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Wesley D. Barrier

Objective

Seeking a position in the engineering and project management industries that will complement my studies at Kettering and help provide experience in the project, applications, or research engineering fields, as well as utilizing my strengths in problem solving areas.

Education

Kettering University [Formerly General Motors Institute]

Flint, MI

Major: Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.2

Graduation Date: March 2012

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

Major: Applied Physics and Mathematics

September 2006 to March 2009

Experience

Brembo North America Inc., Homer, MI

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op April 2009 to Present

• Thesis work in Project Engineering/Management creating and implementing solutions for a specific problem involving Chrysler

• Designed, oversaw production of, and implemented pneumatic Go/No-Go devices for line reliability

• Created numerous programs and macros using VBA behind Excel for ease of use purposes for line operators, fellow engineers, and technicians

• Participated on KAIZEN team, helping improve efficiency on lines

• Project Management experience with 2012 Ford GT500 corner assembly production

Bridgestone/Firestone Retail Company, Grand Rapids, MI

Sales Associate, Closing Manager May 2006 to February 2009

• Regularly closed and opened store

• Worked between 20 and 50 hours per week while attending Grand Rapids Community College

• Diagnosed vehicles’ mechanical problems

• Handled till drawer, deposit

• Able to communicate with a variety of customers

Self-Employment

• Created a Turbocharger Sizing Calculator using VBA behind Excel predominantly incorporating the Thermodynamic Ideal Gas law and Adiabatic Efficiency equations, computing 17 independent variables for greater accuracy. Currently re-programming in HTML/CSS/JAVA for use online

• Replaced automotive clutches on thirteen separate occasions, replaced two engines, and replaced numerous suspension, steering, cooling, braking, exhaust, and engine accessory components on passenger vehicles

• Diagnosed numerous automotive electrical problems, including drivability issues and shorts in under-dash or interior systems

Skills

Proficient in design software including UGS-NX5 (with finite element analysis), SolidWorks2009, and CATIA

Have an extensive knowledge of the automotive diagnostic process, the theory and operation of internal combustion engine systems, and theory and operation of modern fuel injection

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References

Alvaro Quiroga

Engineering Manager

Brembo North America Inc.

29991 E M60

Homer, MI 49245

Work: 517-***-**** x6260

Corky Thorstein

Managing Partner

Bridgestone/Firestone Retail Company

2481 E Beltline Ave

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Work: 616-***-****

David Friday

Adjunct Professor of Mathematics

Grand Rapids Community College

143 Bostwick Ave

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Personal: 616-***-****

Major General Michael Lehnert (Ret.)

Senior Advisor to Commissioner Customs & Border Protection

Department of Homeland Security

1717 H St NW

Washington DC, 22304

Personal: 760-***-****

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