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Mark VanBuskirk

Clawson

Summary

Hardworking mechanical engineer with 4 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 team's success given the opportunity.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

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

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Process improvement
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Version control systems
  • Test automation
  • API integration
  • System administration
  • Risk assessment
  • Prototype testing

Certification

  • Design for Six Sigma - Green Belt

  • Design for Six Sigma - Black Belt

Timeline

Material Movement Automation Engineer

General Motors
07.2022 - 07.2023

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

Service Release Engineer

General Motors
7 2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan State University