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Designed high precision automotive tooling for MIG and spot-welding assembly lines including cradles, floor pan, roof, bumper, liftgate, and body side using Inventor 2018.Checked detail materials, bill of materials, purchase items, dimensions and tolerances to provide a quality and efficient product to the customer.Participated in design reviews with customers to identify production related issues and offer process improvement recommendations for quality product output.Visited customer plants to troubleshoot clearance issues, provide suggestions to improve assembly processes and oversee part runoff.Developed tooling to accommodate multiple part styles.

Troy, Mi

Designed components of spot-welding assembly such as roof and bumper lines.Developed placement and mounting for proximity switches and light curtains. Provided technical direction to drafters to ensure consistency and accuracy in work.Implemented new sample and production tool designs to customer specification and tooling standards using Autodesk Inventor software.

Romeo, Mi

Oversaw complete development of steering column assembly machine. Responsibilities included design, checking, and material procurement.Established detail part dimensions and tolerances to ensure proper form, fit and function.Autodesk Inventor software.

Farmington Hills, Mi

Designed pneumatic and cable hoist tools, ergonomic load assists for automotive assembly lines.Sized pneumatic cylinders to compensate for forces exerted during product assembly.Autodesk Inventor software.

Clinton Township, Mi

Reverse engineered fuel line conveyor to improve quality, efficiency and reliability of past design.SolidWorks

Lansing, Mi

Performed stress analysis using SolidWorks to ensure product met performance and safety requirements.Designed secondary tooling for plastic injection molded parts.