CRAIG S. HUNTER

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CAREER SUMMARY

A Design Professional with extensive experience in the drafting field. Track record of reducing costs, meeting project milestones and achieving first-time quality objectives. Broad-based knowledge of product design, tooling and fixture design utilizing Unigraphics NX4, I-DEAS, Inventor 2009, SolidWorks 2011 and Pro-E Wildfire 3.0. Demonstrated ability to complete multiple assignments simultaneously and is regarded as an excellent team player.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COBHAM LIFE SUPPORT, St. Petersburg, FL 2008

Global supplier of Defense and Aerospace systems.

Tool Designer

Responsible for all tooling requests for new product and prototype Restraints Systems utilizing Inventor 2009 and SolidWorks 2011.

• Revamped outdated and worn tooling utilizing a 25% reduction in assembly time.

• Updated Tool Crib software to be able to share with Calibration Lab.

HI-STAT MANUFACTURING, Sarasota, FL 2006-2008

Automotive electrical sensor manufacturer.

Senior Designer

Responsible for design of speed, fluid and temperature sensors along with prototype tool design utilizing Unigraphics NX4, Teamcenter, I-DEAS, SolidWorks and Pro-E Wildfire 3.0.

• Developed innovative cost saving design for Mercedes-Benz truck wheel speed sensor.

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Detroit, MI 1989-2006

The world’s largest manufacturer and seller of passenger cars and trucks.

Senior Designer/Design Engineer 1992-2006

Responsible for sheet metal, hardware and mechanical component design for front, rear and side closures utilizing UG NX3 / Teamcenter.

• Saved over $1.8M by utilizing scrap door window opening material on future SUV program.

• Received suggestion award for recommending removal of plastic coatings and reducing costs.

• Selected as member of Material Utilization Team to find cost cutting measures and reduce scrap throughout the corporation.

Designer 1989-1992

Responsible for fiberglass floor pan design in underbody group for Corvette C5 program.

• Reduced floor pan weight by 15% and noise by 10% by utilizing a balsa wood / fiberglass sandwich design.

• Created Engineering Work Order changes to meet engineering specifications.

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TROY DESIGN SERVICES, Troy, MI 1987-1989

Automotive design services company.

Designer

Responsible for packaging three-point active and passive seat belt restraint systems.

• Spearheaded movement of future restraint system designs from manual board drawings to CGS CAD system resulting in 25% reduction in design time.

ENTECH, Troy, MI 1986-1987

Automotive design services company.

Designer

Responsible for packaging audio power booster in instrument panel group for G.M.

• Reduced warranty cost by packaging audio booster behind glove box access.

ANTHONY F. WILLIAMSON & ASSOC., Detroit, MI 1985-1986

Automotive design services company.

Designer

Responsible for side door sheet metal and hardware design for Cadillac Engineering.

STELLAR ENGINEERING, Warren, MI 1985

Automotive design services company.

Designer

Responsible for interior trim design and layout of headliner and door trim panels for G.M.

AERO DETROIT INC., Warren, MI 1985

Automotive design services company.

Detailer / Layout

Responsible for detail and layout in the body-in-white group for Chrysler.

• Made a successful switch from tool and fixture design to body design.

MODERN ENGINEERING INC., Warren, MI 1983-1985

Automotive design services company.

Detailer / Layout

Responsible for detail and layout of checking, weld fixtures and injection seat molds.

• Was first in group to be trained on CADAM and CATIA V1 CAD systems.

GONZALEZ DESIGN ENGINEERING, Madison Heights, MI 1981-1983

Automotive design services company.

Detailer

Responsible for detailing checking and weld fixtures for Ford and G.M. programs.

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EDUCATION / TRAINING

Macomb Community College, Warren, MI

Studies: AS Auto Body Design 1982-1983

Oakland University, Rochester, MI 1983-1984

Studies: Mechanical Engineering

Certificate, Philpot School of Drafting, Madison Heights, MI 1985

• Unigraphics NX4 • I-DEAS 12 • CATIA

• SolidWorks 2011 • Inventor 2009 • AutoCAD

• Die Basics • Autoform • ASME Y14.5-2009

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