Timothy J. Thomas 10844 Thornberry Way phone 616-772-9048 Zeeland, Michigan 49464 timothy.thomas2009@yahoo.com www.geocities.com/timothy.thomas2009/ OBJECTIVE: Obtain a Mechanical Design Engineering position that will utilize my skills in conceptualizing, designing, patenting, and producing innovative products in a fast paced, collaborative product development cycle; utilize my experience in multiple CAD software packages and various automotive quality systems, such as APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, GD&T, and statistical process control (SPC) to realize successful product launches. EXPERIENCE: Gentex Corporation, Zeeland, Michigan 1998-2008 Mechanical Design Engineer * Designed outside rearview mirrors for virtually every major automotive manufacturer, including GM, Ford, Chrysler, BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai, Honda, and Toyota, using CATIA V4 and V5. * Skilled in designing for plastic parts for injection molding and designing parts with glass, electronics, and connectors. * Implemented an $8-$10k/tool savings (approximately $250,000/year) on plastic injection molded part molds. * Provided inter-departmental leadership for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). * Implemented PS2 quality system, resulting in three new design standards in the first month of use. * Developed a statistical process control structure for part specifications. * Trained in CATIA V5 GPS FEA tools, Unigraphics modeling and drafting. * Patented two designs involving lens-based turn signals behind electrochromic rearview mirrors. * Submitted a patent for a mirror technology which has not yet been brought to market. Midway Amusement Games, LLC, Chicago, Illinois 1997 Mechanical Engineering Draftsman/Designer Intern * Designed components for multiple video arcade product applications. * Assisted Engineering staff in designing, prototyping, and testing products and components. Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, Michigan 1996 Industrial Engineering Co-op * Tracked, plotted, and presented production metrics on a daily basis. * Built multiple spreadsheet-based tools for production metric tracking. Zenith Data Systems, St Joseph, Michigan and Buffalo Grove Illinois 1992-1995 Advanced Mechanical Intern * Developed the CAD library of components for use in development of future products. Systems Engineering Intern * Implemented product test plan for use of Systems Engineering, supporting product durability Mechanical Engineering Intern * Prototyped various product and process designs for Engineering team EDUCATION 15 credits towards Masters of Business Administration, Grand Valley State University Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University: 1997 Bachelor of Science, Engineering Arts, Michigan State University: 1995 TRAINING Numerous Continuing Education Courses, Gentex Corporation * Generative Stress Analysis module of CATIA V5 * CATIA V5 modeling, surfacing, assemblies, and drafting * Unigraphics NX modeling, assemblies, and drafting * Fundamentals of ASME Y14.5-1995 GD&T, Specifying GD&T * American Management Association course: Communication for IT and Technical Professionals * American Management Association course: Creativity and Innovation: Unleash Your Potential for Greater Success * Seminar: Designing Parts and Products for Injection Molding * Seminar: Speak Up and Be Effective * Seminar Series: Leadership From the Inside Out * Seminar Series: The 21 Indisputable Laws of Leadership * Seminar Series: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork * Book Series: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team * Book Series: It's Your Ship Other Interests, Community Involvement * Member, pastoral search team, First Baptist Church, Zeeland, MI * Small group discussion leader, First Baptist Church, Zeeland, MI * Interests include: bicycling, home renovation, NASCAR, international adoption, and family time. ?? ?? ?? ?? Timothy J. Thomas