Jerry Domulewicz
Rochester,MI
Summary
Seasoned Engineering Technical Manager adept at seamlessly integrating project technical aspects and making information relatable to non-technical personnel. Experienced leader and program manager with over 20-year history in field. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Interior Trim Lead
Stellantis
06.2023 - Current
- Highly Motivated and results-driven professional with a track record of successful launches working in BIW and interior trim engineering. Adept at building strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing facilities in the process.
Advanced Development Lead – Hard Trim
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
11.2018 - 06.2023
- Surface Development with Product Design Office
- Program Timing Development for Parts – Theme Approval to Tool Kick Off, Initial Quality Loop and Quality Assurance Fixture Part Delivery
- Design Practice and VOP Requirement Implementation Including CR Box and Vision Lines
- Component Packaging and Part to Part Interface Requirements
- Critical Characteristic Section Development and Implementation
- Technical Data Sheets for Source Packages Including DFMEA/DVP&R/GD&T/Performance Requirements/Build Objectives
Interior Trim Senior Engineer (Soft Trim, Hard Trim, Overhead Systems)
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
11.2008 - 11.2018
- Technical Issue Resolution and Corrective Action Implementation
- Component Release for Specific Program Requirements
- Technical Specification to Support Supplier Sourcing
- Management of Product Content and Procurement
- Management of Component Cost and Weight
- Change Management and Implementation Supporting Program Bulletins
- Compliance Procedure Certification and Reporting
- Supplier Readiness for Vehicle Line Production (PPAP/APQP)
BIW Release Engineer (Body Complete, Underbody Structure, Doors & Hardware)
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
02.1998 - 11.2008
- Dry-car and Sealing Systems Lead for New Vehicle Launch
- Bulk Sealing Development Lead (Body & Paint Shop Applied Sealers and Structural Adhesives – Both Robotic and Manually Applied)
- PU Foam Injection into Body Cavities and Structural Baffles
- Large and Small Stamping Development and Analysis (CAE)
- Door Hardware Functional and Packaging Development
- Sealing System Design and Development (Weather-strips/Bulk Sealing/Deadener Mats)
- Underbody Structure and Modal Analysis Design and Development
- Technical Issue Resolution and Corrective Action Implementation
- Management of Component Cost and Weight
- Change Management and Implementation Supporting Program Bulletins
- Supplier Readiness for Vehicle Line Production (PPAP/APQP)
Dimensional Control Engineer
General Motors
05.1997 - 02.1998
- Created GD&T Schemes for BIW Engine Box Systems
- Completed Tolerance Stack Analysis for Release Engineers
- Ran Video Variation Monitoring (VVM) to Validate Body Panel Fixtures and Welding Process
- Supported Gage and Fixture Kickoffs and Certification Process
Manufacturing Plant Engineering Internship
CTA Acoustics Incorporated
12.1995 - 09.1996
- Assisted Making Part Changes for Thermal and Acoustical Shields Used of Ford Cars and Trucks
- Operated Hot Mold Press and Hydraulic Press (Forming and Cutting Parts)
- Updated Part Check Fixtures
- Digitized Parts on AutoCad for New Parts or Part Changes
- Ran Thermal and Acoustical Testing on Parts to Ensure Functional Requirements are Met
- Set Up GD&T Schemes for New Parts
- Conducted Parts Trials at Ford Assembly Plants
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Product Design Engineering
Ferris State University
Skills
- DFSS Proactive Problem Solving Green Belt Certified
- Shainin Reactive Problem Solving Green Belt Certified
- Project Management (cost, design, change management)
- PDM Systems Fluent (Catia V5, NX, Teamcenter)
- Materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, textile, composites)
- Large and Small Stamping Design and Tooling
- FMVSS 201/208/214/302 Requirements and Reporting
- Injection/Compression Mold Design and Tooling
- GD&T and Tolerance Stack Analysis
- Design for Assembly Ergonomics and HMI
- Performance Specification and Design Practice Development and Creation
- Virtual (CAE) / Physical Part Design Validation Planning and Reporting (DVP&R)
- Design for Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (DFMEA)
- Process Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (PFMEA)
- Competitive Benchmarking (A2Mac)
- Dale Carnegie Methods, Systems, Strategies
Certification
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Proactive Problem Solving Green Belt
- Shainin Reactive Problem Solving Green Belt
- Harvard Management Training (Techniques and Skills Refinement)
- LinkedIn Learning Training (Techniques and Skills Refinement)
Outside Activities
- Married Father of Two Amazing Daughters
- Support Kids Outside School Activities and Sports Programs
- Play Ice and Roller Hockey
- Enjoy Mountain Biking, Walking and Hiking in Northern Michigan and Tennessee
- Keep Busy Working on Several Home Projects
- Member of SAE and ASME
Timeline
Global Interior Trim Lead
Stellantis
06.2023 - Current
Advanced Development Lead – Hard Trim
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
11.2018 - 06.2023
Interior Trim Senior Engineer (Soft Trim, Hard Trim, Overhead Systems)
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
11.2008 - 11.2018
BIW Release Engineer (Body Complete, Underbody Structure, Doors & Hardware)
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
02.1998 - 11.2008
Dimensional Control Engineer
General Motors
05.1997 - 02.1998
Manufacturing Plant Engineering Internship
CTA Acoustics Incorporated
12.1995 - 09.1996
Bachelor of Science Degree - Product Design Engineering
Ferris State University