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Mechanical Engineer — Mid-Level Example
Mechanical Engineer — Detroit, MI
Carlos Reyes
Mechanical Engineer
Professional Summary
Mechanical engineer with 5 years of experience in product design, CAD modeling, and manufacturing process optimization for automotive components. EIT certified with expertise in SolidWorks, ANSYS FEA, and GD&T. Led a cross-functional team that reduced manufacturing defect rate by 40% through DFMEA-driven design changes.
Professional Experience
Mechanical Engineer II
Apex Automotive Components — Detroit, MI
- -Design and validate automotive bracket and housing assemblies using SolidWorks and ANSYS FEA, managing a portfolio of 15+ active part numbers through full product lifecycle
- -Led a DFMEA review that identified 8 critical failure modes in a brake caliper bracket, implementing design changes that reduced field warranty claims by 40%
- -Reduced manufacturing cycle time by 18% on a high-volume stamping line by redesigning tooling geometry and optimizing press parameters, saving $220K annually
- -Collaborated with suppliers in Mexico and Germany on tooling development, conducting 12 on-site process audits to ensure PPAP submission quality
Mechanical Engineer I
Precision Manufacturing Group — Ann Arbor, MI
- -Created detailed 3D models and 2D drawings (GD&T per ASME Y14.5) for CNC-machined components, maintaining a library of 200+ part files
- -Conducted thermal and structural FEA simulations to validate designs against IATF 16949 requirements, reducing prototype iterations by 30%
- -Supported root cause analysis for 10+ quality escapes using 8D methodology, implementing corrective actions that achieved zero repeat occurrences
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan — College of Engineering
3.6/4.0 — James B. Angell Scholar
Skills
SolidWorks (CSWA Certified) · ANSYS Mechanical (FEA) · AutoCAD · GD&T (ASME Y14.5) · DFMEA / PFMEA · Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why) · CNC Machining & Sheet Metal · Injection Molding (DFM) · IATF 16949 Quality Standards · PPAP / APQP · MATLAB · Lean Manufacturing
Certifications
- -Engineer in Training (EIT / FE Exam Passed)
- -Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
- -Six Sigma Green Belt
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