Design Engineer Electro-Mechanical
Resume:
Timothy M. Sobczynski
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OBJECTIVE
Senior Mechanical Designer with over 25 years of experience in mechanical and electro-mechanical design across aerospace, automotive, and defense sectors. Hands-on expertise in high-voltage component packaging, lithium-ion battery enclosure design, and root-cause analysis of actuator-driven systems. Proficient in NX, Catia, and Teamcenter PLM environments.
Technical Skills
High-Voltage Component Packaging (EVs, Aerospace, Military)
Lithium-Ion Battery Box Design & Integration
Electro-Mechanical System Diagnostics & Testing
Mechanical Design of High-Voltage Battery Systems
Electro-Mechanical System Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Expertise in Siemens NX for parametric modeling, surface design, incorporating GD&T,
Function. Hands-on background in gas turbine mechanical design, including thermal and vibration analysis, enclosure design, and assembly integration.
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
RTX Corporation
Collins Aerospace, Winston Salem North Carolina.
Design Engineer for Super First-Class Seating and Suites. 06/2023 to Present
NX 2206 and Tce 14.1 Operating system.
• Projects include but not limited to the following:
• Design Engineer for Super First-Class Seating.
• Performed mechanical integration and movement analysis of electro-mechanical seating systems, including actuators and sensor-driven components.
Conducted troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for actuator alignment, packaging interference, and electrical-mechanical interface issues.
• Update Jira for fixes on seats for build variations.
• Do studies to look for crash conditions between parts and movement of actuators.
• Update sheet metal to assure proper clearance between parts for movement purposes.
• Create sketches to update any parts that need adjusting for proper Fit Form and Function.
• Add Velcro tape to assure proper attachment under seat movements.
• Design Engineer for Super First – Class Suites.
• Evaluate studio surface to analyze if the surface is capable to be manufacture.
• Fix any Die Lock conditions and update Class A surface.
• Do studies to see how parts interface and attach with surrounding suite parts.
• Create GD&T and Stack ups to indicate proper Fit Form and Function.
• Make assembly drawings to show how parts interface with each other.
• Run parts thru file Check Mate to assure proper modeling practices have been used.
• Create Classification of Engineering Change and Design Review Documents.
• Create CN’s to show update of parts from previous release or first release process.
• Achieved a JCL2 classification so I can approve my own parts thru the release process.
• Use Microsoft Teams and outlook to communicate with team members.
• Design Checker for incoming parts and drawings from Hyderabad engineering.
• Validate and verify components from vendors to meet requirements and specifications.
General Motors (contract thru Acro Services); Warren, MI
Design Engineer for Interior Seating Buck Group 05/2021 to 06/2023
NX 1969 and Tce 12 operating systems.
•Projects include but not limited to the following:
•Work on the creation of wood and foam parts for interior buck vehicles to show shape and function.
•Created wood stringers to show shape of front trunk and hood area to show realistic representation.
•Created floor blocks to help set up seat checks for location of Oscar.
•Updated Typical Sections to indicate intention of design.
•Created IP block to indicate space allocated for interior mountings.
•Updated Interior Buck models to be viewed for Virtual Reality review.
•Design of side mirrors to be made in the R.P. lab
•Parametric design of steering wheel to be easily changed for various vehicles.
•Work on brake pedals and accelerator pedals for both lh and rh drive vehicles.
•Create drawings for parts to send to shop for creation of foam and wood parts to be benched.
Plasan Carbon Composite; Wixom, MI
Design Engineer 08/2019 to 03/2021
NX 12, Catia 5 RV12 and Tce 11 systems.
•Project of interest:
•These models include the following:
•Designed lithium-ion battery enclosures and high-voltage component housings for EV platforms.
•Developed carbon fiber structures for battery containment, ensuring structural integrity and ring structural integrity and electrical insulation for high-voltage applications
•Design Carbon Fiber models for strength and weight reduction of models using the parametric modeling method
•Design of Running Boards for the Ford Raptor including class A surface with Pultrusion structural shapes.
•Design of Toyota Supra side mirrors and rear Spoiler for Carbon Fiber effect.
•Created studies for Mercury Marine Outboards to show the added strength of Carbon Fiber to the motor cradle.
•Created Carbon Fiber vessel to hold lithium batteries for United States Navy to ship batteries overseas.
•Creation of Pultrusion structural shapes adding to a more robust design
•Creation of drawings to show build intent of carbon fiber on math data.
•Apply and update GD&T to updated math data for proper fit and function.
•Reviewed and updated Material and Mass of parts in assembly.
•Worked on study for Carbon Fiber Brake Pad
Sobczynski Services; Auburn Hills, MI
Design Engineer Consultant for AM General 08/2018 to 12/2018
NX 11 and Tce 11 systems.
•Project of interest:
•Work on the MPT 22,500 Rolling Chassis
•Designed bracketry and mechanical mounts for electrical modules, battery systems, and alternators in military-grade vehicles.
Updated electrical cable routing to support new high-current applications and ensure compatibility with mechanical structures.
•Created Body Mount Brackets for proper fit to body.
•Created bracketry for the CTIS Module mounting to accommodate new electrical module.
•Updated Surge Tank position for new routing of A/C evaporator to compressor.
•Repositioned A/C Drier with new bracket and hose routings to evaporator and compressor
•Rerouted Exhaust Installation for better mounting and performance.
•Updated electrical cable routings to ensure connections to battery and alternator.
•Performing stack-up analyses for GD&T.
•Apply and update GD&T to updated Chassis parts for proper fit and function.
•Reviewed and updated Material and Mass of parts in assembly
•Updated the braking system to conform to new chassis system.
Nifco Inc.; Troy, MI 06/2017 to 08/2018
Catia Design Engineer
Catia V5, NX 11 Tce 11 systems.
•Projects include but not limited to the following:
•Receive data from Ford Motor Company to review for feasibility of tooling of Powertrain parts.
•Create proposals on attachment schemes for better fit form and function.
•Choose proper material from Prospector website for proper mold flow and function.
•Design Catia drawings to indicate dimensions, GD@T and proper notes to create proper fit and function.
•Preform stack-up analyses for GD@T.
•Create Design Change Request to change any improper data.
•Upload in Oracle any document’s pertaining to data change,
•PowerPoint presentations indicating changes to customer part.
•Send data to 3D printer for prototype parts.
•Communicate with customers through Outlook email of any concerns.
•Bring in General Motors interior trim data and review through Unigraphics 11.0
Stant Inc.; Troy, MI 09/2014 to 06/2017
UG Design Engineer
NX 10, Tce 9 systems
•Projects include the following parts for refueling vapor recovery systems:
•Carbon Canister Modules, which play a role in controlling the loss of evaporative emissions from fuel systems to the environment.
•Fuel Filler Pipe Assemblies, which are directed at containing and minimizing fuel hydrocarbon emission vapors from entering the environment.
•Capless Refueling System, which is designed for the OEMS to have more freedom to shrink the fuel pocket and door area for their design. It also provides cost advantages and an effective way of replacing the fuel cap.
•Create drawings to ISO ASME Y14.41 standards.
•Apply GD@T and proper notes to create proper fit and function.
Molex Automotive Group (contract thru Adecco); Auburn Hills, MI 04/2013 to 09/2014
Unigraphics Design Engineer
•Creation of new connector designs that meet updated specifications and criteria for new programs.
•Updated designs from Co Create graphic system to become parametric Unigraphics parts to be utilized for library parts.
•Mentored Co-Create operators in their move over to Unigraphics system.
•Assisted in creation of ECTR (Electronic Control Center) SAP PLM system.
•Routing of cables to encompass the updated connector
Borgers CO.KG (integrated supplier to General Motors); Warren, MI 08/2011 to 04/2013
Senior Unigraphics Designer
•Created Textile Wheel Liners from new math surface to surrounding parts for Fascia Group.
•Updated surfaces to keep proper Fit Form and Function to surrounding parts, including proper attachment point locations and room for tire jounce, sealant, and electrical application, keeping to the integrity of the styling design.
•Responsible for Design Reviews and releasing math data, including updating the IA-Layouts and the VAS through Team Center Engineering.
•Updated bracketry for exterior lighting on front fascia.
•Changed exterior lighting surface to meet criteria to incorporate into fascia updated surface.
•Checking Cad files to make sure adhere to specifications.
•Apply GDT@T and proper notes to create part.
Schaeffler Group (contract thru Adecco); Troy, MI 01/2011 to 08/2011
Senior Unigraphics Designer
•Created engineering studies to show relationships from new math data to surrounding parts, indicating with sections what clearance zones should be between parts.
•Retrieved math data from Pro-E Wildfire to input into Unigraphics to create geometry and drawings for customer.
•Parts worked on were primarily for Engine / Powertrain Group, but not limited to:
•Plate Asm Clutch: Fly Wheel, Thrust Bearings.
•Clutch Hydraulic Components: Clutch Master Cylinder, Clutch Slave Cylinder.
•Front End Accessory Drive: Hydraulic Tensioner Asm & Mechanical Tensioner, Drive Belt.
•Variable Cam Timing: Solenoid & Actuator Asm.
•Accessed latest engineering data from SAP to include in latest model design and for updating Geometric Tolerance.
•Checking Cad files to make sure adhere to specifications
•Sent completed file structure to customer thru Trubiquity.
General Motors (contract thru Bartech); Warren, MI 02/2010 to 01/2011
Unigraphics Designer
•Lead Designer for K2XX SUV Body Side Moldings.
•Updated Surface to match Studio Theme Surface.
•Created attachment strategies to attach moldings to vehicle doors.
•Implemented any changes to moldings from engineering through design reviews.
•Designer for K2XX Pick Up Box Top Caps for General Motors Trucks.
•Created criteria for surface and attachment strategies.
•Updated Surface to meet new studio release and made changes to follow sheet metal process.
•Designer for GMX352 Fuel Filler Door Assembly
•Created and packaged a functional Fuel Filler Door and Assembly to be used for GM North America, Europe, Korea and China.
•Created criteria to show C.A.R.B. zone (California Air Resources board) and Hand Clearance zones for Fuel
Filler Openings.
•Designer for GMX352 Air Inlet Panels
•Created typical sections for packaging purposes for fit form and function.
•Created parametric model for tooling purposes.
•Updated model / vents to meet air flow standards.
•Created file structures for parts to live in, and updated VAS so files were accessible to rest of the design community.
•Released Math Data to start tooling.
•Completed and released Engineering Work Orders.
Navistar International Truck (contract thru MST, Inc.); Fort Wayne, IN 04/2008 to 02/2010
Unigraphics Designer
•Lead Design / Engineer for the doors in the ITAR Military Group.
•Created the door structure for the following MaxxPro vehicles: MRAP 1.0, MRAP 1.5 and MRAP Dash.
•Wrote Pyxis concerns to take care of build issues in the plant.
•Coordinated work flows to get drawings thru the design and check process.
•Checking Cad files to make sure adhere to specifications.
•Utilized Unigraphics 6.0, TeamCenter, Spectrum, and CDMS.
•Wrote Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) to inform the government of any changes to the design of the doors.
•Worked in Cost Reduction Group, creating ways to cut costs for various chassis and brake components.
•Worked in Mexican Export Group, creating and updating brackets and castings.
•Updated Cab in White for the medium duty truck for Brazil.
•Created exhaust system for South Africa 930 truck.
•Updated front and rear Drive Lines for ITAR Military Group.
•Created selections through Pharos for various chassis and exhaust parts.
•Created 3D Models and layouts for both ITAR and Chassis using UG-NX5 and TeamCenter.
Rolls Royce Energy Group (contract thru Belcan, Inc.); Mount Vernon, OH 05/2007 to 04/ 2008
Unigraphics Designer
• Created 3D Piping Design of Fixtures and Component Interfacing.
• Constructed and rearranged diagrams for future builds.
• Created studies showing relationships of Jet Engine to frame of fixture.
• Update electrical cable routings to insure connections.
• Produced 2D Drawings of Assemblies and Layout via UG and Team Center.
• Update and apply GD&T for proper fit and function.
• Built GIF images to convey assembly process to manufacturing.
• Created PowerPoint presentation for design reviews.
• Expertise Siemens NX for parametric modeling, surface design, and assembly integration. Experienced in gas turbine component design with focus on thermal and vibration analysis, enclosure design, and Fit/Form/Function verification.
Scaletta Moloney Armory, Inc. (contract thru MST, Inc.); Bedford Park IL 04/2006 to 05/ 2007
Unigraphics Designer
•Created armor for government and private vehicles.
•Updated data from released vehicles to include armor protection for doors and roof.
•Utilize Free Form modeling features to create armor for sheet metal parts.
•Produce studies of sheet metal parts and their relationship to armor brackets.
•Build GIF images to convey assembly process to manufacturing
General Motors Truck Group (contract thru Aerotek); Warren, MI 03/1998 to 04/ 2006
Designer, Truck Body Group
•Created parametric 3D models utilizing Unigraphics computer system on UGNX3.
•Windows Supported by IMAN Motif and TeamCenter support systems.
•Updated data for the Vehicle Assembly Structure (VAS).
•Created and updated Body in White show surfaces using surfacing functions.
•Used Free Form modeling to create truck body exterior trim including wheel flares, rocker moldings and body panels.
•Created feasibility studies for lighting for IDR surface data.
•Created routing of electrical wiring through harnesses to meet standards.
•Worked from EWO to update data to show engineering changes.
•Produced studies of exterior trim parts and their relationship to body panels.
•Built GIF images to convey assembly process to manufacturing.
Navistar International Truck Group (contract thru Tri-Force Engineering); Fort Wayne, IN 02/1997 to 03/1998
Designer, Truck Body Group
•Utilized UG V11 computer system to create parametric 3D models and drawings.
•Created truck body surfaces using Free Form modeling features.
•Assisted engineers in the design of cosmetic and structural body and interior trim parts.
•Created and modified assemblies within Unigraphics.
General Motors Truck Group (contract thru Troy Design); Pontiac, MI 03/1995 to 02/1997
Computer Support
•Utilized C.G.S. and Unigraphics computer systems to create and update GD&T details.
•Organized and distributed Build Tolerance Manual for Midsize Truck.
•Aided in the Dimensional Management Seminar for Design Operations.
•Coordinated transfer of data between Tolerancing Engineers and Design.
•Picked Variation Simulation Modeling points.
•Participated in various Quality Improvement Teams.
APX International; Madison Heights, MI 05/1994 to 03/1995
Computer Aided Design Operator
•Utilized C.G.S. and Autotrol systems in the creation of illustrations for the GD&T group.
•Created and updated GD&T details and datum patches.
MegaTech Engineering, Inc.; Warren, MI 02/1993 to 05/ 1994
Computer Aided Design Operator
•Utilized C.G.S. and Autotrol systems in the creation of illustrations for the GD&T group.
•Created and updated GD&T details and datum patches.
•Updated and created body design layouts.
•Transferred files between computer systems.
Liberty Engineering Company; Troy, MI 04/1990 to 01/1993
Computer Aided Design Operator
•N.C. Inspected parts utilizing Zeiss procedures.
•Created C.M.M. points for N.C. Inspect and N.C. Block patches.
•Designed checking fixtures for castings and created calculations for part variation. Created tooling layouts.
EDUCATION
Associate’s in engineering from Macomb Community College ; Warren, MI 1983
•Credit hours earned toward courses in Unigraphics, Descriptive Geometry, Quality Control and Blue Print Reading.
AWARDS
Quality Team Award from Design Operations; General Motors Truck Group
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