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Rick Ohsiek

Sterling Heights,Mi

Summary

Accomplished Senior Creo Designer proficient in product development and concept designs. Talents include project, team and schedule management. Bringing deep understanding of market trends developed over 28 years in the Automotive industry.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Designer (Creo)

GKN Automotive
10.2007 - 09.2024
  • Created cutting edge designs for powertrain components and assemblies, winning numerous high-value contracts for the company.
  • Evaluated project scope and development schedule, and collaborated closely with project owners to establish parameters.
  • Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.
  • Established clear lines of communication between designers and other departments such as engineering or marketing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into final products.
  • Led creative brainstorming sessions, fostering innovative ideas and enhancing team performance.
  • Managed our digital data library (Windchill) used by internal teams to keep our designs and data organized and up to date.
  • Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
  • Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the design department through regular feedback sessions and professional development opportunities.

Designer (Pro-E)

Thinkpath
02.2007 - 10.2007
  • Using Pro-E (Wildfire 2.0) and Intralink file management for work on General Dynamics Land cruiser vehicle designs, layouts, details and releases
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
  • Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
  • Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Designer (Pro-E)

Fisher Dynamics
02.1997 - 10.2006
  • Efficient in using Pro-E (Widfire 2.0), Pro-intralink & Windchill file management softwares
  • Full seat mechanism layouts including recliners, floor latches, kneel latches, head rests for several different types of seating Environments
  • Small and large assembly manament, Prototype and Production full drawing package releases
  • Design stack-up studies kinematics studies, drawing control responsibilities, gd&t layout/stack-ups

Detailer/Designer (P.D.G.S)

Aero-Tek (contract at ITT)
07.1996 - 02.1997
  • Large detailing jobs, small design layouts, studies of seat tracks & seat asm components cutting sections, gd&t layouts

Detailer (P.D.G.S)

Livernois Engineering
03.1996 - 07.1996
  • Detailing drawings for Ford heavy truck group

M.C.C. Co-op Student (P.D.G.S)

Johnson Controls (Ford Business unit)
06.1995 - 02.1996
  • Detailing, small design layouts, processing paper work, learning new cad systems

Education

Macomb Community College - Vehicle Design

Macomb Community College
01.1995

High School - General Studies & Autobody repair

Sterling Heights High School
Sterling Heights, Mi
01.1989

Skills

Design leadership

Prototyping

Concept Development

Production methods

Creative design layouts

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem-solving abilities

Continuous Improvement

Accomplishments

I am currently named in several U.S. patents in the automotive industry

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Senior Designer (Creo)

GKN Automotive
10.2007 - 09.2024

Designer (Pro-E)

Thinkpath
02.2007 - 10.2007

Designer (Pro-E)

Fisher Dynamics
02.1997 - 10.2006

Detailer/Designer (P.D.G.S)

Aero-Tek (contract at ITT)
07.1996 - 02.1997

Detailer (P.D.G.S)

Livernois Engineering
03.1996 - 07.1996

M.C.C. Co-op Student (P.D.G.S)

Johnson Controls (Ford Business unit)
06.1995 - 02.1996

Macomb Community College - Vehicle Design

Macomb Community College

High School - General Studies & Autobody repair

Sterling Heights High School

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