• Utilize Siemens NX 2312, NX 1973, NX9, UG NX, Unigraphics NX9.0, and limited CATIA V5 CAD software• 3D solid modeling and free form design and 2D drawing creation of automotive plastic wheel trim, chrome plated trim, aluminum, badging, protective film/overlays, and other complex interior and exterior plastic injection molded parts for various GM, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, and other OEM and tier companies, along with other non-automotive applications, while meeting or exceeding customer requirements.• Assess internal designs and designs from customers and develop better parts based on DFM (Design For Manufacturability) and DFA (Design For Assembly) techniques• Adhere to APQP requirements via design reviews, understanding customer needs, mitigating failures, designing within process capabilities, and providing feedback and corrective actions.• Participate in DFMEA & VA/VE discussions established by Project Engineering/Program Management• Helped to develop our Data Management system, and created processes for Engineering Change Requests and Data Transfer Requests. • Management and complete oversight of Data Organization, File Management and Data Transfers• Assist with engineering in troubleshooting complex design and tooling issues• Utilize Sharepoint, Word, Powerpoint, Paint, and other software to generate reports and markups for engineering/tooling assistance.

• 3D solid modeling and free form design and packaging, and 2D drawing creation utilizing Unigraphics of various vehicle exterior lamps and LED lighting systems.• Design and packaging responsible for 2010 GMT168 Rear Appliqué, which includes plastic injection molded housings, inner lens, LED boards, 2-shot light guide, and outer lens.• Obtained exterior lighting and LED design requirement knowledge and experience.• Participated in design reviews

• 3D CAD solid modeling and free form design and packaging and 2D drawing creation utilizing Unigraphics of various interior systems and fiberglass parts for larger luxury yachts.• Adapted unusable scan surface data into workable Unigraphics surfaces.• Obtained understanding of fiberglass design and manufacturing, as well as overall boat design criteria.• Required developing a data management process and established a file structure system.• Continuous contact with the customer for proper design direction and implementation via telephone and data communication due to their off-site location.• Also received AutoCAD and Excel spreadsheet experience.

• 3D CAD design and feasibility and 2D drawing creation utilizing Unigraphics of plastic Interior Trim/IP components, such as HVAC bezels, knee bolsters, and injection molded seating system components, and foam seat cushions and seat backs.• Required adapting Class A surfaces into the solid model.• Gained experience with steering components, I/P structure, and human factors requirements.• Training and use with Lear PDM, utilization of iMan• Holding to tight timing issues• Data importing/exporting and other data management procedures to implement final designs

• 3D CAD design utilizing Unigraphics of various interior and seating components such as seat belt mechanisms, foam, frame assemblies, trim, and seat latches for GM Truck Division.• Heavy 2D experience• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and plastics obtained.• Import and export data to accomplish final design requirements.

• 3D Design and 2D drawing creation of interior trim components including injection molded plastic rear shelf panels, soft trim, and I/P and console components for various GM Midsize Division vehicles.

Responsibilities included design of various interior components for GM MidLux. Also became part of the Small Business Unit which specialized in door seals and glass run channels. Trained on GM's early CAD system, CGS.

Contracted as a Designer into Inland Fisher Guide Division of General Motors. Responsible for detail and design of door latches and door lock module systems. Included interaction with manufacturing facilities and personnel. Extensive use of trigonometry during complex tolerance studies.