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Chuck Warner

Washington Township,Michigan

Summary

Accomplished Senior Product Designer with over 35 years of automotive product development experience, specializing in injection-molded plastic components for both interior and exterior vehicle systems. Expertise in transforming styling concepts into manufacturable, cost-effective production solutions while leading programs from feasibility through launch. Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX, and DFM methodologies, complemented by a proven track record of collaboration with engineering teams, design studios, suppliers, tooling groups, purchasing organizations, and manufacturing plants. Recognized for consistently delivering complex automotive programs on schedule while upholding quality, cost, and performance objectives.

Work History

Senior Product Designer

General Motors (NDX), Warren, MI
01.2015 - Current
  • Led design efforts for interior trim and overhead systems, ensuring integration across multiple vehicle platforms. Oversaw the creation of interior trim components and overhead systems for A2LL K2 truck TI SUV and Truck CITL-2 32XX BTICC programs. Currently managing design initiatives for the Y3 program.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and alignment with technical specifications.
  • Implemented design best practices to ensure seamless integration between visual aesthetics and technical functionality.

Senior Product Designer

CalsonicKansei, Farmington Hills, MI
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Led design initiatives within cockpit module group, focusing on feasibility and execution of plastic injection molded interior trim components. Partnered with product engineers and tooling engineers to drive manufacturable solutions that adhere to OEM requirements utilizing SDRC and NX.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and alignment with technical specifications.
  • Implemented design best practices to ensure seamless integration between visual aesthetics and technical functionality.

Senior Product Designer

IAC International Automotive Components, Auburn Hills, MI (Prestige Eng.)
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for the feasibility and design of plastic injection molded interior trim components. Currently working on the Instrument panel for 2010 LD/LX (Chrysler 300/ Charger) refresh. Worked with Product engineers and Tooling engineers to provide a manufacturable product that meets the requirements of the OEM.

Product Designer

Honda North America , Marysville, Ohio
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Directed engineering and program management initiatives, integrating design elements. Oversaw development of exterior trim for the 09 Acura TL and door mirrors for the 2010 Honda Odyssey. Partnered with Honda's design studio in LA to conceptualize viable themes for components. Collaborated with engineering teams to achieve manufacturability of designs in compliance with Honda's standards. Managed supplier communication to align with design intents, facilitating in-house meetings as required. Delivered detailed sections and calculations using CATIA V5 to suppliers. Coordinated design guidance and synchronized build timelines and manufacturing costs with Honda's procurement team. Created and released comprehensive drawings in CATIA V5 for production-ready parts, ensuring alignment with tool shops and Honda plants.

Product Designer

Collins & Aikman, Southfield, Michigan
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Responsibilities where the feasibility and design of plastic injection molded interior automotive components from master section/studio support, feasibility, modeling, to product launch. Programs responsible for:2005 Nissan TK Center stack (Altima) 2005 Saturn 357 Center Stack/Console (Ion) 2007 Nissan TK I/P Console (Altima) 2007 Hummer H2 Center Console 2007 LX Hard Trim (Chrysler 300/Charger) 2008.5 LC23 Hard Trim(Challenger).

Product Designer

Plastech, Dearborn, Michigan
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Feasibility and design of plastic injection molded interior and exterior automotive components from master section/studio support, feasibility, modeling, to product launch. 2003 Ford U-137 Overhead DVD Player (Excursion) 2003 Ford EN-114 B Pillar (Grand Marquis) 2004 Ford U/P-207 Quarter Trim (Explorer) 2005 Ford S-197 Front/Rear Fascias (Mustang).

Product Designer

Key Plastics, Farmington Hills, Michigan
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Feasibility and design of plastic injected molded interior and underhood automotive components. 2003 Ford EN-114 I/S Handle (Grand Marquis) 2003 Ford U/P 207 Fuel Doors (Explorer). Nissan HS and TK Power Steering Reservoirs Ford V-184 Tran. Fluid Reservoir.

Die Designer

Draflite Engineering/Bindertline Development, St. Clair Shores, Michigan
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Design and detailing of metal forming tooling for major body panels and inner structural panels to current Ford and Chrysler standards manually and also using AutoCad.

Die Designer

Wiese Design Die Technologies, Troy, Michigan
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Designing and detailing of metal forming tooling for major body panels and inner structural panels to current Ford and Chrysler standards using AutoCad. Supervised layout department. Provided design support for manual die designers (panel tips, cam views, sections), sequence/overbend charts, and panel setup sheets. Assisted department in attaining ISO status.

Education

High School Diploma - Auto Body Design and Die Design Programs

Macomb Community College
Macomb, Michigan

Skills

  • Injection-Molded Plastics
  • Product Feasibility Studies
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Master Section Development
  • Product Validation Support
  • Tooling & Manufacturing Integration
  • Siemens NX (11 Years)
  • Surface Modeling
  • Class A/B Surface Interpretation
  • Release Drawings
  • Engineering Change Management

Timeline

Senior Product Designer

General Motors (NDX), Warren, MI
01.2015 - Current

Senior Product Designer

CalsonicKansei, Farmington Hills, MI
01.2009 - 01.2015

Senior Product Designer

IAC International Automotive Components, Auburn Hills, MI (Prestige Eng.)
01.2008 - 01.2009

Product Designer

Honda North America , Marysville, Ohio
01.2007 - 01.2008

Product Designer

Collins & Aikman, Southfield, Michigan
01.2002 - 01.2007

Product Designer

Plastech, Dearborn, Michigan
01.2000 - 01.2002

Product Designer

Key Plastics, Farmington Hills, Michigan
01.1999 - 01.2000

Die Designer

Draflite Engineering/Bindertline Development, St. Clair Shores, Michigan
01.1998 - 01.1999

Die Designer

Wiese Design Die Technologies, Troy, Michigan
01.1995 - 01.1998

High School Diploma - Auto Body Design and Die Design Programs

Macomb Community College

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