Product Designer Injection Molding
Resume:
Luke A. Turchi
Flushing, MI **433
Email: *************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Expert at CAD (UG/NX), Siemens Teamcenter PLM, Vis Mockup
Experience with knowledge of Metal Forming – Stamping and Sheetmetal (BIW), Casting, Injection Molding, Aluminum Extrusion, Electrical Harness creation/routing, ECAD & MCAD merging. 3D & 2D, Sub-Assembly and complex Assembly creation.
Strong work ethic with ability to follow through and complete tasks with speed and accuracy
Proficient at independent initiation and completion of design projects
Solid understanding of Body, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical systems and components
Fluency in Microsoft and Adobe products, Drawings, GD&T, and Illustration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Isuzu Tech Center of America Plymouth, MI
Senior Designer – (2024 – )
Create design concepts/proposals for Product Planning Team
Produce feasibility studies and problem-solving concepts to Engineering for model year driven changes.
Provide requisite drawings for Prototyping and Production when necessary.
Metalsa Structural Products Novi, MI
Product Design Specialist – (2011 – Dec. 2023)
Design chassis frame components and sub-assemblies using NX
Create concepts/proposals for OEM’s – parametric solid models and surfacing
Provide maintenance & continuous improvement of 3D designs and drawings from concept to production with DFMA
VA/VE brainstorming and concepts/proposals for cost reduction, mass savings, and improved performance and assembly.
Create detailed 2D component, sub-assembly and assembly drawing/layouts according to Dimensioning standards and GD&T
Develop Bill of Materials for Sub-assemblies and complex Assemblies
Work with Tooling Shops to develop soft and hard Tools for manufacturing Prototype and Production Parts
Perform Packaging Studies for viability/clearance of designs
Create various studies and presentations for technical and customer reviews.
Coordinate/liaison with Engineering, Manufacturing/Tooling, and Assembly from Prototype to Production
Create, Release and Maintain Design Data in PLM system – Siemens Teamcenter
- Rivian, GM –BT1xx, 31xxN, 31x-2, GMT610. Stellantis –JT, JL, STLA
Advantage Technical Resourcing Flint, MI
Lead Designer – Nexteer Automotive (2007 - 2011)
Design steering systems, sub-systems and components using CAD (UG/NX).
Create simple to highly complex parametric solid models of EPS steering components.
Produce associated 2D drawings; detailing, GD&T and data management (Teamcenter).
Perform package studies, component and assembly analysis and tolerance stack studies.
- Chrysler 500, Fiat 500/139/846, GM Epsilon/Gamma programs.
Modern Engineering Inc. Rochester Hills, MI
Contact Engineer – General Motors (1996 - 2007)
Perform creation and maintenance of electrical system assembly documents (NX/TC)
- For Body, Chassis, Powertrain and Electrical systems and components.
Provide related assembly plant support during prototype build events through production.
Obtain/create and document vehicle assembly processes for future programs.
Estimate workload, project completion dates, and present bi-weekly progress reports. Obtain and document build information (QCI’s, KPCs, torques, tools).
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University – B.S. Vehicle Design (Cum Laude)
General Motors Knowledge Center – UG/NX, Microsoft Office Courses
Gustav Kaser Management Training
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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