Designer/Design Engineer
Resume:
Jeffrey J. Lijana
Oxford, MI 48371
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Objective
Position as CAD Product Designer/Design Engineer, with the opportunity for continued professional growth.
Professional Profile
Competent, proficient and versatile Designer/Design Engineer that has 14 years experience in the Automotive Engineering and Design field. My 14 years experience includes Product Design of numerous Interior, Exterior, NVH, Electrical and Engine compartment components. Some of my 14 years included Tooling Design for Automated Multi-line Vehicle Assembly Lines, Vacuum Formed Tooling, Adhesive Fixtures, Trim Dies and Checking Fixtures. Accomplished and motivated user of Ideas NX/SDRC Ideas, Catia V5 and Teamcenter Engineering. Self-motivated individual that follows directions and procedures well, and a very supportive team member that contributes well to engineering solutions.
Experience
5/08-3/09 Foamade Industries - Auburn Hills, Michigan
Designer : Product Design Focus - NVH and Water Management Components
·Responsible for all Component Design, Tooling Design and Engineering CAD data releases for all Ford and Nissan automotive business.
·Utilized the software of Catia V5 and SDRC Ideas/Ideas NX to create solid models, assemblies and drawings for Door Water Shields(Ford) or Sealing Screens (Nissan). Specializing in Product Design and Engineering customer support for Ford, Nissan, General Motors and Peterbilt Interior NVH products.
·Responsible for implementing a cost savings by establishing offsite Design capabilities within the Product Development Center at Ford Motor Company to assist with the Design and Release of Data for all Ford platforms.
·Provided full Program Management support by providing a fully parametric Tooling solid model which allows for quicker tooling modifications.
·Mentor of SDRC Ideas, Ideas NX, Catia V5 and Teamcenter Engineering (TCe) usage, modeling and techniques.
·Other tasks included Data Management-Internal/External utilizing basic Unix and PC, Manage Design Reviews with internal/external customers and assist with creating internal Design best practices for Tooling and NVH products.
6/07-5/08 Grupo Antolin (Contract - Prestidge Engineering) - Auburn Hills, Michigan
CAD Designer : Product Design Focus - Integrated Interior Overhead Systems
·Worked with Product Engineers in Packaging, Design and Engineering for Ford Overhead Systems (Headliners/Consoles).
·Utilized the software of Catia V5 and SDRC Ideas/Ideas NX to create solid models and assemblies for Headliners and Overhead Consoles. Specializing in Product Design and Engineering customer support for Ford, Nissan, Chrysler, Toyota and General Motors Overhead Systems, Door Systems and Seat System products.
·Mentor of Teamcenter Engineering (TCe) usage and techniques.
·Established internal training and reference guides in utilizing Teamcenter Engineering (TCe) for releasing Engineering CAD data to Ford.
8/05-6/07 Alps Automotive Incorporated (Contract - Modern Engineering) - Auburn Hills, Michigan
Designer : Product Design Focus - Electro-Mechanical Switch Assemblies
·Worked with Project Engineers and Design Engineers in Packaging, Design and Engineering numerous Door, Seat, Steering Wheel Switches and Clockspring assemblies.
·Utilized the software of Catia V5 and SDRC Ideas/Ideas NX to create solid models, assemblies and drawings for Door, Seat, Steering Wheel Switches and Clockspring assemblies. Specializing in Product Design and Engineering customer support for Ford, Nissan, Toyota and General Motors Electro-Mechanical Switch assembly products.
·Responsible for Managing all Ford platform data and releasing Engineering CAD data to Ford utilizing Teamcenter Engineering-Ford (TCe) and Metaphase.
·Mentor of Teamcenter Engineering (TCe) and Metaphase usage and techniques.
·Worked with Advanced Engineering Team to create Concepts, 3D Modeling and a Design Presentation of a Wireless Seat Belt Assembly for improvements to Ford. The proposal eliminated Wiring which reduced cost.
2/04-8/05 Foamade Industries- Auburn Hills, Michigan
Designer: Product Design Focus - NVH and Water Management Components
·Responsible for all Component Design, Tooling Design and Engineering CAD data releases for all Ford and Nissan automotive business.
·Utilized the software of SDRC Ideas C3P to create solid models, assemblies and drawings for Door Water Shields(Ford) or Sealing Screens (Nissan). Specializing in Product Design and Engineering customer support for Ford, Nissan and General Motors Interior NVH products.
·Directed and led the Design and Engineering for the Pull Cup. This is Foamade’s first plastic Injection Molded component in company history.
·Other tasks included Data Management-Internal/External utilizing basic Unix and PC, Manage Design Reviews with internal/external customers and assist with creating an internal data tracking system.
· Mentor of SDRC Ideas and Metaphase usage, modeling and techniques.
5/03-2/04 Mark IV Automotive (Contract - Spherion) - Rochester Hills, Michigan
Designer : Product Design Focus - Engine Compartment Components
·Worked with Design Supervisor and Product Engineers in Packaging, Design and Engineering numerous Air Intake Manifold assemblies.
·Utilized the software of SDRC Ideas C3P to create solid models, assemblies and drawings for Air Intake Manifolds. Specializing in Product Design and Engineering customer support for Ford, Nissan and General Motors Engine Compartment products.
·Other tasks included Data Management-Internal/External utilizing basic Unix and PC, Create and Manage many full detailed drawings (Layouts and Details) with GD&T.
2/01-4/03 Decoma – Exterior Systems Engineering - Troy, Michigan
Designer : Product Design Focus - Exterior Trim Components
·Worked with Product Engineers in Packaging, Design and Engineering numerous Exterior Trim components (Pillar, Ditch and Header Moldings) and assemblies.
·Utilized the software of SDRC Ideas C3P to create solid models and assemblies for various Ford Exterior Trim components. Specializing in Product Design and Engineering customer support for Ford, Chrysler and General Motors Exterior Trim products.
·Other tasks included Data Management-Internal/External utilizing basic Unix and PC, Manage Design Reviews with internal/external customers, assist other team members with creating of Master Packages, add GD&T to 3D CAD data with Product Engineers assistance and updating of Master/Craftsmanship Sections per Ford standards.
11/99-2/01 Lear Corporation – Ford Division - Dearborn, Michigan
Designer : Product Design Focus - Interior Trim Components
·Worked with Product Engineers in Packaging, Design and Engineering numerous Interior Trim components (Dash Insulator and Door Trim) and assemblies.
·Utilized the software of SDRC Ideas C3P to create solid models, assemblies and drawings for various Ford Interior Trim components. Specializing in Product Design and Engineering customer support for Ford Interior Trim products.
·Other tasks included Data Management-Internal/External utilizing basic Unix and PC, Manage Design Reviews with internal/external customers and assist other team members with Master/Craftsmanship Sections per Ford standards.
5/98-11/99 Plastech - Dearborn, Michigan
Engineering C3P Data Coordinator : Product Design Focus - Interior Trim Components
·Responsible for creating and storing of Master Packages for various Ford programs, creating and sending of 4mm tapes utilizing Unix, tracking of data sent and received to various vendors.
·Utilized the software of SDRC Ideas C3P and PDGS to create assemblies and manage data for various Ford Interior Trim components.
·Worked with Product Engineers, Design Leader, Design Supervisor and Senior Designers to assist with cutting various sections for feasibility, and light design of Interior Hard Trim components.
Education
·Bachelors of Applied Science/Major – Vehicle Design, Central Michigan University - Currently enrolled (Senior Status), Projected date of Graduation 8/09
·Associate of Applied Science/Major – Vehicle Design, Macomb Community College, 5/97
·Certificate in CATIA V5 Drafting, Workforce Development Services Oakland Community College, 5/06
·Certificate in CATIA V5 Advanced Modeling, Workforce Development Services Oakland Community College, 4/06
·Certificate in CATIA V5 Surfacing Design, Workforce Development Services Oakland Community College, 3/06
·Certificate in CATIA V5 Fundamentals, Workforce Development Services Oakland Community College, 2/06
·Certificate in Fundamentals of Teamcenter Engineering for I-deas Users, C3P Education & Training, 9/05
·Certificate in Professional Clay Modeling And Surface Development, Center For Creative Studies, 5/00
·Certificate in SDRC Ideas C3P Part Modeling I, Lear Corporation - School Craft, 5/00
·Certificate in SDRC Ideas C3P Part Modeling II, Lear Corporation – School Craft 5/00
·Certificate in CATIA V4 BASIC 3D, Hanke Design Training, 8/97
·Certificate in CATIA V4 DRAW MODE, Hanke Design Training, 8/97
·Certificate in Vehicle Design, Macomb Community College, 5/97
·Certificate in Advanced 3D Solid Modeling Program for AutoCAD Rel. 12, Wisne Design Inc., 11/96
References available upon request
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