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Justin Trevis

Justin Trevis

Rochester Hills,MI

Summary

Self-motivated and detail-oriented design release engineer with 15+ years of experience working in the automotive industry; including multiple General Motors assembly plants and the GM Cole Engineering Technical Center. Having worked through multiple vehicle launches and participated in several Wire Harness Assessments (WHA's) which include coordination and collaboration from the three major divisions necessary to support a good product: design, manufacturing, and assembly.

A work history focused on providing customer support to improve and develop economical, manufacturable, and robust designs. Concentrated focus on providing an exceptional understanding of wiring and connection systems. Taking the initiative to continuously learn more about the departments and processes involved to provide superior components to the customer, while keeping the end customer and final product in mind. These departments include design, quality, assembly and the application of these components to improve manufacturability and quality. Experience in positions which required handling multiple tasks simultaneously, and leading and managing teams to organize and standardize internal systems to improve efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Design Release Engineer

Aptiv
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.
  • Used [Software] to meet design specifications for functional prototypes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.

Lead Customer Support Engineer

Aptiv
06.2019 - 07.2023

Working onsite within the customer facility, functioning as the senses for the company at the ground level. Interfacing and communicating with several professional levels from operators to quality and design engineers, to business and plant managers. Performing multiple tasks including: problem solving/ root cause analysis, negotiating severity of business impacts, liaison activities.


GMC/ Chevrolet HD Truck - T1XX MCM launch

GMC/ Chevrolet HD Truck - T1XX launch

GMC/ Chevrolet HD Truck - K2XX program


Customer Support Engineer

Bartech Group
03.2018 - 06.2019

Providing support to the lead customer support engineer while interfacing with onsite General Motors repair team, helping to ensure manufacturing standards compared to print requirements to root cause and resolve and prevent quality issues, to provide the customer with quality products.


GMC/ Chevrolet HD Truck - K2XX program


Onsite Support Engineer/Liaison

Independant Contract
01.2007 - 03.2018

Quality control and people management


Chevrolet Cruze - J300 and D2LCN launches

Chevrolet Cobalt/ G5 - GMX001 program


Companies & product represented:

Inteva: Feb. 2009 – Mar. 2018

(IP retainers/ topper pads & side door latches)

HFI: July 2010 – Feb. 2018 (Instrument panel trim)

Auto-Kabel: Dec. 2015 – Feb. 2018 (Battery cables)

Key Safety Systems: June 2016 – Feb. 2018 (Airbags)

Valeo: Nov. 2012 – Jan. 2016 (Alternators)

Modatek: Feb.2016 – Oct.2016 (Axles/ engine cradles)

ERAE Automotive: Aug. 2016 – Sept. 2016 (Intercoolers)

KDAC: Aug. 2013 – Dec. 2015 (Brake drum assemblies)

WKW: Aug. 2010 – June 2013(Door garnish/ moldings)

Norplas: Jan. 2007 – Dec. 2008 (Front/ rear fascias)

Education

Associates Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
2009

Red-X Problem Solving Training -

General Motors
Lordstown, OH
2017

Skills

  • Confident, articulate, and professional communication abilities
  • Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
  • Critical thinking adaptability
  • Objective problem solving
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Leadership and people management
  • Participation in several Wire Harness Assessments within assembly plant
  • Overseeing 3rd party Companies
  • Advanced wiring print reading
  • Experience 3D modeling (Team Center Visualization)
  • Understanding of wire harness manufacturing
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Timeline

Senior Design Release Engineer

Aptiv
07.2023 - 12.2023

Lead Customer Support Engineer

Aptiv
06.2019 - 07.2023

Customer Support Engineer

Bartech Group
03.2018 - 06.2019

Onsite Support Engineer/Liaison

Independant Contract
01.2007 - 03.2018

Associates Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Youngstown State University

Red-X Problem Solving Training -

General Motors

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