Sheet Metal Design Engineer

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Warren

Michigan *****

Phone: 647-***-****

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Skills Summary:

More than 30 years of engineering experience. Development of mechanical, electromechanical, optical and HVAC systems. Stress, heat transfer and fluid dynamics analysis.

Experience with NX, CATIA, NASTRAN, ANSYS, HyperWorks, Teamcenter, Vismockup, MS Office, GD&T, Gage R&R, CMM, DFMEA, DVP&R, DFSS.

Sheet metal, stamping, fine blanking, die-cast, forged, sand cast, cold/hot heading, riveting, machined, injection, blow and compression (including insert) molding, powder metallurgy, SMC.

Experience:

01.2025–present Tripico Ltd. RICHMOND HILL ON, CANADA

Contract Design/Stress Engineer (@ Collins Aerospace in Oakville ON)

Aircraft landing gear manufacturing fixtures design and structural substantiation (CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS). Sheet metal, tubing, steel profile, machined components. Bolted and welded assemblies.

05.2016–11.2024 General Motors US (TN Visa) WARREN MI, USA

Senior Design Engineer (Strategic Vehicle Integration @ GM TC in Warren MI)

Closures hardware components and assemblies design and structural substantiation (NX, NASTRAN). Latches, hinges, struts, actuators, charge port doors, bumpers, plastic trim, hood air intake, closure seals, weather stripping. “Best Practice”, DFMEA, GD&T datum structure, Class A surfaces.

Sheet metal, die cast, forged, SMC, injection molded components. Welded and riveted assemblies.

05.2007–05.2016 HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEMS BOLTON ON, CANADA

Contract Design/Stress/Project Engineer, (Specials)

Components and systems design (UG-NX models and GD&Ted drawings) and structural substantiation. Large welded assemblies, “bolted” assemblies, machined, cast and sheet metal components. DVP&Rs.

04.1999–05.2007 AXIOMATIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LTD CONCORD ON, CANADA

Automotive Design/Stress/Project Engineer

Components and systems design (UG-NX, CATIA, Pro-E models and GD&Ted drawings), structural substantiation and project engineering (DVP&R, Gage R&R, supplier liaison). Seat recliner mechanisms; seat tracks, risers, control mechanisms, etc.; tailgate opening mechanism and associated wire harness; grab handle with integrated push-push mechanism; limit switch; constant force spring with integrated damper; transmission and engine oil pump gerotors, housings, valves; A/C outlets; IP and console storage bins; cupholders; engine covers; window regulator panels; fuel heat exchanger; engine coolant control hardware; air induction system components; hood latches, door latches, door handles, jacks, pedals, etc., etc.

03.1997–04.1999 EDAC LTD SCARBOROUGH ON, CANADA

Product Design Engineer

Electrical connectors design (AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop). Housings, contacts, shields. FEMAP, MSC NASTRAN.

08.1995– 03.1997 INNOTHERM, A DIVISION OF TESMA INTL CONCORD ON, CANADA

R&D Engineer

Accessory drive components and their manufacturing equipment design (AutoCAD) and structural substantiation (I-DEAS).

Injection and compression molded thermoset components.

Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s in Mechanical Engineering; Major in Aerospace Engineering (“Rockets and Space Technology”).

1987 MOSCOW STATE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER BAUMAN, RUSSIA.

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