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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEShelby Township, Michigan Street Address EMAIL AVAILABLESenior Engineer with robust product experience in Product Design, Vehicle Development, Vehicle Engineering Component Design and Design Release in the automotive, off-highway, and defense industries. Knowledgeable in Quality Vehicle Modifiers, Prototype Vehicle Builds, Aerodynamic, Corrosion, Noise Vehicle Testing, Vehicle Test Coordination, and FMVSS Safety Compliance. EDUCATIONLAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Southfield, MIMaster of Business Administration 2019 -PresentMasters of Science, Mechanical Engineering 5/12/2012 Masters of Science, Automotive Engineering 5/16/2010 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering 6/5/1982 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCESTELLANTIS 12/2022 - 3/2023North American Chassis Cost Optimization Engineer (Contract) Auburn Hills, MIPrimary Responsibilities:Chassis Engineering Vehicle Optimization Idea Generation. Coordination includes TCR Read Across Idea Generation, Feasibility and Savings Identification, TCR and TRSS Systems, Electronic Bill of Materials, Prototype Part Request, Total Cost Business Cases, Frame/Cradle/Mounts meetings, FASTCAR2 Part Pricing.Cost Optimization vehicle responsibilities for Frames/Cradles/Mounts include RAM 1500 Light Duty, RAM 2500, 3500 Heavy Duty, RAM 4500, 5500.Coordination with Idea Generation with Cost Optimization Engineers at Metalsa in Mexico. WALTONEN ENGINEERING//GDLS 11/2021 - 10/2022Mechanical Engineer (Contract)Warren, MIPrimary Responsibilities: Engineering analysis/support of military vehicles. Prepare plans with detailed drawings that include project specifications and cost estimates. Design and execute engineering experiments to create workable solutions. Develop engineering calculations, diagrams and technical reports. Complete required technical and regulatory documents . Ensure projects are completed on-time and within the specified budget. Present analysis results and project solutions to technical leads, senior leaders and clients as necessary. General Dynamics Land Systems Projects OMFV (Optionally Manner Fighting Vehicle) : Replacement for BAE for (BFV)Bradley Fighting Vehicle . OMFV Development of Washing Systems for Camera, Radar and Lidiar, Driver and Commander Seats and Crew Blast Floor concept. MPF (Mobile Protection Vehicle) : Light tank capable of providing mobile, protective, direct offensive fire capability which fills a gap left by the M551 Sheridan Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle. Structure and Survivability ERP System (Design Release), Chassis Hull -Engine Compartment ( Insulation Panels). Released drawings though General Dynamics virtual release system for MPF production vehicles. Waltonen Engineering Projects MA109A7 ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations Project) . Review modifications to MA109A7 from provided TDP (Technical Data Package). Prepared feasibility plan with detailed drawings that include project specifications and cost estimates to determine proposal for government bid. LINK ENGINEERING 9/2020-11/2020Test Driver ( Contract)Dearborn MichiganEvaluation drive for 2020 FCA/Stellantis preproduction test vehicles on specified reliability growth route in various locations. Testing was for vehicle quality assessment and issue discovery. Followed all driving laws during testing. Route started in Dearborn Michigan into Auburn Hill, Birch Run, Michigan and completed testing route in Dearborn, Michigan (400 miles). Completed Driver . GVSC- GOVERNMENT VEHICLE SYSTEMS CENTER 6/2019- 7/2020 Product Assurance and TestDesign for Supportability Engineer (Contract)Warren, MIPrimary Responsibilities: Perform and Develop Design for Supportability for Army Ground Vehicles Systems throughout the life cycle model through Design for Supportability (Dfs) process. Knowledge of the following: Data Collection Systems EngineeringBase Model Engineering analysis FMECA (Failure, Modes, Effects, and Critical Analysis) LORA (Level of Repair Analysis ) RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) RCM Certified (Logistics Data Analysis Center, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) MTA (Maintenance Technical Analysis) SharePoint Support REM Block Model Logistics Support (PowerlogJ2), (COMPASS) Use and understand the effects of failure and other impacts to system performance on systems functions at all hardware levels components, systems and subsystems Develop better decisions about design and support of safety and mission critical equipment at each stage of the product life cycle. Reduce risk using independent analysis capabilities that consider the technical operational and economic requirements of maintainer of the systems. Use modeling to evaluate areas that will provide reductions in maintenance and can achieve reliability and support functions can be optimized. Provide recommendations and implement supportability requirements through systems engineering and design, preparing business cases, communications to stockholders, planning and budgeting resources, document resulting maintenance and operations performance specifications. OSHKOSH DEFENSE 4/2019-5/2019Design Engineer II (Contract)Oshkosh, WIPrimary Responsibilities :Provide Research and Development Support for future production of JLTV ( Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) currently in full production in for Army and Marines in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Project entailed research of existing vehicles in Army and Marine Battalion Fleets that could be replaced with minimal design changes to JLTV and meet both Army and Marine mission profiles. Position involved researching though specific internet websites determining competitors vehicle specifications such payloads, crew, weight, tracked vehicle, number of axles, vehicle cost. Collaboration with both future Oshkosh concept research and current program management to determine new future mission profile. TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DESIGN ENGINEERING CENTER 8/2017 6/2018 Bridging Survivability Engineer (Contract)Warren, MIPrimary Responsibilities:Provide engineering services to the Government Product Manager (PdM) Bridging, Force Projection, the Assistant Product Manager (APM), Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) M1A2 Lead Engineer and PdM M1A1/M1A2. Major responsibility function as the technical advisor for planning, directing, coordinating, monitoring and reviewing Abrams tank chassis and bridge integration, testing, technology upgrades and change control. Advanced engineering research, analysis, quality control review, data reporting, and reviewing technical documents. Live fire test planning and execution, as well as engineering change control. Functioned as the technical advisor for planning, directing, coordinating, monitoring and reviewing JAB (Joint Assault Bridge) and bridge integration, testing, technology upgrades and change control. JAB a joint project between the Marines and Army replacing current M60 Chassis with Abrams Chassis M1A2 with upgraded suspension, carryover mobile bridge with new redesigned launching system for bridge. Performed complex assignments by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications (TEMP), and analyzing technical data (ADTP) for errors. Identified components to improve products, and determine and evaluate the resulting impacts of engineering changes using Windchill change control after testing. Testing was completed at APG (Aberdeen Proving Grounds) located in Aberdeen,Maryland. Managed the AFES (Automatic Fire Extinguishing System ) for JAB Chassis existing two man crew Commander/Driver. from Abrams M1A2 Chassis a four man crew Commander/Driver/Gunner/Loader. Determined engineering priorities, cost estimates, budget requirements, milestones and other technical matters concerning bridging products for crew survivability. Maintained close working relationships with other engineering and management personnel within PdM Bridging, the Army test community, Tank, Automotive, Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), Program Executive Office (PEO) Combat Support, Combat Service Support (CSCSS) and other government and commercial agencies. Conducted and lead small technical projects or phases of technical projects. Page 2 Provide technical direction to and coordinate the efforts of other contractor/federal employees in the performance of assigned projects within time and budget constraints. Managed the schedule and quality of deliverables. Analyzed engineering change proposals for adequacy, identified new capabilities for possible product insertion, and made recommendations on engineering changes.MBTECH 3/2017 8/2017Engineering ConsultantsSystems Engineer Data Acquisition (Short Term Contract) Auburn Hills, MIPrimary Responsibilities: Current Project support data acquisition using Velodyne 3D Sensor. Data obtain will be used for Driver Assistance Systems Autonomous Vehicles for vehicle manufacturer. Current data acquisition being obtained through multiple shifts. Dearborn, MIFORD MOTOR COMPANY 10/2014 11/2016Design Release Cold End / Hot End Exhaust Engineer (Contract) Support design and release of cold end exhaust sub systems for the MY14-15 current production 2.0L/2.3L/3.5/3.7 Explorer and Taurus. Design Release Engineer for launch of MY15-16 Explorer 3.5L GTDI Sport/Platinum cold end exhaust bezel design at Chicago Assembly PVT. Design Release Engineer MY18.5 Explorer 3.5L GTDI Sport/Platinum Quad Exhaust Tips coordinated technical issues/ component teardowns with suppliers and Chicago Assembly Plant PVT. Managed CPMT meetings for identify team program issues and develop worked plans with suppliers to response to resolve these issues. Supplier interface in the development of new vehicle component designs, DVP testing, ED&T, CAD, and FEA analysis. Managed suppliers of cold end exhaust components to insure applicable system requirements and program objectives were met. Managed fabrication of prototype cold end exhaust assembly for NVH, Vehicle Engineering, Management Drive evaluations. Prototype components were fabricated within Ford and Tier 1 and 2 suppliers. Managed DVP&R, Quality, Weight, Function, Cost, Timing and Regulatory FMVSS of GPDS milestones. Signed off on performance of component and systems of the Hot End Exhaust, Design Release Engineering, NVH Primary Design Release Engineer MY18.5 Explorer 2.3L GTDI /3.5L TIVCT Base, Limited, XLT, New Oval Exhaust Tips. Managed supplier interface of MCR actions for cold end /hot end exhaust. Issued concerns and alerts for MCR actions,, CAE, Vehicle Engineering, Homologation and Tenneco, Faurecia formability, FEA, CFD. Supported Chicago Assembly PVT and sub systems vehicle launches at Faurecia and Tenneco. STELLANTIS AUTOMOTIVE (Contract) 6/2014 10/2014Design Release EngineerAuburn Hills, MIPrimary Responsibilities:Design Release Underbody Structures Engineer Interfaced with Metal Body Shop /Body Pilot Plants insuring correct design content in prototype and production vehicles. Design release underbody components interfacing with cross functional teams CAE, Safety Formability, Manufacturing and Tooling Feasibility. Resolve any potential design changes by interfacing with cross functional teams. Reviewed design issues /concerns in the area of underbody structures. Prototype Build Coordinator for underbody structure for Chrysler Mini Van Baseline, PHEV, and PC0 vehicle structures for MY2017Page 3GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 3/2012 6/2014Design Release Underbody Structures Engineer (Contract) Warren, MIPrimary Responsibilities: Support the manufacturing plants with any potential design changes, interface cross functional teams review any issues/concerns in the area of production underbody structures for designated current production programs. Managed design changes for Lordstown and Orion assembly plants. Issued EWO/TWOs to resolve production issues and plant tryouts with Tier 1 suppliers using GM E-Square design release process. Primary Design Release Engineer for MY14-15 Verano small offset program upgrading material and underbody structures components to meet FMVSS occupant requirements. Managed interfacing with cross functional teams, NVH, Vehicle Engineering, CAE, Safety Engineering in order to meet FMVSS requirements. Applications /Design Release Engineer underbody structure for Chevy Cruze, Verano, and Sonic working with a global program interfacing with Germany, Korea and China. CATERPILLAR 10/2010 3/2012Filter Design Release Engineer (Contract)Peoria, ILPrimary Responsibilities: Responsible for fuel filters for excavator machines. Responsibilities for the Design Release, Product Development, and Testing of fuel filter with variety of materials which is unique for each machine level. Engineering liaison between United States and Asian markets including Japan, China, Brazil and Australia to corporate functions as Platform Teams, Vehicle Engineering. Oversight of Fuel Filter Dynamic Pulsation Test Bench to determine fuel filter efficiency for primary (water separator), secondary, and tertiary filters as a total system. Conducted discussions with Japan and China as to efficiencies of different types of filter and filter media for best filter efficiencies. CHRYSLER GROUP LLC 2/2009 - 6/2009Quality Resident Engineer (Contract)Belvidere, ILPrimary Responsibilities: Addressed customer driven concerns interfacing with Tooling, Plant Engineering and Quality Engineering for overall Suspension Systems. Liaison between corporate functions and Platform Teams, Vehicle Engineering, Jeep/Truck Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, Procurement, Suppliers, Program Management, Design Office and resident engineers within department for resolution of customer driven concerns. Managed outgoing vehicle quality thru drive holds, containment and retrofit assemblies. Technical training at Chrysler Group LLC: VPM, ECIMS, Design Release System at Chrysler Technical Center and Belvidere Assembly Quality Resident Engineering. TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE 7/2007- 2/2009Design Release Hot and Cold End Development Engineer (Contract) Grass Lake, MIPrimary Responsibilities: Design and released DPF, DOC, SCR' filters for hot end development in North America OEM as part of off- road Commercial Truck Vehicle Department. Responsibilities included prototype build and program management engineer for Caterpillar 2010 emissions program for off-highway machines and on-highway commercial vehicles. Manage prototype builds of Caterpillar hot end development DPF, DOC, and SCRs for test cells at Tenneco and Caterpillar facilities. Managed teardown of DPF, DOC, SCR filters when test cell or vehicle testing was completed. Design and release - completed product requests to document approved new product coverage using established product design guidelines for North American Heavy Truck aftermarket exhaust systems. Page 43/1986 -1/2006FORD MOTOR COMPANYProduct Development/ Body Development / Product Design /Design Release /Vehicle /Vehicle Intergration Engineer(Direct)Dearborn, MISport Utility Vehicle Body on Frame Special Engineering Operations 1/ 2001-1/2006 Primary Responsibilities:Developed prototype frame bracket kit with unique reinforcement brackets welded on modified limousine frame for 2005 Navigator Limousine. Tracked durability test vehicle at Michigan Proving Grounds to meet FMVSS safety requirements for aftermarket vehicles. Coordinated test failures to the design release engineers and upper management during durability testing. Collaborated with IT and Customer Service operations ensuring implementation/functionality of QVM website allowing review of technical service bulletins and field service actions, reducing warranty claims on aftermarket modifications provided by limousine builders. Developed/maintained/coordinated QVM Limousine Body Builders book website for Town Car, Excursion and Navigator updating text/illustrations for each model year with website developers and illustrators. Light Truck Tough Implementation Engineer 1/1999-1/2001 Primary Responsibilities: Deliver 2002 model year future Prototype Test Vehicle matrix for Tough Truck Outfitters within appropriated budget meeting management approval deadlines.Medium Truck Vehicle Engineer 1/1995-1/1999Primary Responsibilities: Direct dimensional benchmarking review for 14 competitive truck and tractor vehicles, consulting with internal and external marketing services, supporting dimensional analysis and documentation. Defined packaging for Medium Truck F650 / 750 series using design aids, identifying potential build issues, insuring proper packaging requirements for development testing, minimizing further updates on vehicle at Design Testing Facility, and reducing costs and testing delays. Managed/coordinated medium truck prototype builds for 1500 Vehicle Ryder TRS Fleet for production in Cu Atitlan, Mexico. Reduced build time from nine to three months and increasing revenue by $45M. Heavy Truck Vehicle Integration Engineer 1/1993-1/1995 Primary Responsibilities: Direct technical and mechanical staff to successfully develop HN80 and competitive Vehicle Aerodynamic Coast Down Test Program overcoming staffing restrictions and meeting established deadlines. 1/1991-1/1993Light Truck and Body Development EngineerPrimary Responsibilities: Develop 1993 Ranger fender stuffer design prototype and obtain subjective wind noise improvement of .5 from previous Ranger model year. Implement NVH cost saving for 1992 F150 series tailgate ringing, eliminating spray on sound deadener and reducing overall production costs by $361,400.Design Release Quality Production Resident Engineering System Support Engineer 1/1988 -1/1991 Primary Responsibilities: Developed a major redesign of current continental rear structure. Establish design concerns through WERS identifying as customer issues resolving cost and weight effect on components. Execute component tryouts in plant resulting in structural sheet metal improvement to rear structure resolving customer concerns.Design Release Front and Underbody Structures Engineer 3/1986 1/1988 Primary Responsibilities:Front and Underbody Engineering Department (3/1986 1/1988) Development of front end and underbody of 1990 Lincoln Town car structural design objectives overseeing carryover components and serving as prime design engineer of redesign or modify components. Developed structural design of 1989-90 Continental / Taurus passive restraints program managing cost and weight for feasible designs supporting structural upgrades to front and underbody structures to minimize passenger compartment intrusion.Page 5GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS DIVISION 10/1984 - 3/1986 Fire Control Design Engineer (Direct)Centerline, MIPrimary Responsibilities: Redesign and development support for the locking mechanism that restricted the breach of the main gun of Abrams M1A1 battle tank from traveling extensively, resolving current design inadequacies for field conditions and crew safety concerns during field operation of vehicle. Supported the Warren Tank and Lima Ohio Tank Production Plants and TACOM facility in Warren, Michigan. (design tryouts for new design changes to improve quality and design intent of future fire control design configurations of M1A1 tank). Engineer support for hydraulic components in plant and field conditions. Responsible for primary gear box components, hydraulic lines, accumulators, manual gear mechanisms. MICHIGAN CONSOLIDATED GAS COMPANY 9/1983 9/1984Gas Compressor Engineer (Direct)Detroit, MIPrimary Responsibilities: Redesign and development support for natural gas compressors, transmission facilities including transmission lines and skid field and stationary compressor units. Development support included redesign recommendations and overseeing completion of redesigned projects.TECHNICIAL SKILLS/TRAININGQuality Functional DeploymentValue Engineering,Team /Problem SolvingTaguchi Design of ExperimentsDesign for AssemblyGeometric Dimensioning ToleranceBench MarkingVibration/Measurement AnalysisWorld Class ManufacturingManufacturing SystemsTeamcenter Vis MockupComputer Software: Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Teamcenter Interests: hiking, biking, show shoeing, golf, fitness training U.S. CitizenshipGovernment DoD Security ClearanceReferences Available |
