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Andrew P. Thomas

Northville,MI

Summary

Seeking part-time employment that will provide an opportunity to work outside and interact with people during my retirement.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Director - Interior Trim

Rivian Automotive
Irvine, CA
08.2019 - 06.2024
  • Led team of 60 Engineers and CAD Designers in the development of interior components for all new Electric Vehicle Pickup Truck, SUV and Delivery Van for start up auto manufacturer.
  • Responsible for technical oversight of system / component designs to ensure compliance with NHSTA safety requirements, corporate durability targets and customer functional expectations.
  • Managed all aspects of development process to deliver production parts on time to support vehicle prototype builds that meet cost and weight targets.
  • Developed and maintained a highly skilled workforce with responsibilities ranging from interviewing, hiring, training, providing on-going feedback and adjusting compensation.

Engineering Manager - Interior Systems

Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
07.1992 - 08.2019
  • Led team of Engineers and CAD Designers in developing system / component designs for many new car and truck programs.
  • Responsible for ensuring designs meet Federal safety requirements, customer expectations and corporate targets for cost, weight and quality.
  • Mentored junior engineers, enhancing team capabilities and fostering a culture of collaboration with adjacent departments.

Mech Engineer - Submarine Machinery

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
07.1984 - 07.1992
  • Designed and analyzed mechanical components for all new Seawolf Class submarine steering / diving / mast and antenna systems.
  • Calculated hydrodynamic loads on submarine to predict ship response during extreme maneuvers.

Education

MBA - Finance

College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia, VA
08-1990

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
04-1980

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Engineering Director - Interior Trim

Rivian Automotive
08.2019 - 06.2024

Engineering Manager - Interior Systems

Ford Motor Company
07.1992 - 08.2019

Mech Engineer - Submarine Machinery

Newport News Shipbuilding
07.1984 - 07.1992

MBA - Finance

College of William And Mary

Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture

University of Michigan