Class A Senior Designer
Resume:
linkedin.com/in/dave-simerick-****a** ad7v10@r.postjobfree.com +1-650-***-****
Citizenship: USA DOB: 05-17-57 / Current Address: 26741 Woodmont St. Rosville MI 48066
Innovative Design Ideals / Leadership & Management / Cross-Platform Integration
SUMMARY
20+ years of multi-national automobile design and development experience.
Studio engineering.
ASME / GD&T.
Standards and system organizational skills.
Interior, exterior Class A styling and trim.
Packaging and feasibility.
Production engineering.
Injection molding.
BIW (sheet metal) die design.
Component testing / evaluation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ashton Technologies Inc. 6491 Beacon Hill Dr. Washington MI. 09/2022 – 03/2024
Senior Designer / CAD Group Leader
Exterior Design Group
Team Center Approver, UG NX Senior Designer
Designed and authored Componets for GM Cruise and GM Car & Truck Programs.
Conducted 2D and 3D CAD Studys to further Design Intent and Options based on Customer ( MAGNA-GM ) Best Practices and timeline constrains.
Mentored younger engineers on automotive CAD design processes in both Concept and Studio enviroments through to production Release.
Created master sections to accelerate the development process
Developed A-Surface data with GM Studio to meet Packaging and Production needs.
Fisker Inc. 1888 Rosecrans Ave. Manhatten Beach CA. 01/2021 – Dec 2021
Block Zone Leader / Studio Engineer
Design and engineer interior and exterior feasibility.
Create master sections to accelerate the development process.
Identify component packaging requirements across all departments.
Design dynamic systems, such as glass drop, closures sweeps, wheel travel, and their effect on associated geometry, cutlines and craftsmanship.
Identify manufacturing strategies that enable design vision, advise studio and engineering on considerations required for common automotive manufacturing processes.
Develop prototypes, bucks, and fixtures utilizing hand and rapid manufacturing methods.
Utilize CAD (Catia V5-V6) to review, create and organize information from and for design and engineering.
Research homologation requirements for both ECE, FMVSS and GB standards, including but not limited to lighting, vision, exterior projections, safety.
Occupant packaging ergonomics, such as reach, comfort clearances, visual obscuration, direct and indirect vision, ingress/egress, cargo requirements, and loading.
Benchmarking activities in order to ensure targets are competitive/class-leading.
Maintained Class A surface typical sections files and updates.
Zoox Automotive 1149 Chess Ave. Foster City CA. 11/2018 – 12/2020
Senior 2D-3D Data / CAD Checker & BOM Engineer
Geometric Integration Group
PLM Approver, GD&T and Company Standards Author-Publisher
Designed and authored the complete 2D-3D data and drawing standards for ZOOX - PLM 2D and 3D database insertion for both (post) and production release processes of (ZOOX Internal) and (supplier external) staff and its integration and implementation from concept to final approval.
Conducted training and lectured ZOOX 2D and 3D (3DX and V5) standard concepts for both internal teams and suppliers, thus, providing insights as to better departmental communication and work load execution under demanding timeline constrains.
Mentored younger engineers on (the how) automotive design processes and its most commonly practiced ideals and (the why) it needs to be communicated in order to maintain a world standard in dialect and content.
Designed 2D and 3D model storage structure and database requirements for ZOOX PLM and its integration and implementation from concept to final approval.
Qoros Automotive Shanghai China 11/2013 – 03/2018
Senior 2D-3D Engineer
Designed and authored the complete 2D-3D data and drawing standards for QOROS - QPLM database insertion for both (post) and production release processes of (QOROS Internal) and (Supplier External) staff and its integration and implementation from concept to PPAP final approval. CF11/CF16 programs.
Conducted training and lectured QOROS concepts for both internal teams and suppliers, thus providing insights as too better departmental communication and work load execution under demanding timeline constrains.
Mentored younger engineers of (the how) of automotive design process’s and its most commonly practiced ideals and (the why) it needs to be communicated in order to maintain a world standard in dialect and content.
Designed 3D model storage structure and database requirements for QPLM and its integration and implementation from concept to PPAP final approval.
Maintained Class A surface typical sections files and updates.
Faurecia Shanghai China 01/2012 – 11/2013
Program Development Lead
Assigned to Faurecia Automotive Exterior Team in support of MB build to print Exterior Design project. Product build and design consultant for front and rear bumpers, rocker panel moldings, wheel arch moldings and rear deck lid spoiler.
Participation in technical meetings with the customer and suppliers.
Proofing design feasibility and checking of CAD data Class A surface to ensure supplier quality control.
Oak tree leadership in design group aiding CAD designers for final design and data release.
Distribution and release of data for 3D models and 2D drawings (layout and detail) using Catia V-5 (16) CAD systems. Proofing of MLP concept and design tolerance standards for production.
SVW / TPV Automotive Shanghai China 07/2008 – 06/2009
Lead Engineer
Assigned to predevelopment team in support of SVW NMS LWB project.
Design, package and development consultant for, door trim front and rear, rear seat, headrest LCD packaging, console rear and trunk trim.
Participation in technical meetings with the customer and suppliers.
Proofing design concept and feasibility.
The distribution and release of data for 3D models and 2D drawings (layout and detail) using Catia V-4 and V-5 (16) CAD systems.
Proofing of MLP concept and design tolerance standards for production.
Personally, creating or changing CAD data.
The official release of parts into databank (Teamcenter).
Creating and maintaining corporate design standards and documentation, parts lists, and presentations using PowerPoint and Excel.
FAW / Volkswagen Shanghai China 03/2008 – 07/2008
Lead Engineer
Assigned to support end of project deadline for interior trim group.
IP, front and rear door trim surround, console front, console rear and trunk trim.
Design and development consultant for the (HQ) high end luxury vehicle.
Participation in technical meetings with the customer and suppliers.
Proofing design feasibility and checking of CAD data to ensure supplier quality control.
Oak tree leadership in design group aiding CAD designers for final design and data release.
The distribution and release of data for 3D models and 2D drawings (layout and detail) using Catia V-5 (16) CAD systems.
Proofing of MLP concept and design tolerance standards for production.
PATAC (Pan Asian Technical Automotive Center) /SGM (Shanghai General Motors) 06/2006 – 03/2008
Design Engineer
Assigned to Grammer AG to support SGM console design and front door trim development for SWB and LWB global plattform.
Key member of the Grammer Tier 1 supplier office start-up Shanghai.
Follow thru of complete project duration / concept to SOP.
Oak tree leadership in design group aiding CAD designers for design concept and execution.
Interviewed, accessed and coordinated the CAD team for Grammer.
On site design and development in SGM with customer and 3rd tier suppliers.
Integration with other SGM interior groups (styling and assembly) for complete design coordination.
Participation in technical meetings with global video conferencing (WEBEX) with the customer and suppliers from Germany, Sweden, England, America and Mexico.
All aspects of design, including styling, tooling, insert injection molding or product quality requirements.
Distribution and checking of work for 3D models and 2D drawings in Unigraphics NX-3 systems.
The official release of parts into databank (Teamcenter).
Overseeing prototype parts and assemblies for endurance and or trial testing.
Providing studies and solutions for arising problems in product development.
Assessing supplier concepts and materials for customer quality standards.
Definition of ECU and SAE design standards and implementation.
Extensive plastic tool design input for high quality, high volume parts.
Proofing of MLP concept and design tolerance standards for mass global production.
Creating Class A surface CAD data using Unigraphics NX-3 / Catia V-4 CAD Systems.
The official release of data into databank.
Fiat – MAGNA Internayional- Graz Austria 03/2005 – 06/2006
Lead Package Engineer
Assigned to Magna Steyer 198 Stilo Program Packaging (complete car coordination).
Participation in technical meetings with the customer and suppliers.
Providing studies and solutions for arising problems in concept development.
Personaly generating or revising A surface and CAD data for (Console,IP, Door Trim,Seats, Rocker, A - piller, B - piller trim, rear reat flat fold down, carpet, manikin positioning, sight lines and hatch trim ) using UG NX2.
Coordinating file structures in I-Man and QQ of CAD parts within the package group.
The official release of data into databank. (Teamcenter)
Chery Automobile Company WuHu China
02/2004 – 03/2005
Executive Design Leader
Assigned by Lotus Engineering and Automotive Lighting Malaysia to Chery B-12 Project.
Complete exterior lighting system design headlamps/ foglamps/ rear lamps/ side marker lamps.
Follow thru of complete project duration / concept to SOP.
On site design and development in Wuhu with customer and suppliers control of all design, due to styling, supplier, or product quality requirements.
The distribution and checking of 3D model, 2D layouts and detail drawings in Catia V5, and Unigraphic’s NX-3 systems.
Overseeing prototype parts and assemblies for endurance and or trial testing.
Providing studies and solutions for arising problems in development of all the external lamps.
Leading and coordinating a 5 man CAD team.
Definition of ECU and SAE design standards and implementation.
Coordination distribution and generation of all A surface and 2D - 3D CAD data.
Utilizing Unigraphic`s 18 – NX2 Catia V4 and V5 systems on mobile laptop workstations.
The official release of data into databank.
Creating and maintaining documentation, parts lists, and presentations using PowerPoint and Excel.
Volkswagen (Johnson Controls Inc.) Mannheim Germany 08/2002 – 01/2004
Lead Engineer
Assigned to JCI Design Center / Konstruktion / Entwicklung for VW T5 multi van seat adjuster design and development testing.
Follow thru of complete project duration / concept to SOP.
Coordination of T5 seat adjuster packaging / design and development.
Participation in technical meetings with the customer and suppliers.
Proofing design feasibility and checking CAD data to insure supplier quality control.
Definition of materials with suppliers for cycle testing analyses and prototype crash testing.
Providing studies and solutions for arising problems in development of the seat lift mechanism.
Electric and manual designs.
Utilizing 3D CATIA v4 A surfacing and solid modeling.
2D detail and layout drawings.
The official release of data into databank.
Creating and maintaining documentation, parts lists, and presentations using PowerPoint and Excel.
Saab Trollhatten Sweden 01/2002 – 05/2002
Design Leader
Assigned to SAAB Technical Center, Premium Platform Pedestrian Protection (4P) Integration.
Follow thru of complete concept project /coordination of 660 front end packaging group into 4P design structure (analyzation of complete front end design structure).
Definition of impact zones and EEVC/CEVE test procedures passive and active hood concepts with participation in technical meetings with the customer and suppliers.
Providing studies and solutions for arising problems in development of the hood lift mechanism and Exterior A surface styling surface concepts for optimal 4P performance. Utilizing CATIA V4 and UG version 18 solid modeling.
General Motors / Opel Russelsheim Germay 01/1999 – 12/2001
Group Manager
Assigned by MSX International to Webasto (sun roofs) for Opel.
Follow thru of complete project duration / concept to SOP.
Participation in technical meetings with the customer and suppliers.
Providing studies and participation in technical meetings with the customer and suppliers.
Providing studies and solutions for arising problems in development of the sunroof.
Interviewed, accessed and coordinated the CAD team for MSX.
Oak tree leadership in design group aiding CAD designers for final design and data release.
The distribution and release of data for 3D models and 2D drawings (layout and detail ) CATIA v4 / CGS and UG Version 16 solid modelling and freeform features.
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