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I. James Holcomb Jr

Grid Logic
43
years of professional experience

Seasoned Prototype Engineering Technician/Manager with experience in all aspects Build Shop operations from concept, design to fabrication. Experienced leader and manager with 25-years of history in the field. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver.

Work History

Director of Product Development/Build Shop Manager

17 Years 1 Month
Grid Logic | 07.2009 - Current
  • Start up company where I worked collaboratively with the CTO to design develop and fabricate prototype systems from concepts. Successfully designed and built several systems from cryogenics, sputtering and HT superconducting nanocomposite production. These systems range from TRL 1-9. Co-inventor of a 3D powder printer which is capable of depositing multi-material powders in a precise maner. I was responsible for the engineering, design and fabrication. Some of these systems have been commercially sold. Managed and supervised all aspects of a prototype build shop. Awarded several patents related to 3D printing and powder flow systems.

Senior Engineering Technician

8 Years 4 Months
General Motors Co | 07.2001 - 11.2009

Worked within Advanced Vehicle Integrations. Prototype builds from engineering design. Collaborated with engineers for design changes and retrofits. Fabricated complete vehicle harnesses, install and troubleshoot. Developed skills in sheet metal fabrication, welding and machining. Woodshop and vac forming. Surface plate, CMM and Crane operation. Worked several projects with GM Performance. Member of the Innovation team within AVI.

Automotive Technician/Operations Manager

10 Years 9 Months
General Motors Co | 10.1990 - 07.2001

Operation Supervisor for the GM Executive Garage at GM Headquarters. Responsible for the repair and maintenance for a fleet of executive cars. Performed repairs and reported pre-release issues to appropriate departments.

Automotive Service Technician

6 Years 10 Months
Heidebreicht Chevrolet | 12.1983 - 10.1990

Certified Michigan Master Mechanic

ASE Master Mechanic

Advanced Drivability

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics/Electronics

Macomb Community College | Warren, MI
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Certificate - Automotive Related Focused Study

General Motors Training Center

Skills

Concept to CAD Design. Project lead
Automotive Electrical Troubleshooting
Harness Building
Welding MIG/TIG. Sheet Metal Fabrication.
Machining
CNC. Paint and Powder Coating
Drivability
CAD design engineering.
Laboratory Glovebox and inert atmosphere systems
Historic Vehicle Restoration (All aspects)

Accomplishments

    Awarded several patents in the categories of Automotive and 3D Printing.

Timeline

Director of Product Development/Build Shop Manager

Grid Logic
07.2009 - CurrentRead More

Senior Engineering Technician

General Motors Co
07.2001 - 11.2009Read More

Automotive Technician/Operations Manager

General Motors Co
10.1990 - 07.2001Read More

Automotive Service Technician

Heidebreicht Chevrolet
12.1983 - 10.1990Read More

Macomb Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Automotive Mechanics/Electronics
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General Motors Training Center

Certificate from Automotive Related Focused Study
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I. James Holcomb Jr