Mark VanBuskirk
Mechanical Engineer
Clawson
Summary
Hardworking mechanical engineer with 3 years of automotive engineering experience. Success in both educational and professional experiences demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to learn efficiently and effectively. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to any company's success given the opportunity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Service Release Engineer
General Motors
7 2023 - Current
- Responsible for the release and maintenance of transmission and electrification service parts to ensure serviceability in the field
- Cross-functional collaboration with design engineering team, purchasing, supply chain, and more to track, document, and implement part changes
- Direct work with Tier 1 suppliers to ensure part quality and documentation in order to lead to customer satisfaction
Material Movement Automation Engineer
General Motors
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Implemented 50+ Autonomous Tugger Robots in various General Motors part distribution centers
- Effectively worked with on-site teams to ensure safe and successful deployment and adoption of technology
- Completed Safety Buy-offs, Route planning and development, Installation, Layout Changes, and Deployment Acceptance
- Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
Technical Author - Service Information Development
General Motors
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Validated service information for GM vehicles
- Worked directly with master technicians to ensure accuracy in GM service procedures
- Optimized standard service procedure times to achieve warranty savings
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Autoliv
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked remotely as part of the Drive Unit Development Team
- Sole creator of a tool for airbag damping performance evaluation
- Analyzing new material test method. Correlating to past performance tests to create more efficient and cost effective evaluations
- Providing support for concept validation final build and performance tests for a group development project
- Increase in work ethic and reliability shown through contributions made while working remotely
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Autoliv
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked as part of a concept validation team for airbags and steering wheels
- Analyzed market trends to gain an understanding of customer desires
- Sole creator of two different excel calculation tools to improve accuracy and efficiency for development projects
- Directly involved in the development process starting from conceptualization to prototype development and testing
- Developed strong knowledge of Microsoft office products
- Various other technical skills gained through working in a large company setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Technical Writing
Python
Microsoft Excel
CAD
Leadership
Communication
Problem Solving
Certification
Design for Six Sigma - Green Belt
Timeline
Design for Six Sigma - Black Belt
07-2024
Material Movement Automation Engineer
General Motors
07.2022 - 07.2023
Design for Six Sigma - Green Belt
06-2022
Technical Author - Service Information Development
General Motors
06.2021 - 07.2022
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Autoliv
06.2020 - 08.2020
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Autoliv
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University
08.2017 - 05.2021
Service Release Engineer
General Motors
7 2023 - Current