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RICK NEIMAN

OBJECTIVE

Work in a design/engineering/manufacturing/logistics environment, leveraging my experience to carry out complex and overreaching projects. Focus on schedules by communicating a good clear achievable work plan. Focus on cost, scheduling, material ordering and product performance. Produce accurate reliable products that result in customer satisfaction. Manage and lead a productive work force by developing innovative solutions, implementing process improvements and a systematic approach for reported results.

EMPLOYMENT

1999 - Present Metalsa formally Dana Structural Solutions Pottstown, PA

Manager of Engineering Services

Provide technical support and administer CAD packages for 28 designers using CATIAV5 and UG for truck frame manufacturer and tier 1 supplier to the Global Automotive industry.

Prepare estimates and quotations for future programs and projects.

Manage product designs, data, configurations and exchange of information.

Create standards, maintain policies, manage material ordering process and update design procedures in support of current manufacturing processes with configuration managem

ent considerations.

Monitor work schedules, time lines, synchronize customer deliverables, manage the input of material ordering to reflect current designs and control departmental budget objectives. Create standard operating procedures for scopes of work, state project goals and create executable plans. Staff program needs and schedule job timelines and procedures.

Track production performance, conduct team meetings to update and refocus the work force. Provide performance reviews and set expectations and evaluate employees semi-annually. Give feedback for increased motivation. Conduct safety meetings, training and development programs.

Manage, coach and communicate to the workforce and support 9 programs for Ford, GM, Toyota and VW with an operational budget of 2.1 million dollars.

Consumer Guide says “No quarrel with Ford's claim that F-150 is quietest in class. Engines subdued while cruising; road and wind noise low at highway speeds. “

Reduced department budget of $1.5 million by 33% for contract design resources with minimal impact to program deliverables.

CAD Supervisor

Supervised and coordinated the design assignments for 5 programs totaling $420 million in sales utilizing a workforce of 23 at 4 locations in 3 countries.

Prioritized and assigned tasks. Motivated the work force to meet customer demands and scheduled work assignments. Reviewed all work for compliance to Automotive Safety Standards, verified and kept proper documentation for industrial and government agencies.

Processed all work assignments through a PDM product data management system Teamcenter Enterprise. Provided access, employed standards, trained workforce on the uses and functionality of the product data management tools and systems. Reviewed business objects and data element definitions.

Synchronized people, tasks and work for customer satisfaction and quality.

WWW.familycar.com described the 2004 F150 “After sampling for ourselves, the end result of Ford's efforts to design a totally new truck to replace the current F-150, we came away with the impression that Ford has hit a game winning home run.”

Product Designer

Utilized SDRC I-Deas Version 10.5 and CATIAV5 to model vehicle frame stampings and hydro-formed parts for Ford Motor Company F150 pickup and U354 Expedition/Navigator SUV.

Produced drawings in accordance with SOP’s for stamping shop production and frame assembly.

Investigated and created designs for value engineering solutions and cost savings.

Supported electronic data exchanges and configuration controls with customers and suppliers.

Issue design changes to manufacturing, internal customers and external suppliers.

Car and Driver described the 2003 expedition as”Peace and human habitation have been brought to this sector courtesy of an all-new independent rear suspension. With a rigidly mounted differential (hovering a full 10.5 inches above the road) and axle shafts that run through the frame rails instead of under them, the new, lowered chassis leaves room for a proper seat for three adults.”

1985 – 1999 Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding formally Newport News Shipbuilding Newport News, VA

Senior Designer (TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE)

Worked as a CAD designer using CADAM in various engineering departments in support of submarine and aircraft carrier design, overhaul and construction.

Ensure CDM design changes and configuration/data met Navy requirements and interfacing partner suppliers in accordance with DOD standards, guidelines and approvals.

Employed as lead designer cognizant of seawater cooling piping systems. Created 2D concept designs of piping systems diagrams onto development of the 3D detail design and construction of the Seawolf Class Submarines.

Cognizant designer of CVN68 Class (carrier) Nuclear Reactor Plant piping system diagrams in accordance with NRC, Naval nuclear and government regulations. .

Thoroughly knowledgeable of military, nuclear, industrial and commercial specifications and standards.

Submitted drawings and specifications directly to government agencies for review and approval.

The Seawolf submarine was designed on the cutting edge and described "At 25 knots, our boat is quieter than the last [Los Angeles] class submarines sitting at the pier," says Lt. Cmdr. Bob Aronson.

1983 - 1985 General Dynamics Corp. Electric Boat Groton , CN

Designer (CLASSIFIED SECURITY CLEARANCE)

Reverse engineered piping systems into 3D modular construction cost saving packages from 2D drawings for Trident and Los Angeles submarines.

Created and submitted CM baseline designs and drawings to the Navy for review and approval.

It was determined that assembly, which requires one hour in the pipe shop, takes four hours in the unit and ten hours in a sealed hull. Thus, pipe packaging for modular construction saves labor and span time and improves safety and quality

1981 - 1983 Gilbert Associates Reading, PA

Designer

Assigned to V. C. Summer nuclear station as construction liaison performing system verifications, test evaluations and field modification inspections through full plant operations.

In 2004, SCE&G celebrated 20 years of operations at the VC Summer Nuclear Station, along with the approval of license extension through the year 2042.

1979 - 1981 T. J. Reismeier Co Easton, PA

Designer

Designed and drafted new construction HVAC, electrical and plumbing for commercial and industrial buildings in a PE office.

1977 - 1979 Reading Metal Craft Co Reading, PA

Designer

Detailed structural steel building and miscellaneous iron.

EDUCATION

Berks Vocational Technical School, Certificate in Architectural Drafting, three year course

Penn State Berks Campus, Mechanical Engineering Technology, one year completed

Management Training, Skill Path Seminars, Certificate of Attendance in Excelling as a First-Time Manager or Supervisor 2005

Cad Training, INCAT, Certificate of Completion in CATIA V5 Basic training, 2005

Cad Training, Cimetrix Solutions, Certificate of Completion in I-DEAS C3P part Modeling, 2003

Cad Training, Ford Motor Company C3P, Certificate of Completion in I-DEAS Assembly Modeling and Design 2002

Cad Training, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Certificate of Completion in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance, 2004

Cad Training, Newport News Shipbuilding Night School, Certificate of Completion in I-DEAS Master Series Design, 1997

Cad Training, Newport News Shipbuilding Night School, Certificate of Completion in Introduction to AUTOCAD 13, 1997

Configuration Management, Newport News Shipbuilding, documentation, review, and process controls training , 1998

Teamcenter Engineering Product Data Management training course, 2002

Member of the Industrial Advisory Committee Penn State Berks

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