Matthew Rombach
Davisburg,MI
Summary
Dynamic Body Design Lead with extensive experience at General Motors Co, excelling in 3D modeling and project management. Proven track record in leading design teams, fostering collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance product aesthetics and functionality. Skilled in presentation and creative problem-solving, driving projects to successful completion under tight deadlines.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Farm Help
Forgotten Harvest Farm
Fenton, MI
04.2023 - Current
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Help with field work.
- Repair and rebuild equipment.
- Repaired greenhouse.
- Rebuilt volunteer wagon.
- Repaid trailer loading ramp.
- Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
Body Design Lead Technical
General Motors Co
Warren, MI
09.2009 - 04.2023
- Lead a team of body designers to provide direction and technical assistance.
- Trained new designers.
- Ran design reviews with body architects and other automotive groups.
- Oversaw work of junior designers, keeping team members working within established deadlines.
- Developed creative strategies to create a unified look and feel across products.
- Developed models based on physical, logical and data-driven models.
- Collaborated with stakeholders on design solutions that meet business goals.
- Created presentations outlining design concepts and strategies for clients or internal teams.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Developed unique concept designs that drove company forward in industry.
Automotive Body Panel Designer
General Motors Co
Warren, MI
08.1989 - 09.2009
- Designed sheet metal body parts for automotive upper structures.
- Designed sheet metal parts for automotive lower structures.
- Reviewed design specifications for newly engineered components and processes.
- Discussed engineering projects and products with both clients and other engineers.
- Coordinated with suppliers and vendors regarding material procurement, delivery schedules, and pricing agreements.
Automotive Electrical Designer
Saturn
Troy, MI
04.1986 - 08.1998
- Designed schematics for automotive wiring.
- Designed automotive wiring harnesses.
- Routed automotive wiring harness in 3D math.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Baker College
Flint, MI05-1983
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MIMechanical Engineering Technology
Kettering University
Flint, MIMechanical Engineering Technology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MIMechanical Engineering Technology
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MISkills
- 3D modeling
- Design review
- Project management
- Concept development
- Team leadership
- Presentation skills
- Time management
- Creative problem solving
- Supplier collaboration
- Engineering drawings
- CATIA
- 3D CAD
- Simulation software
- Computer-aided design
- Product development
- Design for manufacturing
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Unigraphics
- Equipment maintenance
- Fieldwork assistance
Engineering Patents
- I have several engineering patents from my work at General Motors
Timeline
Volunteer Farm Help
Forgotten Harvest Farm
04.2023 - Current
Body Design Lead Technical
General Motors Co
09.2009 - 04.2023
Automotive Body Panel Designer
General Motors Co
08.1989 - 09.2009
Automotive Electrical Designer
Saturn
04.1986 - 08.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Baker College
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Lawrence Technological University
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Kettering University
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Central Michigan University
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Michigan Technological University
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