Mechanical Engineer Senior

NOEL BERNARD

Clinton Township, MI *****

Phone: 586-***-**** Cell: 586-***-****

Email: *********@***.***

WORK HISTORY

Kostal, Troy, MI

Senior Mechanical Engineer (2017 – 2025)

Tier-one supplier of electronic safety and convenience products.

• Led the mechanical design and development of safety and convenience components using Catia V5 CAD software.

• Implemented design standardization and process improvements, reducing design iterations by 20%.

• Developed and optimized DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles, leading to 15% cost savings.

• Spearheaded process-driven workflows for design validation and testing, improving cross-functional collaboration.

• Supported supplier engagement and material selection, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.

Marquardt, Rochester, MI

Senior Mechanical Engineer (2016)

Tier-one supplier of electronic safety and convenience products.

• Designed precision mechanical components for automotive electronic systems, improving durability and efficiency.

• Conducted root cause analysis, resolving design issues and reducing manufacturing defects.

• Developed CAD models using Catia V5, ensuring compliance with OEM specifications.

TRW Automotive, Livonia, MI

Product Engineer (2012 – 2016)

Tier-one supplier of electronic safety and convenience products.

• Designed and developed Integrated Electronic Center Panels, improving user experience and operational reliability.

• Conducted Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), reducing warranty claims by 20%.

• Led initiatives to streamline engineering change processes, reducing approval cycle times and improving production efficiency.

Methode Electronics, Southfield, MI

Mechanical Project Engineer (Contract – Aerotek) (2011 – 2012)

Automotive supplier.

• Designed and optimized mechanical components for automotive electronic assemblies.

• Worked closely with suppliers to ensure material selection and manufacturability met cost and quality targets.

General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, MI

Contract Management Representative (Contract – CPI) (2009 – 2011)

Defense contractor.

• Managed government contract proposals for design and development of U.S. military vehicles.

• Ensured compliance with contractual requirements and engineering standards.

TRW Automotive, Farmington Hills, MI

Product Engineer (1996 – 2008)

Tier-one supplier of electronic safety and convenience products.

• Led product design and development of interior controls, improving usability and functionality.

• Worked closely with manufacturing teams to optimize production processes and material selection.

Additional Work Experience Available Upon Request

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Administration – Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI (2005)

Thesis on the cost of drop failures for plastic injection molded components

BAS, Engineering Technology – Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI (1993)

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