E. David Carter Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

Novi, Mi, Us

Senior Manager – Industrialization and Project Management • Development of new innovative designs for chassis applications with a focus on electric vehicles• Overall lead for the innovation projects from start to finish including timelines, opens issues, global presentations, and business plan development• Converting components traditionally fabricated in metal to plastic and other alternative materials • Reviewing market data to target vehicles for potential applications and understand market trends• Heavy interface with customers to understand future development needs• Reviewing component innovations for industrialization including, manufacturability, ease of assembly, tooling, and logistics

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

• Managing and leading a team of 21 engineers (including supervisors), designers and technicians in the design and development of automotive mechanical and electromechanical components.• Directing cross functional teams including program managers, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and quality engineers based in the US, China and Europe.• Overseeing all design and development aspects of several programs for electronic shifters, cable based shifters, and actuators, including structural design, decorative surfaces, lighting, and vehicle integration• Coordinating prototype and production part builds, Plastic and other various material selection, injection mold design, appearance approval based on color harmony and interior illumination• Working with manufacturing teams in US, China, and Mexico to insure quality production of components, incorporating lean product design, DFMEA, VA/VE and validation testing.• Coordinating benchmarking activities to stay abreast of competitive advancements and define technology roadmaps to meet customer requirements.• Responsible for distributing group budgets, assigning tasks, outlining goals, conducting performance reviews, allocating resources, quoting manpower hours for specific projects and projecting engineering timelines for project completion

Hanover, De

• Introducing Continental advanced HMI Technologies to automotive OEM’s, researching automotive component trends for future products, and understanding market demand for advanced development• Managing all design and development aspects of several programs for Integrated Center Stacks, HVAC controls, Decorative Faceplates and Electromechanical assemblies• Directing teams of electrical and mechanical engineers based in NAFTA (US and Mexico)• Overseeing and coordinating prototype and production part builds, Plastic material selection, injection mold design, appearance approval based on color harmony and interior illumination• Working with Manufacturing teams in US, Germany, Singapore and Mexico to oversee production of components, incorporating lean product design, and coordinating global workshops to integrate technologies• Coordinating benchmarking activities to stay abreast of competitive advancements and define technology roadmaps to meet customer requirements.• Extensive interface with both internal customer sales teams and direct customer interface to market new products and deliver components per customer specifications for ICS, interior trim, and HVAC controls • Overseeing and distributing group budgets, assigning tasks, outlining objectives and goals, conducting performance reviews, allocating resources, quoting manpower hours for specific projects and projecting timelines for project completion

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Managing all design and development aspects of several programs for several OEM’s (Ford, GM and Hyundai), which includes overseeing all design engineering, program budget, manufacturing, extensive travel to Korea, and managing team members, in US, Korea, India, Mexico and China.• Directing a team of engineers from mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, testing and quality departments within Methode to development and launch automotive interior components.• Introducing new TouchSensor™ Technology to automotive center-stack assemblies, mobile audio infotainment systems, HMI, commercial products, industrial equipment, appliances and medical devices. • Overseeing and coordinating prototype and production part builds from an overall “systems” standpoint, including packaging, HMI, lighting (LED), appearance approvals, software specifications, DFMEA, DVPR’s.• Working with Manufacturing teams in US, China and Mexico to oversee production of components, review and select production equipment such as cellular or line layout, selection of nut-runners including type, torque rating, PLC’s for verification of fasteners driven, End of line test selection and set-up.• Design and development of mechanical components within electronic devices, actuators, sensors and switches; gears, housings, enclosures, metal contacts, magnets, PCB board packaging and interface to customer vehicle. Developed several electromechanical assemblies with innovative plastic content.• Extensive interface with both internal and customer electrical and software engineers to ensure proper assembly and performance per customer specifications for sensors, switches, and vehicle electronics

• Managing a team of 10 engineers and 4 CAD designers in the development of plastic and metal door modules from concept to production for use on convertible vehicles, mini-vans, and passenger cars.• Heavy interface with OEM (GM, DCX, Ford, Hyundai) door hardware engineers, BIW engineers, tier two suppliers and directed suppliers to integrate the door module system, which includes window regulator, latch, speaker, wireharness, I/S handle, etc. into the vehicle door system• Developing BOM’s, tracking customer open issues, reviewing strategies to optimize design and development, formulating business plans and assessing risks and over seeing group budget.• Coordinating cross functional team meetings, prototype and production part builds, outlining design and testing specifications using DFMEA and DVPR, acting as a “full system integrator” to ensure on time launch.• Working closely with manufacturing reviewing and selecting equipment, sensors, PLC’s, nut-runners, bowl feeders, fixtures, etc. for the manufacturing of the door modules and window regulator systems.

Troy, Michigan, Us

• Lead Engineer managing the complete development and integration of door modules, cable driven window regulators and door system mechanisms for several US and Asian OEM’s, Hyundai, Ford, Chrysler & Nissan• Supervising a team of 4-5 engineers and designers considered “dotted line” reports• Designing products consisting of a variety of materials including sheet metal and structures, plastic injection components and molds, fasteners, lubrication, gearing, springs, cables, etc.• Coordinating international communication and assignments including several trips to the Hyundai Motors Technical Center in Seoul, South Korea as well as auto suppliers and OEM’s in Europe and Mexico. • Reviewing, updating and releasing test specifications, drawings and CAD math models.• Assuring product integrity using maintaining BOM’s, FEA, DFMEA, DVP&R and tracking open issues.• Recognized for aiding in technical review that recovered $1.2MIL in warranty costs

Gillingham, United Kingdom, Gb

• Lead engineer responsible for the development of several electromechanical component programs: power tonneau covers, power sliding doors and power hatches.• Supervision of the design, prototyping, vehicle installations and testing to ensure production worthiness• Coordination of drawing sign-off, releases and revision updates.• Working closely with Manufacturing to develop manufacturing processes.• Evaluation and Implementation of cost cutting VA/VE initiatives for various programsEATON CORPORATION (acquired by Delphi July 2000) – Actuator and Sensors Senior Project Engineer – Electro-Hydraulic Systems and Transmission• Responsible for the design & development of electromechanical and electro-hydraulic components, actuators and systems from inception through production.• Design of solenoid based manifold assemblies and transmission control modules, power distribution units (plastic leadframes, harnesses, and connectors), large metal castings, and thermal plastic components• Responsible for prototyping, planning, scheduling, and testing of components and overall assemblies.• Integral part of supplier selection for prototype and production parts, as well as manufacturing line layout.• High level of direct OEM customer contact in addition to extensive supplier contact.• Supervision of Lab Technicians in vehicle electronics group

Southfield , Michigan, Us

• Manager of several motor product lines, responsible for the design, validation, implementation, and coordination of product launches including PPAP submissions.• Utilization of tools required for project management according to QS9000 standards, including writing and interpreting specifications, design releases, drawings, etc.• Designing electromechanical motors and systems: ABS, window lift, 2-speed axles actuators, seat adjuster motors, and other similar systems.• Designing parts using a wide range of materials, from glass-filled plastics to powdered metals.

Gillingham, United Kingdom, Gb

• Responsible for the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical interior components, such as door lock actuators, linear integral actuators, window regulators, door latches, power sliding doors, rear liftgates, power pedal and seating mechanisms• Designing and calculating gear-trains, motors, springs, shafts, material spec., etc..• Utilizing CAD software such as Unigraphics, ADAMS, and RASNA to design parts.• Using advanced rapid-prototyping techniques such as Stereolithography and models to analyze designs and build molds for manufacturing and performing DV testing.• Retrofitting current production vehicles with future products for evaluation and market analysis.

The following positions were held during my time as an undergrad:Hi-Lex Corporation: Design and developed window regulator systems and cable automotive vehicle cable systemsCity of Detroit Engineering: Worked as city Mechanical Engineer for various projectsGeneral Motors Corporation: Project engineer working on door systems and sheet metal design