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David R. Clay

Tarpon Springs,FL

Summary

Dynamic Senior Designer with extensive experience in Catia V5, recognized for innovative design leadership throughout multiple industries. Proven track record in concept and production design, contributing to multiple US patents. Excellent communication and teamwork skills drive successful project outcomes under tight deadlines. Decisive leader with exceptional creativity and technical knowledge. Talents include project, team and schedule management.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Cockpit Lead / Senior Designer

Jormac Aerospace
06.2024 - Current
  • Catia V5 Class A-Surfacing and Teamcenter.
  • Concept and production design of Completions Interior Components and Structure.
  • Injection Molding, Composite Components, and complete 2D drawings.

Senior Designer

Gulfstream Aerospace
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Catia V5 Instruction, Class A Surfacing & Smart Team.
  • Concept and Production Design of Completions Interior Components & Structure.
  • Design Development of Next Generation Seating & Credenza.
  • Injection Molding, Composite Components, Tooling Design, and complete 2D Drawings.

Senior Designer

ZF North America
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Concept and Production Design of Steering Wheels & Driver's Air Bags for GM, Ford and Tesla.

Senior Designer

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Primary Design of Ship Structures for LMVLS Bulkheads, Foundations, Weather Deck, Maintenance Platforms and Missile Tube Ballast Canisters.
  • Layout and Fabrication Planning for Primary & Secondary Structures and Radar Absorbing Materials (RAM).
  • APM Launch Studies to optimize LMVLS Topside Hatches.
  • Planning, Design & Fabrication for multiple Weldments and Structures.

Senior Designer /Senior Technical Lead

General Motors
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Concept and Production Design of Interior Hard Trim, Overhead Systems and Body Structure.
  • Analyze all Interior Data to verify Tooling Conditions for Injection Molding, Structural Stampings and multiple Weldments.

Senior Designer

Various
01.1993 - 02.2020
  • Design Development for Injection Molding, Steel and Aluminum Stampings, Weldments, Composite Components, Fixtures and limited Tooling Design.
  • Extensive Catia and PLM Systems Experience.
  • Design Lead and Management.
  • Extensive Teamwork.

Education

Certificate - Drafting

Philpot School of Automotive Design
Port Huron, MI

Certificate - Drafting

Batavia School of Drafting
Macomb, MI

Engineering

St. Clair Community College
Macomb, MI

Skills

  • Extensive experience with Catia V5 3D & 2D
  • Creative Concept and Production Design skills
  • Basic application of GD&T per ASME Y145M-1994
  • Included in multiple US Patents
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Recognized as a leader in design innovation, rapid prototyping, cost reduction and teamwork
  • Adept to working under strict deadlines
  • Design Leadership and Management
  • Please note that this is an abbreviated resume and the full version is available upon request

Timeline

Cockpit Lead / Senior Designer

Jormac Aerospace
06.2024 - Current

Senior Designer

Gulfstream Aerospace
10.2023 - 05.2024

Senior Designer

ZF North America
03.2023 - 09.2023

Senior Designer

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works
06.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Designer /Senior Technical Lead

General Motors
02.2020 - 05.2022

Senior Designer

Various
01.1993 - 02.2020

Certificate - Drafting

Philpot School of Automotive Design

Certificate - Drafting

Batavia School of Drafting

Engineering

St. Clair Community College

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