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Inetta Szczyrek

Troy,USA

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Location: Troy, USA
Open to relocation: No

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Flexible work hoursWork-life balance401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs

Summary

Mechanical Design Engineer experienced in CATIA V5 solid modeling and drawing generation, PLM governance, manufacturability‑focused design refinement. Skilled at managing multiple platforms, driving release integrity, and partnering with OEM/OES groups to ensure customer deliverables are synchronized and complete. Collaborative approach strengthens product quality through structured feedback loops and clear, cross‑functional alignment.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

AUMOVIO
Auburn Hills, MI

Product Design-Release Engineer
04.2013 - 08.2026

Job overview

- PLM & Engineering Data Management: Windchill, SAP-PLM, release/configuration control, engineering documentation management, and lifecycle support from concept through production launch.
- CAD Design & Drafting: CATIA V5 3D solid modeling, mechanical component and assembly design, efficient CAD methodology, technical drawings, section views, CAD packaging, and layout studies.
- Design for Manufacturability: Optimized designs for manufacturability, cost, fit, function, and compliance with engineering quality standards.
- Engineering Change Management: Evaluated design changes from internal teams and external partners for feasibility, specification alignment, and production impact.
- BOM Management: Created, maintained, and supported Bills of Materials within internal and supplier systems.
- GD&T & Tolerance Analysis: Developed CAD models using GD&T best practices and performed tolerance stack-up analysis for assembly validation.
- Root Cause & Corrective Action: Conducted root cause analysis using 5 Whys and supported corrective action processes.
- Engineering Standards & Documentation: Organized drawing standards, design standards, manufacturing documentation, and technical records.
- Cross-Functional Engineering Support: Interpreted production schedules, specifications, and manufacturing documents to ensure alignment with design intent.

Continental Automotive
Auburn Hills, MI

Designer - Mechanical Assemblies
01.2003 - 04.2013

Job overview

- Designed and optimized complex mechanical components and assemblies in CATIA V5, ensuring precision, manufacturability, and full compliance with engineering and industry standards.

- Managed engineering data and documentation through SAP‑PLM, maintaining accurate configuration control and revision integrity.

- Completed CATIA V5 methodology training, providing hands‑on instruction and best‑practice guidance to designers and engineers within department.

- Supported the creation, refinement, and organization of engineering design standards, improving consistency and quality across mechanical design deliverables.

- Performed detailed CAD packaging, layout studies, and spatial analyses for diverse mechanical systems to ensure fit, function, and integration feasibility.

- Completed IMDS submissions for multiple customers, ensuring accurate material reporting and regulatory compliance.

- Produced high‑clarity section views, exploded diagrams, and visual documentation to support engineering reviews, cross‑functional discussions, and leadership presentations.

Education

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
ROCHESTER, MI

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Mechanical Engineering
04-2013

MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WARREN, MI

Associate in Science (A.S.) from Vehicle Design - Engineering Prep., Drafting
12-2002

Skills

  • Catia V5 - Solid Modeling (23 years)
  • SAP-PLM (19 years)
  • WISE / Windchill
  • Technical Drawing & Documentation
  • BIZFLOW Change Management
  • GD&T / Tolerance Stack-Up
  • COBRA stack-up evaluations
  • Ford C3P & Teamcenter
  • MOPAR Service Data Entry
  • CAD Packaging & Layout Studies
  • OpenDXM
  • eSign Document Approval
  • NitroPro proficiency
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Product Design-Release Engineer

AUMOVIO
04.2013 - 08.2026

Designer - Mechanical Assemblies

Continental Automotive
01.2003 - 04.2013

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Mechanical Engineering

MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Associate in Science (A.S.) from Vehicle Design - Engineering Prep., Drafting

Languages

Polish, Fluent

Inetta Szczyrek