Automotive Designer

Glenn S. Betcher

Icadiye Mahallesi

Haci Bakkal Sokak

Necati Bey Apt. 14-12

Daire 12 Uskudar

Istanbul, Turkiye 81200

Email: ************@*****.***

Cell Phone: 90-531-***-****

Nationality: American

SUMMARY:

Highly qualified individual with proven record in Automotive Design, Engineering, Manufacturing and Release of automotive components and sub systems for multiple OEM programs in USA and International locations. Expertise include design and release of BIW and interior components and sub assemblies. Hands on design experience with Catia V5 and Tce. More than 5000 hours on Catia V5.

Specialties include Sheet Metal, Interior and Exterior Trim, Seating. Recognized expert in the field of automotive packaging and feasibility. In depth knowledge of Seating Systems, configurations, BOM and release processes on DCX and FORD platforms. CAD knowledge in IDEAS-C3P and Catia V5. In depth Knowledge of Ford PDS and its implementation. Working knowledge of C3P, WERS, AIMS, 8D, DVP&R, and DFMEA. Proficient user of MS office tools and MS Project.

EXPERIENCE:

4/10 – Present Hexagon Studio, Gebze, Turkey

Body Technical Specialist: Occupant and Mechanical Package support for various projects, design support for Body in White and Trim components

2/08 – 12/08 Underground World Corp.

On Assignment at Fisker Automotive, Irvine, California

CAD Designer: CAD and Engineering support for Karma project, including Mechanical and Occupant Packing, drawing preparation, Buck, Mule and Showcar development, Build Support – using Catia V5 for design activities

2/07 – 11/07 EDAG of America

On Assignment in Germany

DRE for BIW Located in Cologne, Germany:

Worked as Hands on design and release engineer responsible for Ford C505 and B460 projects. Responsibilities included engineering and design support along with design release documentation of components and sub assemblies. Used Catia V5 and Tce for design activities.

DRE for BIW/Interior located in Sindelfingen, Germany:

Supporting Mercedes BIW design and release activities by using Catia V5 Daimler-Chrysler methodology. Also worked on Porsche Interior Trim design using Catia V5 Porsche methodology.

8/03 – 6/06 Emergent Systems, Dearborn, MI

At Lear Corp, USA (01/04 – 06/06)

Engineering Release Analyst Seating Systems: Responsible for Creating, Approval and Release of seating systems for multiple DCX platforms. Create DCX BOM for service, Create BOMs for three Lear manufacturing plants in USA and International facilities, Process approval for engineering change notices (ECN) for seating systems, Direct interface with Customer and Lear Engineering and Manufacturing staff on seating configuration and release process to support various programs. Responsible for setting up and conducting service review meetings with OEM and Lear engineering staff. Fully versed in DCX and Lear seating release systems - AS400, PLM, PROFILE and MODEL.

At Strategies 2000, Dearborn, MI USA (8/03 – 12/03)

Liaison Engineer: Responsibilities included establishing and managing CD338 Structures Approval process, technical support for issue capture/resolution, cross-functional coordination. Worked with various groups on CD338 program to help identify, understand and document solutions and resolve open issues to meet project timeline for release milestones. Created and managed Excel and MS Project files for project management and timeline.

Responsibilities also included interface with Vehicle manufacturing and Assembly teams for resolving tooling, manufacturing and production issues for body structure parts.

3/02-1/03 MSX International, Dearborn, MI USA

Lead Package Engineer: Responsible for all Occupant Package activities on Ford BV226N Amazon Federalization program-C3P

Lead Occupant Engineer for this program, usually reporting directly to the Vehicle Manager and Chief Program Engineer. I had several Package Designers reporting to me that created and/or verified (under my direction) Head Impact, Vision Target Zones, Foot Clearance Zones, and Hand/Foot Brake Ergonomics. I also authored the Package DVP&R for the program. As some of this program was carry-over we did not create H-point and related seat studies but did confirm and maintain the original requirements.

9/00-1/02 MSX International, England

Package PAT Leader: Responsible for all Packaging activities on

Ford V227 program-full C3P program; located in Istanbul, Turkey

2/00-9/00 Lear Inc., Dearborn, MI

Design Leader: Responsible for D186, SW164 & WIN Continuous Engineering change group-PDGS, some SDRC.

9/99-2/00 MSX International, Dearborn, MI

Design Leader: Responsible for all BIW development on B-226 Amazon Brazilian program-4 vehicle platforms, full C3P on SDRC Ideas

11/98-8/99 RLE International, Koln, Germany and Redford, MI, USA

Designer in Koln: Worked on design and feasibility for FA electric vehicle, and as SE-161 Component Engineer at the Ford Niehl plant-PDGS

Designer in America: Part of the CT-170 CAD launch team: feasibility, design and release of all components-PDGS

4/98-11/98 International Corporate Strategy LLC., Plymouth, MI

Designer: Responsible for developing mechanical components for 2000 Cargo heavy truck - window regulators, hinge swing, latch packaging, etc.

Assignment in Turin, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey-PDGS

8/96-4/98 United Technologies Automotive, Detroit, MI

Design Leader: Design, checking and resource management responsibilities for Exterior Mirror group- Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Toyota, Honda and Advanced Engineering programs-PDGS, CGS, Togocad & Catia

QS-9000 Design Element Champion: Responsible for design control of 3 locations

11/95-8/96 Britax-Rainsford, Inc., Marysville, MI

Checker/Leader: Design and checking responsibilities for all Ford, General Motors and Chrysler exterior mirror programs including data integrity and file management-PDGS, Catia & SDRC Ideas

4/95-11/95 Johnson Controls, Inc., Plymouth, MI

Primary Designer: Responsible for 1998 South American Ranger Crew Cab complete rear seat design-PDGS

9/94-4/95 Douglas & Lomason, Farmington, MI

Checker: Responsible for checking graphic and manual drawings to D&L standards-PN-96, VHN-127 Aerostar ‘95/’98, Honda and LOF-PDGS, CGS, Unigraphics & Catia

Leader: PN-96, VHN-127, Trainer: Basic training for designers on PDGS

4/94-9/94 IAD of America, Dearborn, MI

Designer: Responsible for cushion pan development on VHN programs-PDGS

1992-1994 Lear Seating, Southfield, MI

Design Manager: Responsible for all design and release aspects of the Ford truck programs, WIN88, UPN-105, F-series & Explorer

Checker: Responsible for checking graphic and manual drawings, on the Ford truck and car programs to Ford and Lear standards

Senior CAD Designer: Mazda and Ford truck programs-side shield, foam and frame development, brackets, reinforcements

Instructor: Responsible for writing and implementing an accelerated 2-week PDGS course at various Lear facilities

Assistant Systems Administrator: Responsible for system back-up, translating data from IGES and other CAD systems, maintaining plotter operations, emergency system shutdown

1987-1992 Pioneer Engineering and Manufacturing, Warren, MI

Designer A-CAD and Manual - F-series truck, Mustang, Aerostar, Tempo/Topaz, Grand Marquis/Crown Victoria, Cougar & Thunderbird - hardware and brackets, intrusion beams, floor pans, trim, insulators, headrests, plastic grills - CR/CR and feasibility programs

1992-1994 Macomb County Community College, Warren, MI

Instructor: Responsible for writing and teaching a 16 week 6 credit PDGS

Course

1985-1987 Systems for Industry, Romulus, MI

Designer/Illustrator: Responsible for new design developments of flow measurement sensors

1986 Marketing Innovations, Belleville, MI

Illustrator: Responsible for drawing up new inventions

1984 Aztec Engineering, Livonia, MI

Designer: Designed and built test manifold for Taurus taillight water test station

1968-1969 Solar Engineering, Ferndale, MI

Detailer: Designed assembly line components, ran blueprint machine

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 1984-2007

• BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Rochville University – May 2005

• Tce (Team Center Engineering) Basics – Ford Motor Co., Cologne, Germany

• Associate of Science - Computer Science - Wayne Co. Comm. College – July 1984

• SDRC Ideas -Various locations in US and Europe

• Catia Version 5 Basic and Surface-INCAT

• Fundamentals of Product Design Launch Process-United Technologies

• Kerzner Approach to Project Management-United Technologies

• Microsoft Project 4.0-United Technologies

• Creating and Analyzing NURB Surfaces-Virtual Services

• Advanced Surface Operations - Klex Software

• Fundamentals of Engineering - Kakely/Ford Motor

• Advanced PDGS Design - Pioneer Engineering

• Beginning PDGS Design - Pioneer Engineering

• Philpot School of Auto Body Design

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