer Engineering

David A. Whitton II

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Project Engineering and Management- Masters Mechanical Engineer

Education

Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer – Mechanical Engineer certification one

Areas of Expertise and Skills

Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

CAD software, NX, Catia and SolidWorks

Team center, Vis view to develop cross sections of detailed areas for development.

File transfer and manipulation to communicate via email, texting or Microsoft Teams meetings.

Tangible prototype building from early concepts through launch of production.

2D drawings, GD&T, DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA.

Mold Flow studies and correlation to actual tooling execution and building

Professional Experience

Design of automotive interior products, instrument panel, seats and seat belts. Utilization of CAD, Teamcenter and developing solutions from concepts to launch. Building prototypes to prove to the cross functional team leaders a common goal of product reliability and excellence.

Whitton LLC – Redford, Mi – Project Engineer - 6/2022 - Present

Helping people use business and intrapersonal skills to complete a program of human development at ages 19 to 70.

Organizing groups to help find employment utilizing online tools for public awareness and application ability.

Performing CAD 3D analysis for small machine shop suppliers.

Conducting torque studies for fastener installations and safety factors calculations of support structures.

Tech Mahindra – Chicago, Ill - Product Leader 2/2022 – 6/2022

Perform design studies for Navistar Interiors.

Autonomous vehicles focused on HVAC and interior control systems.

Received NX CAD files from Teir 2 suppliers, inputted into one file and conducted packaging studies as well as designed needed brackets for Naviation unit, Vents, Wire harness and troughs as well as Steering Wheel with switches.

Cpk Interior Products – Troy, Mi - Product Engineer 10/2018 – 4/2021

Design, develop from creation to launch the Instrument Panel for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

From early CAD designing through use of NX and Team Center were the tools of the designing phase which went into SLA’s and verification before production and tool kickoff.

Execution from theoretical to prototypes, pilots, DV, PV and through Job1.

My primary components were the cosmetic exposed parts from the Appliques, Tracers and End Caps. From design to manufacturing, the launch was a success.

Development of test plans, submit components and full assembly verify if parts met specifications.

Hand test deflection and perceived quality of interfaces once assembly was complete. Made modifications to components as required. Test and verify all fasteners money torque initiatives and Tack-Time.

Communicate and implement immediate changes to tighten any gaps between components through temporary countermeasures while permanent tooling changes could be executed.

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29485 Ashford Parkway, Farmington Hills, MI 48334; 248-***-****; ****************@*****.***

Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) Product Engineer 3/2017 – 9/2018

Integrate, build and test JL Jeep Wrangler Instrument Panels through DV, PV and Job1.

Focus on fastener torque specifications and recommendations for full production volumes.

Wire harness routing details and recommendations are also a primary factor.

Launch of the JL met expectations.

Whitton LLC – Livonia, Mi – Project Engineer 7/2015 – 3/2017

Using NX9.0 and Catia V5 we are developing CAD models for prototype part submissions using STA and other machines to understand how the components will work for the customer.

Release GM Seat Belt designs as continuous systems for current production. Design Release Engineer on Cadillac CTS program.

Establish, create and implement Fascias, Bumpers and Grill best practices in design for GM programs. This involves organizing primary lead engineers to develop a smooth document trail that easily shares design information globally. Utilization of GM systems such as UG, VIS Mockup, VAS, CAE and hands on vehicle testing supported the Power point presentations attached to their global best practice system.

INFAC Corporation – Walled Lake, Mi - Applications Engineer 9/2014 – 7/2015

Takata – TK Holdings – Pontiac, Mi – Design Engineer 7-2011 to 5-2013

Optrex America – Plymouth, Michigan - Senior Field Applications Engineer, 1/2008 – 12/2009

Toyota Boshoku America (Contract received Direct Offer) – Novi, Michigan - Project Engineer, 9/2007 – 12/2007

Hella Electronics – Plymouth, Michigan - Senior Project Engineer, 4/2006 – 7/2007

Fisher Dynamics (Direct) – St. Clair Shores, Michigan - Lead Engineer, 4/2005 – 4/2006

Autoliv/NSK, - Auburn Hills, Michigan - Program Manager, 05/1998 – 11/2004

Manage and coordinate seatbelt programs by controlling cost and timing by satisfying customers expectations.

Launch GMX365/7, Cadillac and Honda seatbelt programs by kicking off and following many tools, controlled costs, test and validate to meet customers’ expectations on time. Components were Living Hinge Dring Cover, Handed Escutcheons, Insert Molded Dring, Garnish moldings, Levers and Buckle Covers to meet the customers unique design requirements. Coordinate cross-functional team meetings with three Autoliv plants, GM engineering and purchasing personnel as well manage P&L initiatives for the program.

Perform Matlab and Simulink studies, in-vehicle testing, utilize electronic data recorders, cameras, monitors, and ECU’s. For new quotes, design driver assistance systems such as park assist, belt reminders and pedestrian protection and integrate pro-active safety systems like adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning systems.

Become an expert on FMVSS / CMVSS 209,210,201 as well as ECE/EE. DFMEA and PFMEA. Create models using Solidworks and Catia for environment studies.

Selected Contributions:

Integrated Japanese designed restraint systems into GM vehicles by providing technical specification and communications any time to successfully launch the programs.

During the buyout of NSK, I provided the necessary technical communication and expertise to successfully integrate Autoliv systems into GM vehicles that were already designed using NSK systems.

Attained $900K annual cost savings for 2004 as well as 5% EBIT improvement.

Received Star Award and Outstanding Achievement recognition.

Takata Inc. – Seat Belt Systems - Auburn Hills, Michigan - Project Engineer - 08/1997 – 05/1998

Develop engineered application components for domestic customers utilizing Japan designed systems. Create drawings of new components, test and validate for production.

TRW - VSSI – Seat Belt Systems - Washington, Michigan - Systems Engineer - 6/1995 - 8/1997

Design, test, validate, and authorize vehicle production releases that meet FMVSS209 and customer specifications.

Perform retractor root cause analysis, improvement studies and validation for GM restraint systems and make decisions using GD&T, SPC, DFMEA, VSA and the testing facilities.

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