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Sterling Heights, Michigan

•Design and detail of cooling system components, assemblies and routings for military vehicle programs. •Creation of CAD models using modelcentric practices.•Creation of CAD models for advanced design and packaging feasibility, including mounting concepts and clearance studies.•Designed and managed Sub-System level assemblies for Propulsion Cooling on multiple vehicle programs.•Extensive work with heat exchangers, pumps, fans, reservoirs, ducting, hose routings and fittings.

New Haven, Michigan

•Maintained CAD models and drawings on a 6X6 fire truck cab/chassis program.•Work closely with the Lead Engineer, Quality and Manufacturing Representative to modify or improve existing components and or to reduce manufacturing costs.•Experiences include interior components, hydraulic fittings and hoses, sheet metal and steering components.

Chesterfield, Michigan

•Design and detail of components for military vehicles and mobile radar systems, including frequent design of sheet metal components and flat pattern creation.•Design and packaging of electrical system components including custom switch boxes, breaker panels and electronics racks.•Design weld, checking and test fixtures to aid Manufacturing and Quality.•Create Weld Maps and Weld Plans detailing specific weld assembly information for manufacturing.•Lead Designer role on shelter and radar system programs.•Creation of Water-jet programming using SigmaNEST software.

Warren, Mi

•Design and detail of checking fixtures for automotive components.•Design and detail of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) holding fixtures.•Design and detail Master Body Gages for full sheet metal vehicle body buildups.

Chesterfield, Mi

•Design and detail of components for military vehicles and mobile radar systems, including frequent design of sheet metal components and flat pattern creation.•Design and packaging of electrical system components including custom switch boxes, breaker panels and electronics racks.•Design weld, checking and test fixtures to aid Manufacturing and Quality.

Warren, Mi

•Design and detail of checking fixtures for automotive components.•Design and detail of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) holding fixtures.•Design and detail Master Body Gages for full sheet metal vehicle body buildups.