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Extremely motivated, 37+ year heavy automotive experienced engineer, with expertisein Teamcenter, NX, PHEV/BEV electric vehicle packaging, Underbody and Underhood Zone Lead packaging, product and concept design.Holly, MI 48442EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLETo obtain a challenging engineering position that would effectively utilize my education and experience to maximize my growth potential. I have an established track record in the automotive field. I have 3 years of hands on experience designing PHEV batteries and Electric Vehicle components, even giving my designs to suppliers to incorporate to precisely fit the vehicle. I have worked the entire aspect of design starting from machine design, drafting, CAD design, glass & automotive industries, plant production, design/release/development engineering, manufacturing, Advanced Vehicle Engineering, Knowledge Based Engineering, Powertrain and Chassis Engineering, Virtual Validation, and as a Underhood and Underbody package zone lead on Small, Midsize, and HD trucks and can apply my varied experience to any area as required.Authorized to work in the US for any employerWork ExperienceSENIOR ENGINEER Body on Frame Zone Lead Engineer Concept & Innovation STELLANTIS - Auburn Hills, MIJune 2020 to Present Heavy Duty Truck Zone & Packaging Lead for all Heavy Duty Truck Line DJ/D2/DP Designed, packaged, and released Underbody and some Underhood new components to match the Series Card I created a HD tree with all the required variants in NX/Teamcenter, then created all the AI assemblies for the new parts, populated the AIs with new geometry, and designed, packaged and released all the new parts Design Lead on new Versa-link Suspension, including design, packaging of suspension, exhaust, frame, crossmembers, it had to fit all 4 frames for DJ & D2 vehicles which were different, and Gas & Diesel engines, creating 16 variants for frames and 2 for Powertrain resulting in 32 variants to package everything to. Designed, packaged, and released new Vapor canisters & lines for 2025, had double the parts to meet future requirements and cut the complexity in half. I was able to commonize fuel routing and canister placement saving millions Designed new common Urea crossmember, which had to support a transfer case skid plate, exhaust hangers, support the new 7.5 gallon Urea tank, support a new fuel tank brush guard, and still package to all the 4 different wheelbase and frames which are different for DJ & D2 vehicles, creating 16 different variants. Redesign the Urea tank to increase volume from 5.5 to 7.5 gallons, saving retool of 4 different fuel tanks, saving 1.6 million Package lead on new FAD front axle proposal saving 20 lbs. by shifting connector to passenger side& re-routing wiring Design of new Charge Air Cooler inlet pipe to fit new Cummins Diesel Engine manifold, while still clearing underhood partsSENIOR ENGINEER Body on Frame PHEV Engineer Concept & Innovation FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES FCA - Auburn Hills, MIApril 2017 to June 2020 PHEV Package Design & release engineer for new Body on Frame based SUV Designed, packaged, and released the High Voltage Battery, IDCM, & PIM Key Role for being a PHEV expert to get a PHEV variant into future products Worked on global initiative to commonize PHEV EV components across vehicle lines Designed, packaged, and released PHEV Battery, Cooling Loop System, Exhaust System, Fuel Tank, Skid Plates, etc. Did investigate studies for HEV, Hybrid Electric Vehicle for Large Truck and SUV to have common battery & components Did investigate studies for BSG, Belt Starter Generator, for Large Truck and SUV to have common componentsWorked closely with Advanced Electrical Team to package High and Low Voltage wiring and components SENIOR ENGINEER Virtual Validation - ADVANCED VEHICLE DESIGN (AVD) FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES FCA - Auburn Hills, MISeptember 2010 to April 2017 Program lead in Virtual Validation group for all Midsize and Large and Body on Frame Pre-Production trees at FCA Set up Pre-Production trees for every vehicle in the company for Concept & Innovation group to work and release under Architecture Lead for all C-US wide Vehicles (2010-2014) Key Role for Chryslers LLC newly created Virtual Validation group to make their first joint program with Fiat Automotive Group (FAG) for midsize C & D Segment Cars and SUVs. Virtual Validation group was created to organize a straighten out unorganized Teamcenter data given to us from FGA. Worked on global initiative to communize methods and procedures for architecture and boundary parts Worked on a global method to release Teamcenter trees and assemblies Responsible for all Powertrain and driveline population and releasing with ACE core group Worked on implementing procedures to CPCP design procedure. Stood up and created Pre-Production trees, Advanced Study Trees, and Investigate Studies SENIOR ENGINEER ADVANCED VEHICLE ENGINEERING (AVE) FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES FCA - Auburn Hills, MIFebruary 2008 to September 2010 Key Role for Chryslers LLC 1st joint venture with Fiat Automotive Group (FGA) after merger Responsible for design/packaging the entire underhood of all CUSW vehicles on a small specialized team. Responsible for the new C-Sedan, C-SUV, D-Sedan, D-SUV vehicle packaging, 5 different engines, FWD/ AWD versions, and 14 different variants, very complex and I was a single person for the entire underhood Powertrain/driveline packaging Responsible for checking all Fiat designs and making new design proposal solutions. Responsible for presenting design/packaging issues to upper management. Received patent for 2 stage PTU incorporated into the Cherokee which allowed FWD vehicle to have low creeper gear ratio for pulling and still maintain regular shift gears for city & highway driving, getting best of both worlds (See bottom resume)SENIOR ENGINEER ADVANCED VEHICLE ENGINEERING (AVE) FCA Chrysler Automobiles - Auburn Hills, MIMay 2007 to February 2008 Advanced Chassis and Powertrain department for Front Wheel Drive Unibody Vehicles Key Role for Chryslers LLC C-Segment Renewal vehicle which is replacement for the cancelled C412 Mercedes vehicle. Responsible for design/packaging the entire AWD driveline of the C-Seg vehicle, including a new unique 2-stage PTUfront & rear propshafts, center bearing, front & rear halfshafts, Electronic Controlled Clutch (ECC), and rear differential. Responsible for design/packaging a new pendulum style powertrain mount system with a rear torque strut. Responsible for design/packaging front and rear halfshafts Responsible for design/packaging exhaust (I4: FWD & AWD) (investigated front & rear exhaust) for Chrysler vehicles.Packaged the driveline and mount system for the JZ mild hybrid vehicle, (JC replacement) which was eventually cancelledSENIOR ENGINEER ADVANCED VEHICLE ENGINEERING (AVE) FCA Chrysler Automobiles - Auburn Hills, MIJune 2003 to August 2005 Advanced Chassis and Powertrain department for Front Wheel Drive Unibody Vehicles Responsible for packaging the entire AWD driveline of the production JS (Sebring) & JC (Voyager) vehicles, including a new unique PTU chosen from 5 suppliers, front & rear propshafts, center bearing, front & rear halfshafts, Electronic Controlled Clutch (ECC), and rear differential. Responsible for calculating the Crush Space; ENAP, IIHS and EuroNCAP for all the various JS powertrains. Worked on packaging feasibility for powertrain, driveline, electronic power steering (EPS) & halfshafts for the PV vehicle (PT Cruiser replacement) this was eventually cancelled. LEAD ENGINEER KNOWLEDGE BASED ENGINEERING (KBE) FCA Chrysler Automobiles - Auburn Hills, MIDecember 2001 to June 2003 Key Role for DaimlerChryslers (DC) newly created department. Lead engineer in Vehicle Packaging / Powertrain Integration. Department created for need to bring vehicles to market quickly with less development. Organized department from inception (Vehicle Packaging/Powertrain Integration) and interviewed and hired 5 engineers to report directly to me. I was the supervisor in charge of daily work activities, time card, vacation, overtime, etc. Successfully achieved 105% of goal in 2001 and 2002 calendar years I was the Lead engineer on developing the Vehicle Synthesis Process and also Vehicle Packaging and Powertrain Integration templates including engine roll template, frontal area template, powertrain packaging template, driveline template halfshaft analysis template. I deployed working templates to AVE groups for integration to their process throughout the company. Goal of department was to develop corporate templates using Catia V5 to capture ad document best practices, and then use these templates to help speed the design and development process to bring new vehicles to market faster. Developed the Vehicle Synthesis process as high level hub to bring all vehicle inputs/hard points to interact to every template developed in the Chrysler system, BICEP, Body, Interior, Chassis, electrical, and Powertrain. Coordinated activities between different departments and (CoC) Center of Competency groups capturing best practices.Developed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all templates. PRODUCT ENGINEER ADVANCED VEHICLE ENGINEERING (AVE) FCA Chrysler Automobiles - Auburn Hills, MIJanuary 2000 to December 2001 Advanced Product Creation department dissolved and new Advanced Chassis and Powertrain department for Front Wheel Drive Unibody Vehicles replaced it. Worked on the Neon Small Car replacement vehicle code name FA which was later cancelled after merger with Mitsubishi. Driveline and transmission engineer Responsible for packaging all the transmissions (Auto, Manual, Diesel) from internal and various external suppliers Responsible for packaging the entire driveline (PTU, CV joints, propshafts, center bearing, ECC, and rear differential. Responsible for packaging front and rear halfshafts. Responsible for designing and packaging the front surround hydroformed powertrain cradle. PRODUCT ENGINEER ADVANCED PRODUCT CREATION (APC) FCA Chrysler Automobiles - Auburn Hills, MIDecember 1997 to January 2000 Key Role for DaimlerChryslers (DC) newly created advanced design department. Driveline and transmission engineer Responsible for packaging all the transmissions (Auto, Manual, Diesel) from internal and various external suppliers Responsible for packaging the entire driveline (PTU, CV joints, propshafts, center bearing, ECC, and rear differential. Responsible for packaging front and rear halfshafts. Worked on the Neon Small Car replacement vehicle code name FA. Responsible for designing and packaging the front surround hydroformed powertrain cradle. Researched and applied new technology, materials, and process improvements to drive-shafts. Transmission, mounts and cradles.PRODUCT ENGINEER FWD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSSIONSFCA Chrysler Automobiles - Auburn Hills, MIMarch 1996 to December 1997 Design, development & release responsibilities for all FWD 31TH production transmission parts. Responsible parts included the dual-cyclonical pump, speed sensors, new by-pass valve, solenoids, and transmission cases. Design, development & release responsibilities for FWD 41TE production trans parts included speed sensors, and all seals Initiated component concepts, designs, and drawings Resolved engineering problems and open issues DFMEA, DVP&R, Timing coordination & reporting, prototype procurement & coordination, project management 3 speed transmission lab (31TH) build-up, teardown, rebuilds, and lab development SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER FWD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSSIONS FCA Chrysler Automobiles - Auburn Hills, MIApril 1994 to March 1996 Responsible for the design of the 99 MY RWD Torque Converter used in Grand Cherokee and Ram truck line Responsible for designing the transfer plate for the 99 MY 45 RFE transmission Responsible for designing the new quite solenoid for the 99 MY 45RFE transmission Catia V4 and solid models to create a 3D and 2D design for release in the DaimlerChrysler VPM system Responsibilities included stack up layouts, part change level changes, and design changes. Interfaced with transmission lab and vendors developing prototype parts and warranty improvements. Parts included stampings, castings, and plastic molded parts SENIOR DESIGN SPECIALIST STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM DESIGN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES/ MASCOTECH - Auburn Hills, MIJune 1990 to April 1994 Design and development for the new Chrysler 95 NS (minivan) steering column Worked on entire NS column assembly and designed new style cam activated bolt on shift module that saved $4 per column. Design and detailed the entire shift mechanism components from concept to production release Used Catia kinematics to fine tune the shift detents Catia V4 and solid models to create a 3D and 2D design for release in the DaimlerChrysler VPM system Design and development for Chrysler 97 TJ/XJ (Wrangler) steering column Responsibilities included stack up layouts, part change level changes, and design changes. Interfaced with life test lab and Toledo Machining Plant & vendors developing prototype parts and warranty improvements Parts included stampings, castings, and plastic molded parts SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER TORQUE CONVERTER ENGINEERING (TCE) FCA Chrysler Automobiles - Auburn Hills, MIJune 1990 to September 1991 Worked at Chrysler World Headquarters Torque Converter Engineering department Duties consisted of creating all the assembly and detail drawing for production release into Chrysler release system Designed round nose stator blades for 9 torque converter for improved performance Created stack-up layouts, prototype and proposal drawings Supported the lab and plant for R&D design Maintained responsibilities for the production 10 torque converter Maintained responsibilities for the production 9 torque converter SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER TORQUE CONVERTER ENGINEERING (TCE) FCA Chrysler Automobiles - Perrysburg, OHSeptember 1988 to June 1990 Worked in Research and Development department at the plant for brand new 10 torque converter Duties consisted of creating all the assembly and detail drawing for production release into the Chrysler release system Designed 1st ever Chrysler round nose stator blades for 10 torque converter for improved performance Created stack-up layouts, prototype and proposal drawings Supported the lab and plant for R&D design Maintained responsibilities for the production 10 torque converter Maintained responsibilities for the production 9 torque converter Project EngineerRoyal Tool - Toledo, OHAugust 1987 to September 1988 Design and development of specialty CNC machine lines for glass grinding, drilling, washing, loading and unloading, orienting and conveying of parts. Duties revolved around machine design of specialty machinery Responsibilities consisted of drawing assembly and detail drawing by hand and AutoCAD including proposal drawings for salesmen quoting entire glass lines, stack-up layouts, schematics of machine hard wiring and ladder logic PLC control, and also pneumatic and hydraulic schematics Worked on the drawing board, on a Cad station, and interfaced with tool and die makers machining my actual parts and dealt with salesmen for pneumatic valves and bearing selection. Project EngineerGlassline Corporation - Perrysburg, OHJanuary 1985 to August 1987 Machine Tool (Metal cutting Types) Manufacturing, cutting tool and machine tool accessory manufacturing, conveyor and conveying equipment manufacturing, packaging machinery manufacturing. Glassline diamond tool division, system packaging. CNC grinders, double edger's/seamers, drill machines, power dressers, nippers, rotary cam grinders, diamond products. Worked on the design and development of machine lines for glass grinding, drilling, and conveying of glass. Duties revolved around machine design of specialty machinery Responsibilities consisted of drawing assembly and detail drawing by hand and AutoCAD including proposal drawings for salesmen quoting entire glass lines, stack-up layouts, schematics of machine hard wiring and ladder logic PLC control, and also pneumatic and hydraulic schematics. Worked on the drawing board, and Cad station, and in machine assembly shop and interfaced with tool and die makers machining my actual parts and dealt with sales reps for pneumatic valves and bearing ordering and selection.Started working part time and progressed to full time while attending night school at University of Toledo EducationBachelors Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering dual degree's in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing EngineeringUniv of Toledo - Toledo, OHSeptember 1982 to June 1987Skills Excel, word,PowerPoint, NX, Teamcenter (10+ years) Manufacturing GD&T Project management Assembly Analysis skills AutoCAD Mechanical Design Mechanical Engineering CAD Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing Drafting Product Development Research & Development CNC Programmable Logic Controllers Powertrain Geometry Algebra AI Lean MATLAB CATIA Low Voltage Project EngineeringLanguages English - ExpertAwardsWalter B. Chrysler Technology Award 2013 Patent of the Year May 2012Walter B. Chrysler technology award for patent of the year. Compact 2 speed PTU for Transaxle application installed in all Jeep Trailhawks.US 8.172.712 B2Certifications and LicensesDFSS Green Belt Certification - Project on Advanced Powertrain Packaging- 6 SigmaJune 2014 to PresentMichigan residential builders licenseMarch 2005 to PresentBuilt several custom homes including my own home twice, a high end Warwick Woods home, and a custom residential home along with various additions, kitchens, baths, decks and have drawn complete sets of architecture remodeling buildable blueprints for several clients. LEED CertificationPatentsCompact Power Transfer Unit for Transaxle Applications (#US 8,172,712 B2) June 2012Walter B. Chrysler Technology Award 2013 Patent of the Year used on all Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk models |
