Lynn Patrick
Brighton,MI
Summary
Senior Designer with expertise in automotive design and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record of managing multiple projects and delivering innovative solutions on time. Strong ability to integrate design concepts with technical requirements to enhance product functionality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
Johnson Electric
Plymouth, Michigan
10.2010 - Current
- Designed CFM Powertrain Cooling Fan Modules, actuator gearboxes, vibration test fixtures, and a force gauge fixture used on multiple platforms for automotive applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Global Quality Engineers, Production Engineers, Tooling Engineers, Program Management, supplier, and customer teams) to achieve optimum design solutions, functionality, project timing, and manufacturability.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines through effective prioritization.
- Prepare CAD models for FEA analysis. Perform any necessary part modifications after reviewing the FEA results.
- Create files for FEA analysis and prototypes (silicone and steel molds, CNC and 3D printed parts).
- Designed mostly plastic injection parts and some steel and aluminum fixtures.
- Mentored others, providing guidance on best practices, customer CAD software (Teamcenter, PLM, NX, and Catia), and customer procedures.
- Review others' work for consistency, accuracy, GD&T, and structural integrity
- Participated in customer meetings on-site and virtually to foster collaboration and address project requirements.
- Fly to plant to coordinate prototype build parts modification and then shipping to customer.
- Facilitated software upgrades for customers by coordinating schedules and resources..
- Purchase and pick up dealership parts for benchmarking, and ship globally to the testing location.
- Deliver parts to the customer.
Resident Engineer
Johnson Electric
Plymouth, Michigan
01.2017 - 03.2020
- On-site at General Motors 1 to 5 days a week, depending on program status.
- Managed communication between teams to resolve technical issues promptly.
Senior Designer
Jet Symmetry
Lansing, Michigan
09.2008 - 04.2009
- Designed multiple progressive dies to forge titanium medical bone replacement parts, and jet fittings.
- Generated drawings, applied GD&T, and malar overlays for checking part specifications.
- Managed UGNX data in Teamcenter.
- Created a Best Practices document.
Senior Designer
Cascade Engineering
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2002 - 06.2008
- Designed and modified plastic injection-molded components and assemblies for automotive, waste management, and renewable energy applications.
- Designed automotive dash mats, air intake tubes (co-extrusion blow molding), A/B/C-pillar trim, truck grille, Waste Management carts featuring an RFID tag, iPod binsert, and navigation casing for aftermarket products, biosand water filter for easily providing clean water in a lightweight, portable container.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI12-2005
Associate of Science - Design And Drafting
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI06-1994
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MISkills
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Siemens NX (assemblies, modeling, and 2D
- PLM
- Catia
- Create changes and workflow in Teamcenter and PLM
- General Motors: Teamcenter, NX (assemblies, modeling, GM 11x17 drawings, EGD&T), workflow, visualization, perform engine roll, and cement
- Ford Metaphase
- Tolerance stack-up analysis
- Microsoft: Excel, PPT, Word, and Project
- Manufacturing processes (plastic injection, castings & stampings)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Resident Engineer
Johnson Electric
01.2017 - 03.2020
Senior Designer
Johnson Electric
10.2010 - Current
Senior Designer
Jet Symmetry
09.2008 - 04.2009
Senior Designer
Cascade Engineering
07.2002 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Davenport University
Associate of Science - Design And Drafting
Lansing Community College
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Ferris State University