Dorian Simmons
Wixom,MI
Summary
Product Development Engineer in Automotive Safety Electronics with over ten years of experience in Automotive Electronics Packaging. Currently working in Autonomous Vehicle Electronic Packaging.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Application Engineer
Magna Electronics
2021.01 - 2024.06
- Met with internal and external customers to understand Radar packaging and coverage requirements.
- Analyzed Radar packaging data to ensure all customer coverage requirements for the vehicle were met
- Consistently met deadlines through effective time management strategies and clear communication with all stakeholders.
Application Engineer for Airbag Control Module
Veoneer
2016.03 - 2021.01
- Created Airbag Control Module packaging designs at minimal costs using high-volume manufacturing processes and careful material selection.
- Communicated with vendors and key suppliers to select materials that met customer requirements.
- Tested CV and DV designs for functionality and implemented changes as needed to the Production design to rectify any issues found during CV and DV Testing.
- Drove continuous improvement culture in engineering to provide clear product design standards, improve manufacturability and reduce engineering cycle time.
Mechanical Design Engineer
GECOM Corporation
2015.01 - 2016.02
- Designed Side Door Latch, Hood Latch and Rear Hatch Latch Systems for Nissan and Honda
Product Engineer - Safety Electronics
TRW Automotive
2010.10 - 2015.01
- Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
- Recommended design modifications to decrease cost and improve performance and customer satisfaction.
- Managed relationships with Stamping, Die Cast, and Injection Mold suppliers for all phases of product development prior to production.
- Conducted Design for Manufacturing meetings, First Article Inspection Reports, Dimensional Reports, Process capability studies of significant characteristics of part, Safe Launch, and more.
Personal Banker
JP Morgan Chase
2010.01 - 2010.10
- Built relationships with customers and provided financial services to meet their goals and needs.
Financial Advisor
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
2009.06 - 2009.12
- Built relationships with customers and provided them with financial services to meet their goals and needs.
Product Engineer - Pedal Assemblies
Dura Automotive
2008.01 - 2008.11
- Developed Cost Savings Concepts.
- Coordinated Benchmark Testing.
Preventative Maintenance Engineer
PPG Automotive Glass
2006.06 - 2007.07
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
- Designed mechanisms to ensure the maintenance crew and line operators were able to safely access machines according to OSHA Lockout-Tagout requirements.
- Created an automatic glass detector to shut down the line upon detecting glass breaking. The glass detector led to a decrease in defective parts and down time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor2006
Skills
- 10+ yrs experience in Product Development
- 10+ yrs experience in Electronic Packaging
- Injection molding, Diecast, and stamping design experience
- Project management experience
- Proficient in CATIA V5
- GD&T Expertise
- Six Sigma tools expert
- DFMEA, PFMEA, Change Point Matrix, 5P and much more...
Timeline
Senior Application Engineer
Magna Electronics
2021.01 - 2024.06
Application Engineer for Airbag Control Module
Veoneer
2016.03 - 2021.01
Mechanical Design Engineer
GECOM Corporation
2015.01 - 2016.02
Product Engineer - Safety Electronics
TRW Automotive
2010.10 - 2015.01
Personal Banker
JP Morgan Chase
2010.01 - 2010.10
Financial Advisor
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
2009.06 - 2009.12
Product Engineer - Pedal Assemblies
Dura Automotive
2008.01 - 2008.11
Preventative Maintenance Engineer
PPG Automotive Glass
2006.06 - 2007.07
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
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