Engineer Civil Engineering

JULIE P. YANG

Mailing Address: **** Beaumont Centre Ln #6207

Lexington, KY 40513

Resident at: 1778 New Castle Drive, Troy, MI 48098

Personal cell phone: 248-***-****

Personal email: ******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a Product Engineering, Supplier Quality and Project Management position in the automotive and related industries in Lexington, Kentucky area.

EDUCATION: MS in Civil Engineering (May 1990)

Department of Civil Engineering

Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

BS in Civil Engineering (Feb. 1982)

Dept. of Civil Engineering and Materials Science

Chongqing University, Chongqing, China

WORKING EXPERIENCE: General Motors (22 Years)

Sr. Experimental Engineer, GM Fastener and Materials Lab. (2009-Present)

Established the Static and Dynamic Torque Specifications for all Chassis, Powertrain, and Body major joints.

Tests Include:

Torque/tension, Torque/angle, Draw-in/push out, Joint slippage, Load/deflection and Exhaust System Leakage

Conducted System/Component Fastener Testing for New Vehicle Design, Validation and Development.

• Analyzed test data and provided design information and corrective actions to Design Release Engineers (DRE) for root cause analysis

• Supported DREs to resolve problems/issues during new vehicle launch

• Supported DREs to optimize design and confirm joint design integrity

Expert in testing machine and test equipment, such as UTS/MTS load systems, load cells, LVDT.

Expert in Exhaust Leakage test equipments, all fastener driving tools, such as DC nut runners, and torque wrenches and all fixtures.

Familiar with GDM, Part Finder, APM/GPDS System.

Familiar with Chassis Component and Sub-System Test Specifications Familiar with GM Global Fastener Test Procedures and GM World Test Procedures.

Sr. Designing Engineer, GM Fastener Engineering Group (2003 –2009):

Responsible for fastener joint design and release

• Designed and created new fasteners using Unigraphics (3D Math model and 2D drawings)

• Analyzed new designs using ANSYS Mechanical and Design Space

o Conducted mechanical tests for driveline fastening joints (e.g., stress-strain, strength, creep, vibration, and friction)

• Developed fastener joint torque specifications, tightening strategies, and installation torque requirements

• Provided engineering expertise to root cause analysis and provided immediate corrective solutions to production plants. Resolved problems/issues during new vehicle launch and non-salable vehicle builds

• Worked closely with GM Purchasing and familiar with purchasing processes and strategies

• Worked closely with Fastener suppliers regarding timing, manufacturability, parts delivery, and cost reduction

Lead three major functional areas of fastener joint design and release:

Driveline Systems:

Half shaft to transmission bolted joint/half shaft to hub/bearing assembly

Prop shaft to transmission and to rear differential module

Prop shaft assembly to body structure

Prop shaft to torque beam

Powertrain Mechanical Control Systems:

Shifter assembly to console

Shift cable to shifter

Torque converter to transmission

Wheels and Jack Systems:

Wheel Lug nut

Spare Tire Wing bolt/Wing nut

Quicky Studs

Sr. Experimental Engineer, GM Structural Development Laboratory (1995-2003):

2001-2003: System Test Engineer, Chassis Structure Group

Responsible for vehicle and chassis component validation tests for GM North America Programs:

Conducted various tests to validate chassis designs such as Hub/Bearing Fatigue, Brake Reaction, Driveline Torsion Durability, Torque Beam Abuse, and Structural Beaming/Rigidity Tests

1998-2001: System Test Engineer, Body Structure Group

Responsible for body structural validation tests for GM North America Programs:

Conducted various tests to validate the designs such as door slam, Window regulator durability, hood durability, Truck step-assist strength, Impact durability, bumper load/deflection, grill/cladding thermal cycle, door lock mechanism durability, and closure structural rigidity tests

Performed analysis/testing correlation studies for door denting, step-assist deflection, and closure rigidity.

Worked closely with analysis groups to correlate test results with modeling using tools such as ABAQUS and Design Space

Expert in denting test, validation, and analysis

1996-1997: System Validation Engineer, Body and Interior Group

Validated, tested and coordinated various durability tests between Milford Proving Ground, Structural Development Test Lab, and GM suppliers

Validation Lead for GMT400 Body Structural Testing

1990-1995: Test Engineer, Structural & Fastener Group:

Conducted torque/tension, torque/angle, draw-in/push out, joint slippage, and load/deflection tests to establish the static and dynamic torque specifications for chassis, powertrain, and most major joints.

Established the Static and Dynamic Torque Specifications for all Chassis, Powertrain, and body major joints

TRAININGS:

Statistical Engineering Apprentice Training (Red X)

Design Review Based on the Failure Mode (DRBFM)

Ergonomics of power tools, lift assists, and torque control devices

Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS)

Statement of Requirements (SOR)

Introduction to FEA using ANSYS MECHANICAL

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

Global Vehicle Development Product (GVDP)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Chinese (mandarin) and English

AWARDS AND RECONGNITIONS:

GM Quality Network Suggestion Cost Reduction Award: At Lake Orion Production Plant in 2005

Cost Savings for GM: $96000/year

Awarded $7500 in Year 2007

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