Jeff Vande Voort Email & Phone Number

Waterford Township, MI, US

• Evaluated mortgage applications to UWM and federal criteria.

• Taught junior high and high school students.

• Taught elementary, junior high, and high school students.
• Security guard.

• Developed chassis components for the 2007 JK Jeep Wrangler. Lead engineering change notices. Released drawings. Completed engineering documents (DFMEA and DVP&R). Supported APQP meetings and process sign-offs at.
• Developed F-series pickup and Econoline van cost reductions for tires, wheels, and hubcaps. Evaluated costs and savings. Lead team meetings. Wrote engineering releases.
• Developed Lincoln Mercury chassis cost reductions for brake systems, shock absorbers, frames, stabilizer bars, bearing hubs, and suspensions. Evaluated costs and savings. Lead team meetings. Wrote engineering releases.
• Supported 2003 Ford Thunderbird J2 launch activities. Released 2002 Thunderbird chassis engineering changes. Supported launch and build meetings. Approved PPAP documents. Coordinated new part tryouts. Resolved warranty.

• Developed Focus brake system cost reductions. Wrote engineering changes. Participated in Brake Noise Task Force.

• Developed tires, wheels, and wheel trim for GMT345, GMT355, M/L van, and S/T pickup programs.

• Developed suspension components. Completed APQP documentation. Supported customer meetings. Worked with engineers, designers, prototyping personnel, and test technicians.

• Developed suspension components. Completed advanced quality planning documentation. Supported customer meetings. Worked with engineers, designers, prototyping personnel, and test technicians.

• Developed adjustable seat assemblies at Delphi Corp.

• Developed General Motors Corp. brake line systems at Bundy Corp.
• Developed General Motors Corp. hood supports, A-pillars, and B-pillars.

• Coordinated the fabrication of stamping tools. Reviewed tool drawings. Lead internal meetings.

• Contract employee through Antech Design, Livonia, MI. 9/1993 - 1/1994Direct employee 1/1994 - 6/1996
• Developed Ford PHN131 F-series tailgate and door latch systems. Supported prototype builds. Approved drawings. Completed engineering documents. Wrote engineering changes. Supported yearly quality reviews.

• Assembled Proline windows. 9/1997 - 11/1997
• Designed assembly fixtures for custom windows and doors. Coordinated the purchase of overhead hoists. Developed assembly equipment for a new facility. Participated in monthly plant safety inspections.
• Loaded window products and door products on semi-trailers. Received door hardware from the assembly lines.

Secondary Education And Teaching

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering And Physics