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Richard Daniel

Waterford,MI

Summary

High-performing Design Engineer with solid background in engineering. Skilled in using CAD software, With a keen eye for detail. Team player with strong problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to projects and teams. Considers unique and unconventional solutions to deliver exceptional results.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Engineer

General Motors
10.2021 - Current
  • Design of Bumpers, Fascias and Grilles Utilizing Latest NX Software

Design Engineer

SL America
11.2014 - 08.2021
  • Design of Exterior Automotive lighting Utilizing NX 11 Software
  • Headlamp
  • Tail Lamp
  • Applique Lamp
  • Wire routing

Design Engineer

Magnetti Marelli
01.2011 - 11.2014
  • Design of Exterior Automotive lighting Utilizing NX9 Software
  • Tail Lamp
  • Applique Lamp
  • Drl Lamp
  • Wire routing

Design Engineer

Magna
05.2010 - 01.2011
  • Design of Exterior Automotive lighting utilizing NX7 Software
  • Tail Lamp
  • Applique Lamp
  • Wire routing

Design Engineer

II Stanley
05.2007 - 03.2009
  • Design of Exterior Automotive lighting utilizing Catia V5 & NX4 Software
  • Tail Lamp
  • Applique Lamp
  • Wire routing

Designer

Cadence Innovation
07.2000 - 05.2007
  • Design of Automotive Interior trim utilizing NX3 software
  • Door Panel
  • Pillar Trim
  • I/P
  • Step Trim
  • Console
  • Body Side & Qtr Trim

Designer

GM Saturn Div.
10.1998 - 07.2000
  • Design of exterior polymer panels utilizing UG software.
  • Fascia
  • Grille
  • Fog Covers
  • Fender

09.1996 - 10.1998
  • Design of structural sheet metal and related components for medium duty trucks utilizing UG software
  • Dash Panel
  • Engine Ring
  • Floor Pan

Designer

Magna, Decoma Div
06.1994 - 09.1996
  • Design of automotive exterior trim, utilizing PDGS software.
  • Fascia
  • Body side Cladding
  • Moldings
  • Step trim

Designer

Integrated Computer Technologies
06.1992 - 09.1994
  • Design of automotive interior trim, utilizing PDGS software
  • Seating Trim
  • Pillar Trim
  • Engine Cover

Designer

Ford Motor Co. Climate Control Div
06.1991 - 06.1992
  • Design of HVAC components utilizing PDGS software.
  • Controls Hose Routing
  • Air Handling Systems

Designer

Livernois Engineering
06.1990 - 06.1991
  • Design of HVAC components utilizing manual drafting skills.
  • Hose routings
  • Brackets
  • Condenser

Education

Certificate - Catia Training

Macomb Comm. College
Macomb, MI
04.2006

Certificate - Manual Drafting

Philpot School of Auto Body Design
Madison Heights Michigan
03.1993

Certificate in design -

Batavia School of Drafting
Madison Heights, MI
09.1989

Manual Drafting

Lewis And Hanke School of Auto
Madison Heights, MI
03.1988

Skills

  • 3D Modeling
  • Product Development
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Design Engineer

General Motors
10.2021 - Current

Design Engineer

SL America
11.2014 - 08.2021

Design Engineer

Magnetti Marelli
01.2011 - 11.2014

Design Engineer

Magna
05.2010 - 01.2011

Design Engineer

II Stanley
05.2007 - 03.2009

Designer

Cadence Innovation
07.2000 - 05.2007

Designer

GM Saturn Div.
10.1998 - 07.2000

09.1996 - 10.1998

Designer

Magna, Decoma Div
06.1994 - 09.1996

Designer

Integrated Computer Technologies
06.1992 - 09.1994

Designer

Ford Motor Co. Climate Control Div
06.1991 - 06.1992

Designer

Livernois Engineering
06.1990 - 06.1991

Certificate - Catia Training

Macomb Comm. College

Certificate - Manual Drafting

Philpot School of Auto Body Design

Certificate in design -

Batavia School of Drafting

Manual Drafting

Lewis And Hanke School of Auto
Richard Daniel