Amanuel N. Negassi
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Engineering Design - Interior Trim
Toyota Boshoku America Inc.
Novi, Michigan
09.2007 - Current
- Headliner, FR Carpet – 2012MY, 2106 2020 & 2025 MY Rav-4
- . As Principal Engineer Developed Headliner & Carpet Assembly jointly with Toyota-Boshoku Japan and Toyota Japan from concept up to 90 days after SOP
- Headliner – 2020MY, Lexus NX
- . As Principal Engineer Developed Headliner Assembly jointly with Toyota-Boshoku Japan and Toyota Japan from concept up to 90 days after SOP
- Headliner, Carpet, FR/RR Door Trim, Visors - 2013MY Camry
- . Worked as design engineering liaison with TMMC/SHOKKI & TB-Japan
- . Prepared quotation documents during development phase up to tool kick off
- . Conducted initial level VE meeting with Toyota Design.
- . Conducted production level drawing review with Toyota Design
- . Provided resident engineer support for all build issues up to 90 after SOP.
- Headliner, FR Carpet, RR Carpet, FR/RR Door Trim - 08MY Rav-4.
- Worked as design engineering liaison with TMMC/TMC & TB-Japan
- . Participated in TB internal & TEMA VA/VE activities
- . Carried responsibility for all CV to 1A level builds issues
- . Have a good understanding of Toyota standards
- . Familiar with Engineering change request & change implementation process
- . Participated in VE meeting for Rav-4 interiors per Toyota's request
- . Studied and implemented headliner substrate change due to supplier bankruptcy issue
- Headliner – 08 MY Avalon
- . Worked with Toyota North America design team in development of Avalon Headliner
- . Prepared special construction headliner prototype for Avalon NVH testing
- Headliner, Carpet, FR/RR Door Trim – Camry
- . Worked with Toyota North America design team in development of
- - Camry door trim ornament skin material.
- - Camry Door NVH material development.
- - Camry FR carpet intrusion protection material
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Product Design Engineer – Interior Trim
M-Tek Inc.
Novi, Michigan
10.2001 - 09.2007
- . Track, communicate and resolve design open issues with program teams and company manufacturing facilities.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction resulting in $180k savings through material selection and process optimization , increasing profitability without compromising quality.
- Established performance benchmarks for products by rigorously analyzing data from field testing, guiding subsequent design iterations towards meeting or exceeding these targets.
- Applied advanced CAD software tools to efficiently create complex geometries, accelerating time-to-market for new products.
- Developed comprehensive design documentation, facilitating seamless transition from concept to production phase.
- Conducted rigorous testing protocols to validate designs against established performance criteria, ensuring reliability under various use conditions.
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify market gaps and opportunities for product differentiation, informing the strategic direction of future designs.
- Improved product durability with the implementation of advanced materials and stress analysis techniques.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations by meticulously adhering to established guidelines in product design engineering practices.
- Managed project deliverables for customer orders.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for product conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency in industrial production.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses.
- Designed, created and tested production models for industrial processes.
- Evaluated proposed project investments by conducting cost-benefit analyses.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Ryerson Polytechnic Institue
Toronto, CA05.1999
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Toyota Design in the development of headliner assembly for RAV-4, Lexus-ES, Lexus NX, Highlander and Camry
- Resolved headliner breakage issue through design study and consumer testing.
Certification
- Injection Molding Training, Toyota Boshoku America
- Catia V5 training, Toyota Boshoku America
- Problem solving and root cause analysis, Toyota Boshoku America
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Principal Engineering Design - Interior Trim
Toyota Boshoku America Inc.
09.2007 - Current
Product Design Engineer – Interior Trim
M-Tek Inc.
10.2001 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Ryerson Polytechnic Institue
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