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Warren, Mi

Responsibilities include coordinate, document and release specialized parting line applications, draft and grain placement in math prior to tooling kick off, on time and with quality. To provide documented design intent to Design Quality Launch for execution of all interior and exterior production parts. Ensure elements are approved and implemented by the Program Team prior to tooling construction and PPAP approval. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Design Studio, Color &… Show more Responsibilities include coordinate, document and release specialized parting line applications, draft and grain placement in math prior to tooling kick off, on time and with quality. To provide documented design intent to Design Quality Launch for execution of all interior and exterior production parts. Ensure elements are approved and implemented by the Program Team prior to tooling construction and PPAP approval. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Design Studio, Color & Trim, Engineering and Design Quality. Member of GM Low Cost Aluminum Tooling group. Show less

Warren, Mi

Manage injection mold and nickel shell tools through the development and approval process for surface/gaining quality.Approve interior and exterior component parts ensuring compliance to requirements for fit, surface, color, grain and gloss.Conduct vehicle harmony reviews and monitor parts through the start of production for overall vehicle appearance harmony in the PPAP process.Provide Perceived Quality expectations and deliverables for craftsmanship (appearance issues combined… Show more Manage injection mold and nickel shell tools through the development and approval process for surface/gaining quality.Approve interior and exterior component parts ensuring compliance to requirements for fit, surface, color, grain and gloss.Conduct vehicle harmony reviews and monitor parts through the start of production for overall vehicle appearance harmony in the PPAP process.Provide Perceived Quality expectations and deliverables for craftsmanship (appearance issues combined with tooling and production build consistency) monitoring, and maintaining the expected production results established during product development.Initiate, develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for tools and part approval processes. Show less

Warren, Mi

Manage the coordination of interior and exterior models on Buick, Oldsmobile and Cadillac programs incorporating reverse engineering for design and engineering math surface changes. Provide engineering deliverables for appearance and feasibility issues maintaining product development expectations.

Gm Warren, Mi

Responsible for the construction of wood and clay models on all interior and exterior programs. Skilled in the use and operation of all shop machinery and drawings. Interfacing with GM designers and engineers.

Clawson, Mi

Construction of models, patterns, molds and fixtures using wood, steel, foam, plaster, fiberglass and Plexiglas materials. Skilled in the use and operation of all shop machinery and drawings. Interfacing with designers and engineers from OEM’s and Suppliers.

Chesterfield Township, Mi

Construction of models, molds and prototype tools using wood, aluminum, foam, plaster and fiberglass materials. Skilled in the use and operation of all shop machinery, drawings and the interface with Suppliers.