ROBERT BESLER
Professional Work Experience
SNAP ON TOOLS
Oct 1 2024 – January 3 2025
Utilized Inventor software check Tool drawings and Tool design feasibility after Engineer concept creation.
AAM Corporation
May 8 2023 – June-13-2024
Utilized UG software designing HVIL covers, switch systems and wiring harnesses. Responsible for all low voltage plugs terminals and metal and plastic module covers. Worked on Chrysler medium duty electric trucks and Polaris electric vehicles drive axles.
Prefix Corporation - Rochester Hills, Mi
Jan 27 2023 - March 30 2023
Utilised UG software designing Molds and tooling for GM and Universal Studios prototype parts.
Montaplast Industries - Auburn Hills, MI Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
Designer (Contract)
•Utilized UG13 software designing plastic exterior trim parts used on new Hybrid SUV including wheel well moldings and four weld brackets
Reiter Metalcraft - Mt. Clemens
Jan 2019 – Sep 2020
Fabricator
•Fabricator/builder of antique automobiles and hot rods
Shiloh Industries – Plymouth, MI Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
Computer Aided Designer Designer)
•Worked on Honda, Maserati, General Motors and BMW programs – including: IP Carriers.
•Sheet Metal parts, Cast parts and drawings utilizing UG12
Taschi-S Engineering - Farmington Hills, MI Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
Design Engineer
•Set up material ordering, testing and prototype part builds on P42M and L42N seating programs Wiring harness issues routing and terminals.
•– utilized UG11
Grupo Antolin – Auburn Hills, MI Jan 2017 - May 2017
Designer (Contract)
•Designed headliner and overhead console on Ram truck program
•Heavy Class A surfacing and electrical routing due to quick design changes – utilized UG11
CPK Direct – Troy, MI Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
Designer
•Design work on the Chrysler JL program – including: various hard seat trim and door trim parts
•Designed the lumbar knob and seat back tilt handle
•Designed the B - Pillar lower trim panel
•Sub-contracted out to Grupo Antolin for 3 months to work on the Ram door project – design work on the lower door panel and mounting screw cover
•Performed electrical routing and Class A surfacing on the door panels and seating knobs
•Utilized UG11
IAC – Southfield, MI Apr 2015 – Jan 2018
Designer
•Design work on Chrysler Jeep JL door program - surfacing, feasibility and packaging of various door parts and components
•Responsible for the complete surfacing and creation of the power lock switch, bezel and incorporating the assembly into the door panel
•Design work for the high-line door panel
•Electrical routing - worked on finishing incomplete Class A surfaces
•Utilized UG11
Tata Technologies – Troy, MI Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
Designer (Contract)
•Design work on GM overhead systems,plastic console and wiring.For several GM truck models.
•Surfacing, feasibility and packaging of various cost saving handle systems
•Able to develop my own alternative design direction
•Utilized UG8.5 & UG11
RCO Engineering – (GM Tech Center - Warren, MI) May 2011 - Aug 2014
Designer (Contract)
•Design work on rear deck lids accessory spoilers for: A1LL(Cadillac); 2014 Corvette; 2014-315 Malibu; and 2014 Buick Regal GS - constructed of either injection-molded or blow-molded plastics and carbon fiber
Bartech Engineering (GM Tech Center – Warren, MI) Aug 2008 - Apr 2011
Designer (Contract)
•Design work including: foam impact blocks; glass run channels; over-slam bumpers; foam expansion tapes; and hush panels, as well as electrical routing and terminals on K2XX full - sized truck and SUV side closures (door) group.
RCO Engineering – (GM Tech Center - Warren, MI) Aug 2001 – Jul 2008
Designer (Contract)
•Design work on interior trim, consoles, doors and instrument panels on the future GM full-sized trucks and H2 Hummer
•Maintained production updates
•Problem resolution for manufacturing, durability and assembly issues on a variety of plastic and plastic-metal consoles and instrument panel components
•Worked on Class A surfaces on various projects, as well as electrical routing
Cambric Corporation – Plymouth, MI Jul 2001 - Aug 2001
Designer
•Designed various aircraft wing sections for military aircraft project
MSX International – Madison Heights, MI Mar 2001 - Jul 2001
Designer (Contract)
•Designed automotive glass and glass-related mounting hardware, trim and sealing components
Trialon Corporation – (GM Tech Center – Warren, MI) Jun 1994 - Feb 2001
Designer (Contract)
(Jan 1999 – Jan 2001)
•Designed various instrument panel components, interior trim and sheet metal structures for Small Car Group (SCG)
•Responsible for the design and integration of GM's Smartback tail lamp pocket and filler panel
•Electrical routing and problem solving
•Worked in the SCG Instrument Panel/Interior Trim Group on the 2001 high-line Malibu radio, trim plate design, center stack, fog dimmer switch trim plates
•Served as the Design-Vendor Liaison for the sound vibration panels for the GM Delta project
•Design work on HVAC vents, duct routing, packaging, end caps, radio trim plates and knee bolsters
Megatech Engineering – (GM Tech Center – Warren, MI) Jan 1992 - Jun 1994
Computer Graphic Designer (Contract)
•Design work for 1997 GM 200 knee bolsters and deflectors
GM CPC Group – (GM Tech Center - Warren MI) Jan 1991 - Jan 1992
Student
•Obtained CAD and manual drafting experience in Instrument Panels, Interior Trim, Packaging, Seating and Restraints
Dick Genthe Chevrolet – Southgate, MI Jan 1979 - Jan 1988
Mechanic
•Performed electrical, heavy engine gas and diesel engine repairs on various vehicles
Autodynamics – Farmington Hills, MI Jan 1988 - Jan 1989
Prototype Technician
•Prototype build mechanic and fabricator involved with Ford and Chrysler test and show vehicles
Education
Macomb Community College - Associate of Applied Science
•Automotive Design & Engineering Drafting
•Automotive & Heavy Truck Mechanics