Eric Barnhart

• Developed high-level designs for assembly line layouts to optimize efficiency.
• Estimated total project costs to ensure compliance with budget constraints.
• Managed project budgets and secured necessary funding through applications.
• Conducted simulations, designs, builds, and tests in collaboration with strategic suppliers.
• Coordinated logistics and shipping schedules to meet tool delivery deadlines.
• Oversaw national tool deliveries to manage installation, integration, and support.
• Coordinated union workers, electricians, installers, integrators, operators, welding, and sealing teams to meet project timelines and training requirements.

Ensured successful project outcomes through effective team collaboration and adherence to training protocols.

• Developed laser welding schedules and standards, enhancing operational efficiency across projects.
• Designed and established precision standards for bladed fixtures, ensuring manufacturing accuracy.
• Conducted extensive sample testing, including SEM, X-ray chemical analysis, and metallography.
• Executed water jet fabrication, RSW, and MIG testing to assure component quality.
• Led pre-production operations with a focus on fixture design, laser programming, and robot programming for EV Hummer applications.
• Facilitated part design and fixture creation to optimize laser, RSW, and MIG weld schedules for Cadillac Celestiq.
• Maintained laser, microscopy and metallurgy equipment to support consistent testing outcomes.
• Established GM standard for laser hermetic welding and developed techniques for adhesive application to prevent failures.

• GM/Chrysler weld destruct quality lead.
• GM Material testing engineer.
• GM/Chrysler RSW welding Tech.
• GM Laser welding Tech.