Engineering Professional

PAUL W. HERRING ***** County Rd. J

419-***-**** Wauseon, OH 43567

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Analytical, self-motivated engineer with diverse experience in design, implementation, and manufacturing. Experienced in evaluating components and initiating improvements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HSDN HWASEUNG DETROIT NETWORKS INC, HSRNA SEALING SYSTEMS OF KOREA, Farmington Hills, MI

2008-2009

Program Engineering Manager

I was responsible for the communications between General Motors North America and HSRNA regarding the implementation of weatherstrip sealing components used in the production of various GM vehicles. I performed all necessary responsibilities of an integrated supplier who works within GM’s Vehicle Engineering Center in Warren, MI. I ensured that HSRNA’s end product met all GM specifications and procedures.

•Primary contact/liaison between GM engineering and HSRNA manufacturing in Korea.

•Closely interfaced with the GM integration team to follow any design modifications.

•Provided guidance and direction to the HSRNA team to ensure their products met all design specifications.

•Represented HSRNA at all GM design reviews, meetings, and program reviews.

METZELER AUTOMOTIVE PROFILE SYSTEMS, Madison Hts., MI 2001-2007

Senior Product Engineer

My responsibilities included the design and implementation of weatherstrip sealing components. During this time I was an integrated engineer for sealing systems on the following General Motors programs: Saturn Ion Sedan and Coupe, Chevy Malibu, Pontiac G6, and Saturn Aura. My duties included the following:

•Worked with the design team to develop initial design concepts for sealing components. Verified design criteria were met per GMC specifications.

•Engineered and procured SLA or DFM design models of the sealing and sheet metal environment as well as components that are relevant to sealing, fit, form, or function of all affected areas.

•Advised and worked with internal FEA groups to evaluate part simulations.

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•Determined correct material composition to use for rubber and plastic applications.

•Worked with a seal component manufacturing facility to determine manufacturability of components (DFM). Supported all DFMEA and PFMEA documentation team initiatives.

•Worked with in-house performance/test engineers to verify performance requirements for wind noise, water intrusion, and sound quality.

•Problem solved performance issues due to build variations as they arose during vehicle production. (RCA)

•Supported production variation throughout the life cycle of each vehicle and enacted revision requests or changes from assembly plants and/or manufacturing facilities to maintain consistent high quality.

•Analyzed components and processes for VAVE initiatives.

•Worked with in-house purchasing regarding procurement of machinery and materials.

GENERAL MOTORS, Warren, MI 2000-2001

Design Release Engineer

My primary responsibility was to increase the quality and performance of the C-5 Corvette body sealing systems. My efforts reduced the cost of components with the goal of improving customer satisfaction.

•Worked with suppliers and quality, test, and development engineers to identify problems and cost-savings issues with components and processes.

•Researched and determined solutions to wind, noise, and water leak issues.

•Enacted changes to components and processes.

•Supported vehicle assembly plants throughout vehicle life cycle.

COOPER TIRE & RUBBER, CO., Bowling Green, OH 1997-2000

Research and Development Engineering Technician

Researched, designed, developed, tested, and implemented new products and processes. Provided technical support for new products and processes.

•Recognized as plant expert on the Cooper-built pneumatic crimping tool.

•Provided assembly plant training and production support for assembly line and tool maintenance personnel.

•Set up and operated materials testing machines used in testing tool components and sealing products.

•Programmed and operated an in-line visual measuring system.

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SAUDER WOODWORKING, Inc., Archbold, OH 1991-1997

Line Operator and Set Up

Set up and operated numerically controlled edge banding line equipment. Set up dual boring machines in the production of ready-to-assemble furniture.

GIANT INDUSTRIES, Toledo, OH 01/1991-10/1991

CNC Machinist

Operated CNC lathes and automatic screw machines for the production of high pressure pump components. Trained new employees on lathes and screw machines.

YOUNG SPRING & WIRE, Archbold, OH 1981-1989

Extruder Operator

Set up and operated extruder for coating wire with polypropylene plastic which was used in the production of automotive seating components.

EDUCATION

Certificate of Achievement 2009

Photovoltaic Principles and Application

NABCEP Eligible

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology 2001

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering 1995

Owens Community College, Toledo, OH

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Certificate 1993

Owens Community College, Toledo, OH

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