STEPHEN M HALABY
South Lyon,MI
Summary
Inventive design professional with vast experience in the transportation sector. This knowledge and expertise is applicable to all high volume commodity project, particularly those in the marine and other consumer products containing Class A surface features.
A demonstrated capability in leading diverse groups of design professionals to ensure compliance with Studio intent, corporate design best practice, government standards and a strict adherence to program milestones and budget constraints.
The objective is, ultimately, to have a positive affect on profitability, increase customer value by providing exceptional designs, mentor teammates for long term company growth, and promote professional relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to improve quality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Designer
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
11.2001 - Current
2024 F250 Super Duty Instrument Panel - Sr Designer
- Sprayed Poly Urethane Skin, foam-in-place, Polypropylene Substrate.
- Passenger Airbag package and Chute design
- Various applied Trim Panels
2026 Transit Instrument Panel Structural Duct - Sr Designer
- Developed structural air duct for Autonomous Transit Van.
- Responsibilities also included Class A surface development using CATIA Freestyle and ICEM Surf
- Trained 2 (RCG) D&R Engineers in vehicle design, Injection Molding requirements and program deliverables in addition to daily design activity
- Program suspended
2015 F150 Center Console - Primary Designer
- Foam in Place Armrest, molded in color trim panels, Polypropylene Substrate
- Daily interaction with studio design to present feasible design alternatives
- Managed daily activity for group of 10 designers
- Program completed on time, met all milestones
2012 Explorer Police Interceptor Instrument Panel - Primary Designer
- Spray Polyurethane skin, Foam in Place, Polypropylene Substrate
Sr Designer
Transportation Design and Mfg
Livonia, MI
06.1998 - 11.2001
- CAD and CAID Design team for Ford's TH!NK Mobility electric vehicle program, from concept through prototype build
- Team consisted of 4 body designers, plus various Studio Designers.
- Created working prototype for North America International Auto Show
- Program was book shelved, and working prototypes were relegated to Ford Field utility service.
Education
Catia V5 - Multiple Courses, Dassault Systemes / Rand Technologies -
Dassault Systemes
2003
ICEM Surf, Control Data Systems -
Control Data
Southfield, MI1994
ProEngineer - Multiple Courses, Parametric Technology Corp - Specialized Training
Parametric Technology Corp
Troy, MI1993
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering Technology
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ1984
Skills
- Vehicle Design
- Instrument Panels
- Center Consoles
- Vehicle Interior Design
- Injection Molded Plastics
- Skin and Foam Panels
- CATIA
- ICEM Surf
- Class A Surface Development
- Design for Assembly
- Design for Manufacturing
- Design for Safety
- Customer Focused
- Cost Conscious Design
Timeline
Sr Designer
Ford Motor Company
11.2001 - Current
Sr Designer
Transportation Design and Mfg
06.1998 - 11.2001
Catia V5 - Multiple Courses, Dassault Systemes / Rand Technologies -
Dassault Systemes
ICEM Surf, Control Data Systems -
Control Data
ProEngineer - Multiple Courses, Parametric Technology Corp - Specialized Training
Parametric Technology Corp
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering Technology
County College of Morris
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