Design Specialist Resume

SUMMARY

Seasoned design professional with 5 years of experience in New Product Development for major OEMs.
Experience in styling studio and product life cycle management from concept to final release.
Experience in collaborating with suppliers and vendors to manage design for customized parts.
Experience in project management, team leadership and establishing design guidelines and component specifications.
Extensive experience in product design tools such as CATIA V5 (part design), ICEM Surf (Styling and surface design), Team - center (Data management and sharing)
Creation of 3D data from concept stages through final releases.
Understanding and implementing engineering requirements and automotive regulations for Class A modifications of CAS surfaces while maintaining the design intent.
Support program milestone deliverables following approved industry methods, procedures, feasibility requirements and design intent.
Support all CAD & digital surface reviews and confirm contextual design interface compliance.
Competence in interior material selection and development such as plastics and leather
Manage interface between design and technology and to take care of component with regard to the statutory requirements.
Independent work and assumption of project responsibility.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Design Specialist

Responsibilities:

Working with design teams in US and India to develop high quality interiors and exteriors concept design through digital sculpting for Ford and Lincoln brands.

Confidential

Senior Design Engineer, Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

Provided design and engineering solutions for various Confidential vehicles, both commercial and passenger.
Worked on various projects including facelifts and modifications in exterior and interior designs of vehicle enhancing its aesthetic appeal and utility quotient.