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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.