CAD Designer

ALGIS RUDIS

Novi, MI *****

**.*****@*****.***

Looking for opportunities in Southeast Michigan only

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a CAD Designer.

I have extensive Automotive experience. Experience with Department of Defense (DOD) projects.

Experience with Military Ground Vehicles.

I use parametric CAD modeling techniques.

SKILLS

CAD Knowledge: Catia V5, Catia V6 (3DEXPERIENCE), SDRC/I-DEAS, Solidworks, and PTC Creo 9

EXPERIENCE

CAD DESIGNER (08/2017 to 02/2025)*

Contractor: Design Services (Supporting General Dynamics Land Systems-GDLS) (PTC Creo CAD)

Responsible for Fuel System Installation: Fuel tanks, brackets, fuel lines, fuel fittings, fuel pumps, fuel sensors, etc.

Used Creo Piping to route fuel lines, and vent lines

Used Creo Sheetmetal to model aluminum fuel tank weldment panels and brackets

Used Creo Cabling for routing HV electrical harnesses: Turret HV power conversion and distribution hardware

Used Creo Cabling for routing LV electrical harnesses: Turret LV power distribution hardware installation

Released 3DPDF in Teamcenter for drawings of fuel tank weldment panels, brackets, and heat insulation panels

Familiar with Teamcenter, Vismockup, US ARMY drawing release process, and Creo Model Based Definition (MBD)

Full-time position for Enginuity (Windchill)(PTC Creo CAD)

Worked on CAD models for RIHGS for the DOD (Department of Defense) generator

Design Proposals for E1 mCHP. A home private generation Appliance (Combined Heat and Power System)

CAD Designer and Windchill Administrator

Modeled space claim models of electrical components

Used Creo Schematic to create wiring diagrams

Used Creo Cabling for cable routing

Used Creo Parametric for electrical connector designation

Full-time position for Motiv Power Systems (ENOVIA)(Solidworks CAD)

Responsible for 3D Electrical routing of High Voltage wiring, connectors, and retainers

Responsible for packaging of high voltage components/modules on all electric vehicles, with DMU checks

Responsible for Bill of Material (BOM) of final assemblies

Responsible for creating and releasing 2D drawings for production: detailed drawing with GD&T

Responsible for designing complex mechanical systems

Responsible for leading package review meetings for the Engineering Team

Designing internal components of Proterra battery pack such as bus bars and cooling system components

PLM experience: Enovia for Library part creation

Managing complex CAD assemblies with motion, and package clearance checks

Worked closely with Manufacturing Engineering for resolving build issues and work instructions

Trained CAD Designers on Solidworks and Solidworks Composer

Trained Designers and Engineer in Electrical Harness routing and best practices

Mubea Auburn Hills, MI

CAD Designer: Full-time position on CATIA V5 (09/2008 to 07/2017)

On-site at Ford Motor Company (PDC Building)

C3PNG Ford Teamcenter and Digital Buck (for 9 years)

Created and released 3D CAD and 2D drawings for all suspension components on all awarded Ford Programs

B-PLATFORM, C-PLATFORM, D-PLATFORM, P-PLATFORM, S-PLATFORM, AND U-PLATFORM

Worked with cross-functional Design and Engineering team to release suspension and powertrain components

Performed CAD clearance checks and geometric compatibility with Mechanical Components and systems

Documented all workload and compatibility issues in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet

Facilitated meetings and made presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint

Maintained digital model assembly and coordinated data transfer with Engineers and the customer

Supported Powertrain Group for Engine Valve Springs by creating and releasing all 3D CAD and drawings

Supported Mubea Germany Suspension Group by creating and releasing all 3D CAD and dwg on Ford of Europe Programs

Supported Tailored Rolled Blanks (TRB)

Used Blanknest and Fastblank for sheet metal parts to assist Engineering in quoting new business

WERS Gatekeeper for entire office

Vismockup (Digital Buck) experience with reviewing CAD environment surrounding our components

KBE Toolset for running Suspension Motion and performing DPA checks

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CAD DESIGNER ON CATIA V5 (05/2004 to 07/2008)

Assigned to Ford Motor Company (Export Product Engineering) (10/2006 to 07/2008) Dearborn, MI

Digitized and packaged the Border Patrol suspension system and components with full motion

C3PNG Ford Teamcenter

Electrical

Routed electrical harnesses on Ford Vehicles

Modeled electrical connectors & components

Electrical & Interior Trim

Designed wire harnesses for the D386 & E387 Programs

Modeled plastic shields and steel brackets for wiring retention

C3PNG Ford Teamcenter

Seating

Design proposals for U222 2nd Row and 3rd Row Mechanism components

Completed drawings with GD&T, tolerances, and QC’s for release

Designed testing fixture for 2nd Row and 3rd Row seats

CAD DESIGNER ON SDRC/IDEAS (07/2001 to 11/2003)

Suspension

Designed Front Lower Control Arm, Point 4 Bracket, and Heat Shield for the S197 Program

Designed Shackles for P221, PN96, VN127, and P131 programs for improved blank nesting

Design changes on D219 and U251 Heat Shields, P131 Shock Tower, and P150 Front Lower Control Arm

Interior Trim

Designed front door map pockets, substrate and other components on P221 Interior Trim Door Program

MSX International (12/1997 to 06/2001) Dearborn, MI

Designer: Full-time position on SDRC/I-DEAS

Suspension & Body in White (05/2000 to 06/2001)

Modeled Front and Rear suspension components for the Mazda J56J Program

Modeled Liftgate and other Body In White panels for U231 and U152 Programs

Lead Designer: Full-time position on SDRC/I-DEAS

Seating (06/1998 to 05/2000)

Primary Designer on the UN93/UN173 seat program

Responsible for IDEAS C3P Master Package: Regular Cab, Super Cab, and Crew Cab

Modeled existing PDGS parts in IDEAS for 2004 P221 Truck Program

Advanced Vehicle Team: completed proposals and studies

Designer: Full-time position on PDGS

Interior Trim (12/1997 to 05/1998)

Worked on PHN131, DEW98/M205, and U204 programs

Completed design changes on: cluster finish panel, registers, end panels, steering column cover, defroster grille

CAD DESIGNER ON PDGS

Hawtal Whiting, Inc. Troy, MI

Designer: Full-time position on PDGS

Assigned to Ford Motor Company (02/1996 to 12/1997)

Worked on CDW27 and CDW162 Interior Trim Programs

Completed design changes on: front console, rear console, instrument panel and subsystems

McKenna Industries, Inc. Dearborn, MI

Designer: Full-time position on PDGS (01/1994 to 02/1996)

Completed feasibility and packaging studies for wiring assembly on the PN150 program

Made design changes on 1997 UN93 and 1997 WIN88 headliners

Schlegel Corporation: primarily responsible for FN145 secondary front and rear door seals

Integrated Computer Technologies, Inc. Dearborn, MI

Detailer Layout: Full-time position on PDGS (03/1992 to 01/1994)

Made design changes on various interior trim components such as Pillars and Doors

Worked on environmental studies, routed wiring, and designed brackets for seat tracks

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EDUCATION

09/1995 to 12/1998 Macomb Community College Warren, MI

Associates Degree of General Education

Major: Vehicle Design

TRAINING

2017-2022 (Tata Technologies) Online

Catia V6 3DEXPERIENCE: Part Design, Assembly, Drafting Solidworks: Basics & User Interface

GD&T: Fundamentals of GD&T ASME Y14.5 Solidworks: Sketching

Automotive Body-In-White Design Process Solidworks: Drawings

Vehicle Design and Packaging Solidworks: Parts & Features

PTC Creo 9: Fundamentals Solidworks: Electrical Routing

PTC Creo 9: Model Based Definition * Solidworks: Assemblies

PTC Creo 9: Advanced Assembly Design * Solidworks: Managing Large Assemblies

PTC Creo 9: Advanced Modeling Using Creo Parametric

2022 to present LEARN (PTC UNIVERSITY TRAINING CENTRAL) Virtual (Instructor led)

Creo: Fundamentals overview Creo: Creating Surface Features 1

Creo: Fundamentals of Modeling 2 Creo: Creating Harnesses and Routing Cables 1

Creo: Managing Assembly Styles and States Creo: Populating 2D Drawings with Annotations

Creo: Fundamentals of Assembly Creo: Advanced Surface Modeling

Creo: Assembling with Non-Kinematic Constraints Creo: Analysis With Creo Ansys Simulation*

Creo: Fundamentals of Analysis Creo: Assembly Productivity Tools

Creo: Creating Annotations Using Model Based Definition Creo: Conceptual Design Using Subdivision Modeling

Creo: Creating Sheetmetal Models 1 Creo: Creating and Modifying 2D Drawing Views

Creo: Fundamentals of 2D Drawing Creo: Using Assembly Skeletons for Top-Down Design

Creo: Structural Analysis with Creo Simulate Creo: Fundamentals of Modeling 1

Creo: Design for Additive Manufacturing Creo: Adding 2D Drawing Information Using Tables

Creo: Creating Surface Features 2 Creo: Creating Harness and Routing Cables 2

Creo: Assembling with Kinematic Connections Creo: Creating Sheetmetal Models 2

Creo: Advanced Modeling 1 Creo: Generative Topology Optimization

Creo: Real-time Simulation Using Creo Simulation Live Creo: Stitching, Editing, and Solidifying Surfaces

Creo: Advanced Modeling 2 Creo: Fixing Imported Geometry

Creo: Modifying & Publishing Annotations Using Model Based Definition Creo: Fundamentals Project-Outlet Extender

Creo: Multibody Design Creo: Managing Large Assemblies

Creo: Sketching Productivity Tools Creo: Modeling Productivity Tools

Windchill: Fundamentals Overview Windchill: Fundamentals or Creating and Managing Work

Windchill: Fundamentals of Change Management Windchill: Engineering Bill of Materials

2005-2008 Ford C3P Education & Training Dearborn, MI

Catia V5: Part Design Expert Catia V5: Surface Design Expert

Fundamentals of TCE for Catia Catia V5: Electrical

2004 INCAT (Top Gun Training) Novi, MI

CATIA V5: Basics, Assembly Design, Surface Design (GSD) and Drafting

1998-1999 Quest (Johnson Controls, Inc.) Plymouth, MI

PDM System Training The Leader in Each of Us Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback

Seat Overview Managing Your Priorities Moving from Conflict to Collaboration

Seat System Design I Proactive Listening The Basic Principles for a Collaborative Workplace

Seat System Design II Karrass: Effective Negotiating Personal Strategies for Navigating Change

Problem Solving “8D Approach” Influencing for Win-Win Outcomes Coaching: Bringing Out the Best in Others

Foam In Manufacturing Handling Emotions Under Pressure Expressing Yourself: Presenting Your Thoughts and Ideas

Foam Overview

Manual Recliner Design

Design of Experiments & Robust Design

1996-1997 Fairlane Training and Development Center Dearborn, MI

Design for Manufacturing Introduction to Ford and WERS Microsoft Word

Design for Assembly WERS Cross Reference Microsoft Excel

Design for Serviceability Microsoft PowerPoint

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OVERVIEW OF MY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

CAD Designer (32 years of experience)

Evaluated design ideas based on factors such as:

oappearance, design-function, manufacturability, serviceability

omaterials, production costs, methods of production

oclient specifications (Ford, BMW, Mazda, and other OEMs)

Provided prototype parts using SLA and 3D printing technology

Designed products for custom applications or vehicle variants

Integrated findings, concepts, and sketches into viable design ideas

Prepared 3D models and working drawings from sketches and design specifications

Presented design concepts to customer and/or employees of organization

Prepared PowerPoint presentations for weekly design reviews

Created drawings for quoting purposes

CAD Design Leader

Managed and directed other CAD Designers

oTracked and scheduled job requests based on available resources and project timing

oMentored and trained team members on processes and best practices for design and documentation

Maintained good communication internally and with customers

Time management: always kept track of project milestones and deliverables

oProposed improvement opportunities to meet timing

Organizational awareness: helped with team building, communication, culture, and leadership effectiveness

IT Related

Comfortable installing software on PC

Comfortable installing hardware on PC: such as graphics cards, hard drives, etc.

Comfortable with data transfers, FTP Sites, etc.

Teamcenter (15 years of experience)

Had Teamcenter Gatekeeper role

Trained other CAD Designers in Teamcenter

Familiar with remote Ford Teamcenter Servers: Europe, Asia, and Australia

Worked on-site at Ford for 9 years, 4-5 days a week

WERS gatekeeper

Not typical role for Senior Designer

Established WERS access for Mubea

Established WERS access for RLE

Got myself and CAD Designer WERS access at Ficosa

Assisted Key Account Manager (KAM) with Ford Contacts

Was Ford Agency Employee 2006-2008

Know many Ford Design Release Engineer (DRE) personnel

Know many Ford Leadership Level 6 Managers personnel: Ford North America, Europe, and Ford Asia Pacific

Worked with Ford of Europe, Ford of Asia (managed my workload across different time zones)

Acted as Project Manager

I worked closely with Program Managers and kept them informed of the status of projects

Interfaced directly with Ford CAD Designers, Ford Engineering, and even Ford Managers to maintain project timing

Coordinated among many customers

Worked with Ford, BMW, Honda, and Toyota drawings

FECDS (Ford Engineering CAD Drafting Standards)

Worked with Mazda and Chrysler 3D CAD

Building trust and CAD integrity with OEMs

Priceless value to your organization

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