Construction building trades, reading and worldwide travel
Dean Hamlin
Shelby Twp.,USA
Summary
Over 20 years experience in designing, building and engineering numerous automotive production line tools. Hands on experience with die and tooling design reviews. Development, building, trials, follow up, buy-off and plant installation. Extensive work in overseas tool and die build shops in China. Extensive skills and ability in the area of launch, production timetable, and lean manufacturing of tools. Excellent organizational attention to detail, communication and cultural awareness. Develop best manufacturing process designs through reviews of concept and coordinate with tooling and equipment sources for construction & validation. Assist manufacturing in design reviews and applications of Gages, Checking Fixtures and other aids used in Quality Control. Oversee and audit by regular visits to suppliers. Strong Final Assembly experience and interpersonal skills needed to assist engineering teams. Interface with production employees, and outside suppliers. Overseas experience mentoring Chinese Engineers in Paint Shop and Final Assembly. Shanghai General Motors. Coordinate project plans with overseas venders and suppliers in China. Lead project activities associated with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and other technical phases of production and process improvements. Provide production support for cost reduction/continuous improvement activities like improved yield, reduced downtime, reduced cycle times, and reduced labor and expense costs. Supplier capability and review. Able to travel any were in the world.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
BIW Dimensional Performance Engineer
GM Tech Center
Warren, Mi
06.2021 - 08.2022
- For 2023 GMC-Chevy mid-size pickup truck
- Pre-production build at PPO North and launched in Wentzville Mo
- Refresh of Chevy GMT610 van line with many new assembly cells
- Where we fit body shop assembly tooling to stamped parts and perform tooling 101, metal matching, scribe Line repeatability checks
- Adjustment to weld cells based on CMM data to build to nominal, Experience in Scan Box data and Team Center VIS mockup, Team Center GDIS, shim moves in Body-Shop adjustments based on data input to build to nominal
- Including CAP reviews, certify of fixtures and part GD&T
- Analyze CMM data to drive product to nominal
- Follow tooling to Buy-Off with supplier and make sure check fixture is covering all the criteria.
Tool Designer
Dean Hamlin partnership LLC
Detroit, MI
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Develop tools for gunsmith and two different style firewood kindling makers all to be mass produced and shipped in a flat pack for worldwide shipping
- One item is stamped, coined, heat treated, ground, tumbled and finished in black oxide or nickel plated
- Stamping Dies built by me
- Now have 6 products with 5 sold online through eBay, Gun broker.com More products to come.
New Model Launch Support Engineer
JR Industry's
Detroit, MI
08.2016 - 11.2019
- At GM Warren Tech Center
- Launch support for new pickup truck
- I did many design reviews of assembly tools, nut runners and fixtures at 4 vendors for Flint, Sialo Mexico and Fort Wayne general assembly
- Follow tools at build shops and do buyoff
- I was responsible to integrate engine cradles that were able to function with old model transmissions /engines and new 2020 engines/transmissions
- Track program and ship dates
- Conducted performance tests on various application components to ensure stability.
Responsible for improving brake pad quantities
Akebono Brake
Glasgow, KY
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Through time studies and process improvements
- Part of a team of about 25 advisers working 24 - 7 bringing production from 145 K to 160 K per 24-hour shift.
Working in the Dimensional Engineering Dept.
Tower International
Livonia, Mi
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Responsible for shipping 265 press ready stamping Dies and Fixtures that we certified for a Ramos Mexico new Tower Plant
- Each Die had 8 weeks of parts banked while Dies/Fixtures shipped, 5 Presses one being a 2400-ton transfer press we shipped to Tower
- I compiled 265 CMM reports for VW, Honda, GM and others for approval of transporting their tools to another facility.
Body Shop install team member
AAV, Arab American Vehicles
Cairo, Egypt
01.2014 - 02.2014
- I installed the Body Shop line and did the process trial body build
- This build was a Kit car at 3 cars per hour, 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- I managed the tune up and install of the Body drill fixture and door hang line
- Extensive training of Shop personal who did not speak English and where not well versed in manufacturing.
Tooling Engineer
Martinrea
Hopkinsville, Ky
10.2013 - 11.2013
- Quality and quantity improvement for ATS and CTS Cadillac engine cradle
- New program that had to be ramped up quickly many weld robots and fixtures recalibrated
- I was able to design an engine cradle Bushing pin and driver to error proof install of 5 rubber bushings, 4 or 5 cradle would be scrapped a shift
- Misaligned bushings scrapped the cradle, no repairs were allowed.
Tooling Engineer
Electrolux cooking products
Memphis, TN
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Die follow up, buyoff
- Process Stamping Dies to produce parts to manufacture Stoves and Ovens
- This was a New Plant start up
- 50% and 100% Die design review with Vendors from China and S
- Korea
- Goal was to bring in Dies that were Press ready and with Die protection that included many class A Dies
- Follow up and buy-off of Stamping Dies thought out the USA.
Project Engineer, Tool and Die follow up
I T S , International Tooling Solutions and ArtiFlex
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Following 80 Dies for a GM program, D1BLI / Cadillac 'ELR' in Shanghai China
- (car to be built in US) ITS also sent me to Shanghai China to follow up on the build of 56 Ford Dies that would be used to convert the Ford Focus gas car to an all-electric car
- These Dies were built at 6 different shops around the greater Shanghai China and south area
- My other responsibilities in China were the supervision of the GM wheelhouse Die for the Gamma SUV in Mexico
- I also did the Cadillac front hood PTR buy off at Shanghai GM assembly Plant
- Managed the build on 24 Tesla Dies in Jai Ding including the aluminum outer and inner front hood assembly
- Many other parts were aluminum
- Tool kick off and 50%/100% Tool design reviews on all of these Dies
- Many years in China since 1999.
Project Engineer Tool assembly and Stamping Die build
GM Technical Center
Warren, Mi
02.2010 - 08.2010
- Review Die and Tool build process and formability studies
- Inspect suppliers' facilities in Mexico
- Help resolve build issues on the new GM Sonic and preventing future build issues
- I was part of the Hole to Hole stamping Die strategy attempting to make perfect stamped parts and assembly weld cells
- This concept was an attempt to minimize a functional build that had elongated slots, only round holes were wanted.
Special Tool Designer
JR industries
Detroit, Mi
09.2008 - 12.2009
- I was responsible for design and build of many Tools that were needed for assembly of the Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS and for many other GM plants
- I developed these tools for the purpose and ease of assembly, quality and safety
- There were Ergonomic concerns and I provided and designed tools to install H.D
- Brake rotors and other brake component on the Cadillac DTS Professional vehicle, engine wire harness assemble hand alinement fixture, AC Load Lift Tooling, all of the paint, Elpo Bucks, Fixtures for many models including paint tools for Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, Saturn and some paint tooling for the light duty truck.
New Model Launch Support
Pullman Industries Inc. /Noble Metal Processing Inc.
Warren, Mi
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Stamping Tooling and Machine build manage, including large and small progressive/line class 'A' dies for the 2008 Cadillac CTS 322 and Buick Enclave 967 S.U.V
- Door build
- I was responsible for many Rolled Formed Class 'A' and Stamped Class 'A' surface parts that were stretch bent to a form then were Mitered Sawed to become the A pillar
- I was involved with all the Hemming issues and the dimensional sizes of the stampings and formed parts
- These parts were then loaded in weld cells, and I became the dimensional Engineer on the fit and the finish of the many parts involved (8 doors in all)
- Designed many clamping net pads and tuning screws to adjust the Class 'A' surfaces and hem edges to a line to each other so the robotic welding and metal grinding and finishing would be successful
- Hands on leader of the Machine Builders in assembly and development of these special machines
- Other responsibilities were engineering changes and process changes to accommodate the G
- M
- Pilot build
- There were many Class 'A' dies that I had reground, punched finished and hand finish to improve the pre-hem and hemmed corners of the B and C pillars
- Sought ways to improve quality and dimensional consistently by training and instructing team leaders and production members in part checking in stamping, hemming and welding, to the fit for the body shop at the new Delta Lansing MI, G.M plant.
Manufacturing Tool Engineer
General Motors
Detroit, Mi
01.2005 - 03.2006
- Lead activities on improving existing paint tooling
- Teamed with Quality on troubleshooting painting/priming operations
- (Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS) Built a Paint Bell test stand and many other paint shop tools to improve yield and reduce downtime and cycle times
- Developed and introduced new tools to paint front deck lids for painting by robot
- This reduces 3 men on the Paint Line
- Developed General Assembly ergonomic tooling development for Cadillac DTS Professional Vehicles used for Limousines and armored cars
- Developed a knuckle to strut load tools on chassis line and engine line coil pack wire harness connector tools
- Developed G.M
- Orion G6 retractable hard top rear deck paint tooling
- Made modifications to plant equipment to improve operations on the sealer line
- Trained members on the use of tools and got buy-off from Safety and Ergonomic Engineers.
New Model Launch Process. Tool Engineer
Mazda / Ford
Flat Rock, MI
04.2002 - 12.2004
- For Mazda North American Operations
- This is the Auto Alliance International Inc
- Ford Mazda Flat Rock MI
- Assembly Plant
- Joint venture builds the all new 2005 Mazda 6 sedan, hatchback, wagons and new Ford Mustang
- Designed developed and implemented over 175 special ergonomic hand tools and subassembly tables for Paint Shop, Body Shop, Axel Shop and Final Assembly Shop
- Develop a new convertible top alignment tool that saved the company time, space on the assembly line and $270.000.00
- Designed and built an ergonomically safe Axel Pick up Tool and instructed the use of this Tool that handles both the Mazda and the Mustang front axels
- Saved much needed space on the assembly line, 3 other engineering companies failed at making this tool.
Special Tool Designer
JR industries
Detroit, MI
12.2000 - 04.2002
- Responsible for designing and building many hood and door paint fixtures for G.M
- Paint shops
- Managed the build of prototype and production paint bucks for GM Lake Orion, Detroit Hamtramck, Doraville Georgia and Oshawa Ontario Canada Plant
- Participated in Daimler Chrysler AG Prowler, Saturn SUV, Harley Davison and Ford Electric Focus paint tool development
- Built Compression Molds for Cadillac SRX crossover and was responsible for processing many engineering changes to Dies and Tools.
Lead Tooling Engineer
Shanghai General Motors
Shanghai, China
07.1999 - 08.2000
- I designed and built GL8 Buick van paint tooling, retooled seat load tooling for the van and developed a sliding door unload tool in final assembly
- Supervised the Installation of and built of special machine tools for man-assist tailgate lift on the sealer line in Paint Shop
- Supervised and instructed the lean manufacturing of tools and fixtures at vendors around the Shanghai City area.
Education
Skills
- Designing, building, and engineering automotive production line tools
- Hands-on experience with die and tooling design reviews
- Development, building, trials, follow-up, buy-off, and plant installation
- Launch and production timetable expertise
- Lean manufacturing of tools
- Excellent organizational attention to detail, communication, and cultural awareness
- Manufacturing process design and validation
- Quality control and supplier audit
- Final assembly experience and interpersonal skills
- Overseas experience mentoring Chinese engineers
- Project management for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Production support for cost reduction and continuous improvement activities
- Supplier capability and review
- Travel flexibility
- BIW Dimensional Performance Engineering
- Pre-production build and launch support
- Tool design and mass production
- Investment property development and renovation
- New model launch support and design reviews
- Process improvement and time studies
- Dimensional engineering and shipping certification
- Body shop installation and process trial
- Tooling engineering for quality and quantity improvement
- Stamping die and fixture development and buy-off
- Tool and die follow-up and supervision
- Tool assembly and stamping die build
- Paint tooling improvement and troubleshooting
- New model launch process and tool engineering
- Ergonomic tooling development
- Special tool design for assembly and quality
- Hood and door paint fixture design and build
- Compression mold processing and engineering changes
- Paint tooling development and lean manufacturing
- Mandarin language proficiency
- Fine arts and engineering education background
Timeline
BIW Dimensional Performance Engineer
GM Tech Center
06.2021 - 08.2022
Tool Designer
Dean Hamlin partnership LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
New Model Launch Support Engineer
JR Industry's
08.2016 - 11.2019
Responsible for improving brake pad quantities
Akebono Brake
10.2015 - 12.2015
Working in the Dimensional Engineering Dept.
Tower International
06.2014 - 06.2015
Body Shop install team member
AAV, Arab American Vehicles
01.2014 - 02.2014
Tooling Engineer
Martinrea
10.2013 - 11.2013
Tooling Engineer
Electrolux cooking products
03.2013 - 08.2013
Project Engineer, Tool and Die follow up
I T S , International Tooling Solutions and ArtiFlex
08.2010 - 12.2012
Project Engineer Tool assembly and Stamping Die build
GM Technical Center
02.2010 - 08.2010
Special Tool Designer
JR industries
09.2008 - 12.2009
New Model Launch Support
Pullman Industries Inc. /Noble Metal Processing Inc.
03.2006 - 06.2008
Manufacturing Tool Engineer
General Motors
01.2005 - 03.2006
New Model Launch Process. Tool Engineer
Mazda / Ford
04.2002 - 12.2004
Special Tool Designer
JR industries
12.2000 - 04.2002
Lead Tooling Engineer
Shanghai General Motors
07.1999 - 08.2000
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkWork Location
On-SiteInterests
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