AEES (formerly a unit of ALCOA), Farmington Hills, MI 1997-2009Global Fortune 100 company supporting the automotive, aerospace and defense industries.Engineering Supervisor 2007-2009Supervised team of engineers and designers responsible for supporting new product development programs, 3D modeling and vehicle launches. • Managed development of newly created Engineering support group in Shanghai, China. o Oversaw candidate identification, interviewing and hiring.o Managed and trained the group to meet NA and Asian customer requirements.• Ensured all program timing and quality requirements despite reduction in staff by utilizing design expertise and Pro-E knowledge in designing plastic injection and metal stamping components.Engineering Group Leader 2006-2007Led a group of engineers and designers responsible for new product development and production support. • Released engineering drawings from Prototype to final tooling for multiple parts and assemblies.• Participated in cross functional team meetings on multiple programs including tracking of issues, Engineering changes and drawing releases.• Managed group Cost Reduction projects including evaluation of alternate materials and different suppliers.Senior Design Engineer 1997-2006Responsible for design of various Plastic Injection molded and Metal Stamped components used in Power Distribution Box. Interacted with customer, AEES manufacturing group and suppliers on various issues during initial concept to final launch of the product.• Resolved issues for both internal and external customers by Conducting Design of Experiments.• Scheduled DV/PV testing with AEES test lab and follow up through completion of testing.• Conducted PCB design and revisions to existing design using PowerPCB. o PCBs were used in the Power Distribution Boxes.• Provided Launch support on multiple programs at multiple customer assembly plants.

Responsible for setting up Pro-E system for the paint automation system. • Completed design of feather duster and blow off machine using Pro-E for Product Development Group.

Responsible for supporting 3D modeling and print release of part designs and assemblies using Pro-E. Interacted with model shop and manufacturing department.

Responsible for setting up Pro-E system for the paint automation system.Completed design of feather duster and blow off machine using Pro-E for Product Development Group.Created part and assembly drawings for feather duster and blow off machines.; Design and manufacture of world class office furniture.

Performed stress analysis and modeling.Conducted Stress analysis of a brake arm. IGES data was used to build the FEM using HyperMesh and NASTRAN was used for analysis.Completed Modal analysis of an end plate of a muffler.Conducted Static analysis of a bracket connecting bumper to the frame.

Responsible for modeling and analysis of various automotive parts using HyperMesh/NASTRAN.Completed a component design and assembly project for tractor-trailer assembly using Pro-E.Attended several design meetings for various customers and used the information to make changes in analysis models.Demonstrated success in recruiting Engineers and Designers to meet client needs.

Responsible for helping students in Thermodynamics and Kinematic Synthesis of Linkages courses.

Worked in production and maintenance department of a leading Broach manufacturing company.