DESIGN RELEASE ENGINEER Resume

SUMMARY:

To obtain a position as a CAD Designer; Design Release Engineer I have 27+ years Automotive experience. I use parametric modeling techniques.

SKILLS:

CAD Knowledge: Catia V5, Catia V6 (3DEXPERIENCE), SDRC/I - DEAS, PDGS, Vismockup, and Solidworks 2019. Strong willingness to learn NX.

EXPERIENCE:

DESIGN RELEASE ENGINEER

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Electrical routing and high voltage components on all electric vehicle
Designed mechanical components for aftermarket accessories
Responsible for leading package review meetings
Writing SOR (Statement of Requirement)
Root Cause Analysis

CAD DESIGNER

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Developed B-surface for interior trim
Interfaced with Design staff for product development and manufacturing concerns
Interfaced with Engineering Staff weekly and had live CAD Design reviews
Responsible for Design proposals
Responsible for negotiating interface to surrounding components
Contract position at Mahindra
Responsible for CAD studies for Assembly Engineering Team: production line tool access, assembly sequence, etc.
Worked with Manufacturing Engineering on CAD design proposals for the Powertrain group
Responsible for maintaining CAD integrity in PLM system: 3D Design Proposals, 2D drawings, CAD archives, etc.

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI

Designer

Responsibilities:

Created and released 3D CAD and 2D drawings for all suspension components on all awarded Confidential Programs
B-PLATFORM, C-PLATFORM, D-PLATFORM, P-PLATFORM, S-PLATFORM, AND U-PLATFORM
Worked with cross-functional Design and Engineering team to release suspension and powertrain components
Performed CAD clearance checks and geometric compatibility with Mechanical Components and systems
Documented all workload and compatibility issues in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
Facilitated meetings and made presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
Maintained digital model assembly and coordinated data transfer with Engineers and the customer
Supported Powertrain Group for Engine Valve Springs by creating and releasing all 3D CAD and drawings
Supported Confidential Germany Valve Spring Group: creating and releasing all 3D CAD and dwg on Confidential of Europe Programs
Supported Confidential Germany Suspension Group by creating and releasing all 3D CAD and dwg on Confidential of Europe Programs
Designed Stabilizer bars
Designed Stabilizer brackets
Supported Tailored Rolled Blanks (TRB)
Used Blanknest and Fastblank for sheetmetal parts to assist Engineering in quoting new business
WERS Gatekeeper for entire office
Vismockup (Digital Buck) experience with reviewing CAD environment surrounding our components
KBE Toolset for running Suspension Motion and performing DPA checks

CAD DESIGNER ON CATIA V5

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Digitized and packaged the Border Patrol suspension system and components with full motion
C3PNG Confidential Teamcenter
Electrical
Routed electrical harnesses
Modeled electrical connectors & components
Electrical & Interior Trim
Designed wire harnesses for the D386 & E387 Programs
Modeled plastic shields and steel brackets for wiring retention
C3PNG Confidential Teamcenter
Seating
Design proposals for U222 2nd Row and 3rd Row Mechanism components
Completed drawings with GD&T, tolerances, and QC’s for release
Designed testing fixture for 2nd Row and 3rd Row