DAVID WITHAM
GRAND BLANC,MICHIGAN
Summary
Analytical and performance-driven Mechanical / Plastics Engineer with extensive experience in overseeing program execution for mechanical parts and tooling. Evaluate designs and requirements and able to implement new technologies to produce innovative solutions. Possess proven track record of creating successful and cost-efficient designs while meeting all customer requirements and project timing. Excellent leadership and organizational skills. Self motivated and team player with great communication skills and supplier and customer interface.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Team Leader Mechanical Engineering
APTIV
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided technical support for programs assigned to Engineers for cameras such as forward looking, driver monitoring , interior sensing, and related modules, Create and maintain forecast expenditures and group budget.
- ME QE Lead for PCR Systemic Issues, Support new business opportunities including design concepts, piece cost, tooling costs, and all prototype part samples.
- Created and presented customer presentations.
- Lead ME for PDP Programs / Advanced, Instrument Clusters, Cameras, Modules - Responsible for implementation of program from award of business to production.
- Worked on new technology that can enhance products and meet customer requirements.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing effective communication strategies and fostering collaboration.
- Streamlined processes for improved efficiency, leading to increased team output and customer satisfaction.
Lead ME for New OEM Programs/Advanced Development
Aptiv
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Responsible for implementation of program from award of business to production for instrument clusters, cameras, and modules.
- Responsible for all documentation and verification of mechanical requirements.
- Attended and reported out in internal and customer meetings.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by being part of internal and customer meetings and supporting DRE for all mechanical items and customer change requests.
- Supported project manager and ensured all dates and milestones were achieved and performed gate reviews.
- Developed back-lighting for new multi-layer reconfigurable display technology.
Start Center Mechanical Engineer
Delphi
01.2006 - 12.2013
- Responsible for pursuit of new business for instrument clusters and modules globally.
- Evaluated customer quote package and documented all mechanical requirements and identified assumptions and exceptions.
- Created mechanical design concept, BOM for piece cost and tooling costs, and engineering manpower.
- Created mechanical technical review and presented to customer.
- Completed benchmarking and teardown activities for all competitive products and provided detailed reports.
Product Engineer
Delphi
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Provide support of current production vehicle and motorcycle instrument clusters and Head Up Display's.
- Developed and coordinated design changes with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing.
- Obtain customer approvals, oversee plant trial runs, obtain PPAP documentation, and continually worked on quality and warranty issues.
- Established cost reduction proposals for both product and manufacturing for assigned programs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving reported product issues in a timely manner.
Mold / Tooling Engineer
AC Delco
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Coordinate design, build and qualification of plastic injection molds.
- Sourced new mold programs to ensure best cost and quality.
- Ensured all timing was obtained and all documentation, full dimensional report, available for PPAP.
- Assure that plastic components are designed to facilitate mold design and manufacturability.
- Continuously improve quality and cost of injection molds by proper sourcing, components, and materials.
- Supported manufacturing locations with tooling changes, maintenance and improvements.
Operations Supervisor (Lead Shift Supervisor)
AC Delco
01.1996 - 12.1998
- Provided day-to-day supervision over injection molding area for injection molding machines ranging in size of 375 to 1200 tons.
- Lead supervisor, established schedule of all workers and mold changes for 1st ,2nd, and 3rd shift.
- Assume ownership of facility (equipment, tools, and processes).
- Responsible for total customer satisfaction, maintain ISO 9000 certification and reducing assembly line RPPM rates.
- Responsible for all quality issues and establishing and documenting corrective action.
Process Engineer
AC Delco
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Responsible for process optimization and qualification of plastic injection molds and auxiliary equipment.
- Established and recorded process parameters and ensured overall compliance.
- Optimized cycle times and ensured repeatable quality parts by monitoring parameters.
- Provided technical support and assistance to die setters and operators in molding department.
- Involved in quality planning, new part qualification, established and provided training programs in plastics molding technology and trained both hourly and salaried employees.
Equipment Engineer
AC Delco
06.1990 - 12.1992
- Established costs for all new equipment and wrote all purchase requests.
- Purchased, installed and interfaced new injection molding equipment and auxiliary equipment.
- Provided engineering support for existing molding equipment.
- Sourced and purchased upgraded controls to retrofit older injection molding machines and overseen rebuild.
Engineering
General Motors / AC Delco
05.1989 - 08.1989
- Worked on quick mold change activities In order to reduce cycle time by pre-heating molds.
- Hot runner efficiencies by evaluating different manifolds and nozzles.
- Wrote operating procedures and established inspection documents in order to reduce scrap parts.
- Assisted in installation and run off of all electric injection molding machines for precision molding.
Floor Support
EPC Industries
05.1987 - 08.1987
- Worked in injection molding facility.
- Filled hoppers, emptied grinders, performed color changes, set-ups, mold changes.
- Assisted machine operators with problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.1990
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI10.1987
Associate of Science - General Studies
Reeths-Puffer High School
Muskegon, MI06.1985
Skills
- Mechanical Design Standards
- Plastics (material, design, tooling)
- Sheet Metal Stampings
- Die Cast Parts
- Prototype Parts
- GD&T
- Thermal Management
- EMC / EMI
- DFSS
- TALC
- Class "A" parts
- Customer Interface
- Team Relationships
- Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Timeline
Group Team Leader Mechanical Engineering
APTIV
01.2020 - 12.2023
Lead ME for New OEM Programs/Advanced Development
Aptiv
01.2014 - 12.2019
Start Center Mechanical Engineer
Delphi
01.2006 - 12.2013
Product Engineer
Delphi
01.2003 - 12.2005
Mold / Tooling Engineer
AC Delco
01.1999 - 12.2002
Operations Supervisor (Lead Shift Supervisor)
AC Delco
01.1996 - 12.1998
Process Engineer
AC Delco
01.1993 - 12.1995
Equipment Engineer
AC Delco
06.1990 - 12.1992
Engineering
General Motors / AC Delco
05.1989 - 08.1989
Floor Support
EPC Industries
05.1987 - 08.1987
Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering
Ferris State University
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Muskegon Community College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Reeths-Puffer High School