Joe Berger Email & Phone Number

United States

Novi, MI

GM EngineeringSupport vehicle interior trim product design development with GM using NX and Teamcenter Engineering PDM. Responsible for PRNDL math data design and release.

Livonia, MI

Body Group - HoodsPrototype modeling of Right Hand Drive and Armored Humvee Hoods and components, also Body Components for JLTV using UG NX7.5, PLM++, Vis Mockup, ITAR Controlled

Novi, MI

GM EngineeringSupport production design development of seats and interior components using UG NX7.5 and Teamcenter Engineering PDM.

Livonia, MI

Body Group - HoodsPrototype modeling of Right Hand Drive and Armored Humvee Hoods and Hood components using UG NX5, PLM++, Vis Mockup, ITAR Controlled

Suspension Group,Calculated weights & center of gravity points, redesigned cab mounts, retrofits of tandem rear suspensions, front suspension bounce & jounce articulations using UG NX6, Teamcenter Engineering PDM, VisMockup

Component design in Pro/E and conversion to create Truck Assembly Drawings. Pro/Intralink, Pro/Engineer Wildfire 3, DMU Navigator

R & D – Super First Class Conceptual prototype design of passenger aircraft seat backrests from composites and aluminum frames, seat recline mechanisms from pneumatic to electronic power. Designed wood seat mockup for improved transition of pneumatic massage.UG NX2, Pro/Engineer 2, Teamcenter Engineering PDM

Heavy Duty Truck Suspension SystemsDevelopment design of metal forgings for semi-tractor suspensions including air brakes. UG NX3, Teamcenter Engineering PDM

• Applied engineering software to General Motors design engineering and manufacturing engineering infrastructure for digital repeatability and design cost reduction.
• Unigraphics CAD NX Instructor & Courseware Writer incorporating Die Design & Die Engineering Tools for North America, GM Brazil, GM Korea and Siemens PLM’s Educational Services
• Visualization Implementation Engineer – Manufacturing in Pontiac, Flint, and Warren’s Design Studio
• Community Collaboration Implementation Engineer - GM Brazil & GM Korea
• Unigraphics Parametric Development Engineer – Die Design
• Unigraphics Best Techniques Engineer – Sheet Metal Design

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Prototype design and detailing of the lift fan propulsion system used on the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) of Lockheed- Martin’s X-35 Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft Concept Demonstrator Program. UG V11 & V13

Pontiac, MI

GMC TruckPrototype design of engine components, including coolant recovery and engine shutdown, engine mounts, engine accessories drives, exhaust systems and chassis suspension components. UG 11

Rockford, Illinois

Created special-make cutting tool designs from 3D concept thru manufacturing, including rectangular coordinates for NC programming. Designed monotonic broaches, cylinder bores, facemills, end mills, and arbor gangs. Released shop orders to manufacturing for production. Created tool path layouts on high production automated transfer lines including Chrysler.

Wauwatosa, WI

Mechanical design of electrical components. Credited with two designs, aluminum universal starter motor bracket and nylon injection molded laminate armature core for the ignition coil assembly on Vanguard OHV engine. Assisted in redesign program for Model 40 twin II combustion chambers and cylinder heads in 3D. Conversion to plastics of ignition coil.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Technical writer of owner/operator manuals for all models from 1982 to 1984, service manual for XR-750 racing model. Coordinated writing of instruction sheets inserted into all accessory and replacement part kits for aftermarket sales. Incorporated all aftermarket electronic gauge kits into engineering production Touring Vehicles. Supported engineering.

Bachelor Of Science, In Education, Majored In Mechanical Engineering And Geology

Activities and Societies: ESD, SAEGraduate Seminars: Die Casting Design & Solidification ANSI GD&T Y14.5M Plastics Design - GE & DuPont.

Diploma, Technical Drafting, 9-12

Activities and Societies: Football, Wrestling, TrackTechnical Drafting