Leadership in Structural/Mechanical Design and Analysis

GERALD A. ZIMMERLEE

***** *. ** **** ****., #*041 810-***-**** (Mobile)

Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 ******@*********.*** (Email)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Experienced Engineering Professional with the skills and passion to make a difference for the company.

• Engineering team member with experience developing the engineering process, technical personnel and use of appropriate CAE software applications

• Successfully directed the structural design and analysis of heavy duty truck seat with all seat belts attached to seats to meet FMVSS 207/210 requirements

• Developed highly effective CAE organization at tier one automotive supplier enabling the use of state of the art software and methodologies to impact bottom line.

• Developed engineering design and analysis process to streamline engineering prototype and test development

• Extensive background in solving complex engineering problems by accurate and efficient use of linear and nonlinear finite element software such as ABAQUS, NASTRAN and LS-DYNA

• Earned reputation as company technical expert

• Expert in the simulation and testing of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

CAREER EXPERIENCE

2007 to 2009: ESG Engineering, Tempe, AZ

Chief Technology Officer

• Ensure that appropriate technology is being efficiently applied to meet objectives of quality, productivity and profitability

• Mentored engineers in an engineering process that utilized basic engineering principles and advanced all the way to the use of nonlinear finite element analysis when appropriate

• Led design solutions of mechanism design for seat reclining mechanism

• Solved structural problems of new structural vehicle seat design

• Oversaw design and analysis of new vehicle chassis design

• Responsible for new vehicle CAE analysis

2002 to 2007: Dassault Systemes, Simulia Great Lakes Region (formerly ABAQUS, Inc), Northville, Michigan

Business Development Manager

• Responsible for all existing Michigan accounts for annual software renewal (except for ‘big 3’ automotive companies)

• Responsible to grow revenue year over year with existing and new customers

• Met with potential customers, evaluated needs and created proposals including software and consulting services

• Responsible for customer base of approximately 100 customers and $3.5 million in revenue

• Met or exceeded revenue targets year over year even during a down turn in the economy

• Trained in consultative selling techniques

1989 to 2002: Johnson Controls, Inc., Automotive Systems Group, Plymouth, Michigan

Chief Engineer, Structural Design and Analysis (1996-2002)

• Managed a department of 18 professionals accountable for structural analysis and design, and development of CAE methods.

• Provided guidance to design engineers in all departments in structural and mechanical design with regard to load flow, deflection, stress analysis, and fatigue design of frame structures and mechanisms.

• Developed and taught class in structural design and analysis to company employees.

• Achieved growth of the structural analysis department from 2 to 18 people by demonstrating how analysis done correctly can reduce time to market and save money.

• Developed a structural design and analysis process map to assure that the most appropriate CAE methods are used in the design process and that they are used at the correct time in the process.

• Developed a software program to automate structural design and analysis of seat systems to improve productivity and empower design engineers.

• Trained Master Black Belt in Design for Six Sigma

Chief Engineer, Technical Services (1993-1996)

• Managed structural analysis, testing and prototype departments with a staff of 80 people and a budget of $10 million.

• Oversaw the successful installation of a $2.8 million sled test facility as an addition to test lab on time and on budget.

Engineering Manager, Structural Analysis (1991- 1993)

• Selected by the company to lead a team in the structural design of a new power track adjuster mechanism to eliminate a poorly performing older design that was jeopardizing the business.

• Recommended and implemented the use of solid modeling to expedite the design process.

• Evaluated and instituted the placement and use of the software and hardware.

Supervisor, Structural Analysis (1989- 1991)

• Upgraded analysis department by introducing the use of the MSC/NASTRAN, LS/DYNA3D, and ABAQUS finite element software and trained analysts in their use.

1984 to 1989: The MacNeal-Schwendler Corporation, Brown Deer, Wisconsin

(Supplier of engineering analysis software and consulting services)

Director, Consulting Services (1987 to 1989)

• Managed Engineering Consulting Group of 10 professionals who performed structural and electromagnetic finite element analysis projects.

• Specific responsibilities were to work with sales to help close business, write proposals, give technical direction to the project personnel, manage the flow of the project, and approve the final report.

Consulting Engineer (1984 to 1987)

• Responsible for the management of long-term structural and electromagnetic finite element analysis consulting engagements for major clients with the support of two or three professionals.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - University of Wisconsin

Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

OTHER:

• Registered Professional Engineer

• Patent for seat reclining mechanism

• Awards for company Trade Secrets for structural designs

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