Design Engineer

MARK E. GALECKA

*********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

A designer / design engineer with 13 years of successful product design experience. Highly regarded technical skills and attention to detail. Computer-aided design expert. Well recognized and respected by colleagues and customers. Highly responsible and dedicated team player. Integral in building and maintaining business relationships with customers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOHNSON CONTROLS, Plymouth, MI 1995-2008

Tier one supplier of complete seats and components with $6.7 billion annual sales.

Senior Designer - Chrysler Business Unit 2000-2008

Product programs included:

Active Head Restraints (riACT)

* Performed packaging studies for multiple programs.

* Reviewed kinematics for performance requirements.

* Created and released seat design drawings.

* Released CAD models into internal Virtual Product Manager ( VPM ).

* Continuously uploaded and downloaded CAD models from Chrysler's VPM.

Dodge Challenger

* Received Merit Award for complete seat launch team based on customer satisfaction and employee ingenuity.

* Developed and packaged an innovative light in the front seat back panel.

* Performed kinematic studies for ingress / egress.

* Reviewed all interior components to meet customer's required clearances.

* Redesigned a side shield allowing the elimination of an inboard shield.

Chrysler 300

* Served as customer liaison between Chrysler and suppliers.

* On site at Chrysler headquarters to attend packaging design reviews for new Quad Seating program.

* Reviewed and released production CAD models and drawings.

Grand Cherokee

* Designed a side shield focused on craftsmanship and maintaining cost requirements.

* Served as customer liaison to help facilitate design continuity between OEM and suppliers.

* Maintained an office at Jeep and Truck Engineering as support for customer and critical internal needs.

* Reviewed and analyzed CAD data from Chrysler's VPM for any related concerns.

Designer Advanced Engineering - Chrysler Business Unit 1998-2000

Worked on several advanced programs to acquire new business.

* Received Chairman's Award for the interior development team based on exceeding customer expectations.

* Prepared packaging studies and kinematic models for presentations to Chrysler.

* Packaged off-the-shelf designs for cost savings.

* Created studies critical to the success of obtaining new business.

Designer - Mercedes Business Unit 1995-1998

M-Class

* Designed, detailed, and created studies for seat components for the ML320.

* Corresponded with Johnson Controls and Mercedes engineers in Germany and in Alabama to coordinate design information and release.

* Responded to vehicle launch issues while stationed in Alabama and Plymouth, MI.

Designer-in-training 1995

* Enhanced CAD ( CATIA ) skills while contributing to the Mercedes business unit.

* Increased skill level through Johnson Controls classes and daily mentoring opportunities.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BS, Industrial Technology: emphasis in Design and Engineering Graphics 1995

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Professional Development 1995-2008

CATIA V5: Generative Drafting, Introduction to Surfacing, Advanced Part Design, Advanced Assembly Design & Management

CATIA V4: Multiple V4 classes

More than 20 related training classes for complete seat including:

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Level I, II, & III

Seat System Design I, II, & III

Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding

Leadership for Results: Basic Principles

Leadership for Results: Communication Techniques

Problem Solving

COMPUTER SKILLS

CATIA V5

CATIA V4

VPM ( Virtual Product Manager )

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Net Meeting

VisView Professional

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