Cad Designer 3D Printing

“Stewart is a great designer and quickly became the in-house guru for 3D printing. Together, we’ve designed and tested many components that allowed us to save so much time and money for the company while greatly improving the quality of our products. He is always willing to help and is quick and super reliable.”

– Jerome B., Owner, Maui Roadsters, Former Senior Engineering Manager at Takata STEWART A. MURRAY 586-***-**** • *********@*******.*** Waterford, MI 48328

Additive Manufacturing Automotive Design Strategic Operations SENIOR CAD DESIGNER

Driving innovation, transformation and agility through dynamic leadership, cross-functional engagement, proactive planning and effective execution.

Performance-driven, multi-faceted, take-charge CAD Designer with a proven track record of facilitating innovation- driven automotive designs that set new standards in performance and efficiency. Consistently leverages strong drafting, 3D printing, design, and additive manufacturing expertise to deliver consistently transformative products for the automotive industry. Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills combined with a highly analytical, collaborative and big-picture mindset. Background of managing end-to-end project cycles, expanding process capabilities and proactively implementing incremental design improvements. Design Strategy & Plan Execution

Additive Manufacturing & Design

FDM & PolyJet Technologies

Automotive Tooling Design

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Innovation Driver & Change Agent

Relationship & Partnership Building

Workflow & Process Improvement

Project Management & Oversight

Top-Tier Communicator & Visionary

3D Printing Expertise

Established Automotive Industry Expertise

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

METHODE ELECTRONICS • 2021 TO 2025 • SOUTHFIELD, MI Global supplier of custom engineered solutions with sales, engineering and manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Methode designs, engineers, and produces mechatronic products and EV components for OEMs utilizing a broad range of technologies for user interface, LED lighting system, power distribution and sensor applications. SENIOR CAD DESIGNER

Create CAD models as part of the new business quoting process in addition to the design, development, and testing of all aspects of mechanical components and sub-systems, product, equipment, and machinery. Established an in- house rapid prototyping department.

JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS • 2018 TO 2020 • AUBURN HILLS, MI Global leader in mobility safety, providing safety-critical components, systems and technology to automotive and non-automotive markets with a global network of 50K+ employees across 25 countries generating annual sales of $6 billion. SENIOR CAD DESIGNER

Managed all in-house Rapid Prototyping to fabricate scale models of physical parts or assemblies using computer aided design (CAD) data. Ordered relevant equipment and material and oversaw the operation of three 3D printers. Ensured adequate inventory of printing supplies on hand by forecasting needs and maintaining sufficient operational levels. Performed continuous equipment repair and maintenance, along with the design and print of tooling for automatic airbag folding machines, at a significant cost saving over purchasing fully machined parts. Innovative

Design

3D Printing

CATIA V5

Designs

FDM/PolyJet

Technologies

Additive

Manufacturing

Tooling &

Parts

Automotive

Excellence

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Core Accountabilities:

Designed or redesigned complex layouts and drawings from general written specifications.

Produced CAD drawings for new or improved products using industry, departmental and discipline standards. Core Accomplishments:

Directed all printing operations, identified a need for an additional 3D printer, and oversaw the purchase of a 3rd printer in 2016; negotiating favorable prices and approving final terms and conditions of the sale and service contract.

Identified new source for plastic and filaments, saving approximately 50% on material costs.

Saved approximately 40% on time and cost for aluminum-machined parts by printing in polycarbonate, and revising and refining over time to produce robust alternatives within established tolerance levels.

Seasoned Model Maker with strong proficiency in full-scope finishing processes including cleaning and support material removal to finesse the finished design. Capable of printing scale models to be utilized on impact sleds for crash testing purposes.

TAKATA • 2005 TO 2018 • AUBURN HILLS, MI

Defunct Japanese automotive parts manufacturer which was subsequently merged with Key Safety in 2018 to form Joyson Safety Systems. SENIOR CAD DESIGNER

Accountable for design and prototyping of steering wheels, airbags and seatbelts; from planning and development through release and production in alignment with project cost and schedule constraints. Partnered with product and electrical engineers to develop innovation-driven designs that met or exceeded established metrics for quality and safety, using advanced sled and crash test facilities to guide the design progress and achieve incremental improvements in quality and functionality.

Introduced 3D printing in 2010 to transition from studying CAD models on a screen to printing scaled, working models that enabled real-time testing for fit, appearance and functionality as opposed to on-screen, virtual design evaluations.

Designed and printed up to 1,000 pieces on a monthly basis, working cross-functionally with engineering teams to leverage effective task prioritization and iterative design process into consistent and high quality 3D products such as airbag, seatbelt and steering wheel components.

SENIOR CAD DESIGNER • ASC, INC. (DEFUNCT) • 2001 TO 2005 • SOUTHGATE AUBURN HILLS, MI

Accountable for the design of body, structure and interior trim components for the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe.

Took ownership for the design of convertible top components for the 2004 Toyota Solara convertible, achieving all performance goals for quality and getting the car to market on schedule. TECHNICAL SKILLS: MS OFFICE SUITE CATIA V5 POWERPOINT FDM POLYJET EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

BATAVIA SCHOOL OF DRAFTING – Drafting Degree

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