Barry Narrin
Design Engineer
Fostoria,MI
Summary
Sharp design engineer with expertise in CAD and CAM systems for developing new and innovative products. Offering strong understanding of design process to create accurate 3D models, visualizations and drawings using industry-leading software. Dedicated to staying current with latest technologies and trends in field.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
GM Accessory Design Group
06.2018 - Current
- Redesigning and releasing floor liners, electrical lighting routings, electrical power block routings, brackets, spoilers, updating all IA’s, and creation and updating of the VAS.
- Designed, released, and updating IA’s for various accessories.
- Working with DRE to engineer the best design.
- Developed tutorials for processes to increases job efficiency
GM Chassis Design Group
12.2009 - 06.2018
- Designing and releasing PTU’s, transfer cases, adapters, dampeners, brackets for dampeners, updating all IA’s, and creation and updating of the VAS for PTU and transfer case for all GM programs.
- Designed, released, and updating IA’s and the VAS for the RDU and FDU.
- Designed, released, and updating IA’s for brake and fuel lines.
- Designed and released brake and fuel lines for GM programs.
GM Fastening Engineering
03.1999 - 12.2009
- Developed Fastening solutions for Structures and Mounts SMT. Review fastened joints with Release Engineer and provided appropriate fastener sizing and torque specifications based on load criteria for GMX and GMT platforms.
- Participated in issue resolution as necessary providing joint analysis input along with Fastening Lab physical testing results to support issue resolution. Provided design experience on a global level for Global Epsilon Underbody and Engine Shielding - special assignment. Fastening Team Mentor for difficult UG designs, also supported the Fastening WEB Page as WEB Master and Global Fastening Catalog design support.
- Familiar with multiple GM systems and processes. E2, APM, PartFinder, PRT’s+, ect…
- GM Fastening Parametric Team
- Developed new parametric math using unigraphics and spreadsheets to assist the designing engineer with the designing fasteners.
GMNA – Truck Design Team
08.1994 - 03.1999
- Lead in the Parametric Fastening Team under Tanze Copelyn
- Developed efficient ways for designers to use Unigraphics to model math data and to change that math using parametrics.
- Lead Senior designer to GMT560 chassis Transmission and shift levers
- Worked with release engineers to develop math for GMT560 transmission and transmission shift levers.
- Senior designer to GMT360 frames
- Worked with release engineers to develop the math for GMT360 frame
- 2nd shift liaison to the chassis supervisor on 1st shift
- Reported and track the conversion of Cadam to Unigraphics, reported to management on status
- Cadam Conversion Leader
- Leader for the conversion of Cadam to Unigraphics
- Layout Sr.
- Detailed drawings for chassis department
Sales, Framing, Repairing Kilns
Green’s Artist Supplies
01.1994 - 01.1997
Computer Programming & Troubleshooting
Oakland Schools
01.1985 - 01.1986
Education
DE Certificate -
Michigan Technical University
05.2004
Bachelor’s Degree - Automotive Vehicle Design
Central Michigan University
08.2014
Automotive Body Design - Technical classes
Macomb County Community College
05.1996
Two Year - Electronics
Northeast Oakland Vocational Education Center (NEOVEC)
01.1985
Computer Programming
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI01.1985
Skills
MS Office Excel, Powerpoint, Word
Special Assignments
- Lead Senior Designer the GMT610 Frame Design in Flint
- Charged in overseeing all design of heavy duty rails, crossmembers, and brackets and helped with the design on the light duty and cutaway frames
- Helped with the transition of the GiMT610 from Truck Group, Pontiac to Flint (worked at Flint to assist the designers with learning UG wave)
- GM Chassis Parametric Team
- Developed new parametric ways of designing frame component math data in unigraphics
- Assisted in the training of SMT designers and designing engineers to assist them in learning UG sketch, UG modeling, UG drafting, and GM Teamcenter
Work Availability
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Timeline
GM Accessory Design Group
06.2018 - Current
GM Chassis Design Group
12.2009 - 06.2018
GM Fastening Engineering
03.1999 - 12.2009
GMNA – Truck Design Team
08.1994 - 03.1999
Sales, Framing, Repairing Kilns
Green’s Artist Supplies
01.1994 - 01.1997
Computer Programming & Troubleshooting
Oakland Schools
01.1985 - 01.1986
Bachelor’s Degree - Automotive Vehicle Design
Central Michigan University
Automotive Body Design - Technical classes
Macomb County Community College
Two Year - Electronics
Northeast Oakland Vocational Education Center (NEOVEC)
Computer Programming
Oakland Community College
DE Certificate -
Michigan Technical University