RANDALL P BLACKWOOD

w4wie0@r.postjobfree.com

586-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• HANDS-ON/TECHNICAL SKILLS

• DESIGN CALCULATIONS

• CAD/CAM 23 + YEARS

• UNIGRAPHICS NX 7.5

• CATIA V4 and V5 (LIGHT)

• CGS AND COMPUTER VISION (CADDS 4X)

• AUTOMOTIVE- HEAVY TRUCK

• IMAN

• TEAM CENTER 8

• ANSA TRAINING 13.1.4

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DESIGNER Direct Chrysler MI FEB 2012 to CURRENT

Utilizing Unigraphics NX7.5 Prepare varies file types for rapid prototype utilizing NX 7.5, Free form modeling and ANSA in the Computational Fluid Dynamics group for cars and trucks. Work with the lab to modify frontal curves and underbody to gain the best aero flow for fuel economy and to reduce wind noise.

DESIGNER Direct Quantum Technologies CA NOV 2011 TO JAN 2012

Utilizing Unigraphics NX7.5 worked on converting cars and trucks to natural gas and Hybrids designing

Steel brackets lines plastic clips. I designed hard and soft line routings placed components worked with

The shop for mule builds to get them to a production state. I built large assemblies for the program for other designers to use as background for their designs.

DESIGN ENGINEER Contract BE Aerospace AZ SEPT 2011 TO OCT 2011

I worked for BE Aerospace custom interior programs for super first class cabins for commercial jets. I did design of mechanical systems, such as those employed in aircraft seating and interiors. My work included structures, complex surfaces, latching and mechanisms and cabinetry. The work also included sheet metal, machined components, composites, plastics, and wiring systems. I also did design of mechanical components assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability. Parametric modeling and design on NX 7.5

DESIGN ENGINEER Contract Mann and Hummel-GM MI JAN 2011 to SEPT 2011

Utilizing Unigraphics NX7.5 Using Sketcher , Constraints and Free From modeling in my designs layout and details of Air Induction systems both Rubber and Plastic for cars and trucks design baffles and resonators for sound control while working with the lab. Air boxes and both clean and dirty side ducts. Designed sai tubes and worked with many groups to incorporate my designs for Proper fit and function. I used Microsoft office

For Conveying my designs to show any problems that may have came up to show in meetings.

DESIGNER Contract GM MI JUNE 2010 to JAN 2011

Utilizing Unigraphics I did design, layout and detail of A/C system to support General Motors Hybrid truck group. Designed hoses, Tubes and brackets clips. Attended cit and pdt meetings also worked

With suppliers for sourcing and pricing for Mule builds and to assure the most optimum design for system performance and also attended builds for prototype to resolve any issues that may come up.

DESIGNER Waltonen Engineering Direct MI APRIL 2010 to JUNE 2010

Utilizing Unigraphics NX6 and for Stryker Military vehicle packaging components and physical architecture to ensure proper components and clearances were maintained and proper components were installed correct.

SR DESIGNER Michigan Rubber Direct MI MARCH 2010 to APRIL 2010 Utilizing Unigraphics NX6 Design, layout and detail of air induction to support our customers And insure that the parts could be manufactured and that they would pass required testing. Transfer data files in and out to customer sites and address any problem that may have arisen

DESIGNER Navistar Contract IN JULY 2008 to SEPT 2009

Utilizing NX5and TCE for vehicle packaging Cummins, Caterpillar and International truck engines. Including plastic Cac ducts, CRFM brackets Engine mounts and castings, extrusions and varies under hood brackets and packaging studies for components and Illustration drawings also BOM training and releasing of designs coolant and hydraulic lines.

DESIGN ENGINEER Goodyear Tire and Rubber MI JAN 1998 to MAY 2008 Design group leader of employees while working off-site. Working with test data to select the proper material for hoses, tubes, Plastic clips, Valves and clamps for the project. Develop tests for products and I have also worked on NX 4 and Catia V4 and V5 Working with GM and Chrysler designing hoses and tooling for their programs that were awarded to Goodyear. Sourcing suppliers for prototype and production of parts also worked with assembly plants on ergo issues for the production line in customer plants and testing on customer proving grounds Worked on DFMEA’s and timing and cost of parts. I have also run design reviews for issues we encountered with other components.

DESIGNER Troy Design Inc Contract GM MI JUNE 1995 to JAN 1998 Design, layout and detail of exhaust system to support General Motors truck and car group. Designed hoses and brackets for the AIR systems and also worked in chassis group on brake systems and attend builds in the plant. Designed floor pans worked to reduce pillar noise and also door inners and front of dash pads.

DESIGN ENGINEER RCO Technologies Inc Contract GM MI OCT 1994 to JUNE 1995

Design and development of advanced engineering plastics, interior trim, door panels and

Rear interior quarter panels and integration of customer comforts into the cars and trucks and also designed hush panels for cars. Performed feasibility studies on installing refrigeration on various units Used stereo

lithography for prototype parts worked with outside suppliers

DESIGNER AND CAD ADMINISTRATOR Troy Design Inc Contract GM JUNE 1988 to OCT 1994

Layout and Design on 1992 GM program. Design changes on the console and HVAC air ducts

packaging and routing of chassis components: brake, fuel and exhaust systems and floor pan heat shields.

Design changes on casting and core drawings for the powertrain.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2012 ANSA 13.1.4 training

2011 UG NX7.5 training and team center 8

2009 UGS NX 5 training 3D modeling, surfacing

2002 CATIA V5 training 3D modeling, surfacing and sketcher

1994 UNIGRAPHICS Training: Certificate 3D, Surfacing, Solid Modeling and Data management.

1992 Macomb Community College Warren, Mi Associate of applied science in Auto Body Design. 20 hours

1991 CGS Training: Certificate 3D Surfacing and Data Management

1988 Vocational Training Center Inc., Sterling Heights, Mi Certificate of Completion – Cad

Curriculum: Engineering Math Trigonometry, CV Personal Designer 3D, Descriptive

Geometry, Blueprint Reading, Manufacturing Process and Drafting Lab

1986 Motech Automotive Livonia, Mi Certificate of Completion – Licensed Master Mechanic

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