Ted Whitney
Grand Blanc
Summary
Detail-oriented Sr. Product CAD Designer with extensive experience in plastic injection molding and 3D modeling techniques. Notable for effective communication and problem-solving skills, ready to contribute to innovative design solutions and drive project success. Unmatched compassion for my designs and employer.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Product NX CAD Designer
GM
01.2000 - 10.2025
- Designed and engineered plastic injection-molded interior door trim panels. GMC Envoy 1999-2001. Moved into exterior trim group in 2001.
- Design lead on grille systems: grille mesh, insert , surrounds, carrier panel, GOR mount panel, assitst with shutter asm. Cradle to grave working with studio from concept to production release and providing criteria to make certain compents are moldable and proper for grain, paint or chrome.
-GMT 900 Frt grille asms , RR. styled bumper and step pad
-K2XX full size pickup grille asms, FRT styled bumper asm.
- T1XX full-size pickups and SUV fascia and grille asms.
-T1XX-2 HD GMC Denali PU frt lit grille asm
-Chevy Silverado
-Cadillac Escalde
-GMC Sierra
ALL DESIGNS CREATED USING SIEMENS NX SOFTWARE
Sr Designer
Pro-Tech Industries
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Led design projects from concept to completion for high-profile clients.
- Underhood HVAC systems including Air cleaner boxes, HVAC ducting, and resonators.
- all components plastic injection molded or blow molded.
- was liaison, project lead, and sole designer who landed jobs from Delphi and worked through Pro-Tech to complete the required designs.
- ALL DESIGNS CREATED USING SIEMENS NX / UNIGRAPHICS SOFTWARE
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design Technology
Baker College
Flint, MI05-1989
Skills
- Siemens NX design / Teamcenter
- Plastic injection molding
- 3D modeling techniques
- GD&T application
- Product lifecycle management
- Design project management
- Mentoring new hires
- close work with engineering DRE
- high workload management
- Team collaboration
- Proposal development
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- instrumental in cost saving projects and best practic writings
- nominated for Boss Kettering award for Cadillac XLR rr exhaust tip mount
- consistently was my group's EP (exceptional performer) at years end performance reviews
- countless successful production releases from infancy to tooling ready exterior automotive components
Timeline
Sr. Product NX CAD Designer
GM
01.2000 - 10.2025
Sr Designer
Pro-Tech Industries
01.1990 - 01.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design Technology
Baker College