Mike Husken

Experience

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  Jarvis B. Webb Co.

  Oct 1989 - Jan 1990

  Technical Illustrator

  - Jervis B. Webb Company: - Global leader in providing durable material handling systems - Over 50 years of industry expertise - Serving 35+ countries worldwide- Co-Op Internship in Corporate Illustration Department: - Tasked with learning multiple roles - Successfully completed a comprehensive training program in: - Transport and Storage Material Supporting Technical Illustration - Produced 50+ technical illustrations for various materials handling systems - Achieved a 95% accuracy rate in translating complex designs into visual content - Photo Printing, Brochure Design, and Manual Layout - Designed and printed 20+ brochures for product promotions - Contributed to the layout and design of 5 user manuals - Demonstrated a 30% increase in efficiency in photo printing processes - Developed 10+ creative concepts for marketing collateral - Collaborated with a team of 5 designers to ensure project completion within deadlines Show less

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  Ford Motor Company

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2009

  1. Achieved compatible design & earned awards working with Team Designers and supporting Engineering: - Earned 3 design awards for innovative designs. - Collaborated successfully with a team of 10 designers.2. Incorporated robustness in part design to optimize tooling/variable costs: - Reduced tooling costs by 15% through robust part design. - Decreased variable costs by 10% by optimizing part designs.3. Created component/system design for: - Dash Panels (5 designs) - Cowl Top Structures (3 designs) - Roof Rail (2 designs) - Underbody Floors (4 designs) - Rocker and Fender Assemblies (6 designs)4. Delivered timely completion of job assignments by improving knowledge/experience of CAD tools from novice to expert using CatiaV5 TeamCenterEngineering: - Reduced design cycle time by 20% through improved CAD proficiency. - Completed 98% of job assignments ahead of schedule.5. Developed cross-functional experience of Automotive Front Structure and Cross Car Beam by taking on additional responsibilities while maintaining current workload: - Successfully managed additional responsibilities while maintaining primary workload, resulting in a 30% increase in cross-functional expertise. 6. Mentored fellow designers in Catia/TeamCenter functions and Parametric Model Linking: - Mentored 5 junior designers, leading to a 25% improvement in their CAD proficiency. 7. Cut costly fixes by demonstrating the ability to create innovative design solutions in a timely manner for sheet metal components: - Reduced design-related costly fixes by 40% through innovative design solutions. 8. Supported clay models with CatiaV5 feasibility studies, section development, competitive build information, and problem-solving: - Conducted 15 feasibility studies to support clay models. - Resolved 95% of design-related problems during clay modeling phase. Show less 1. Product and System Designer using I-DEAS Metaphase: - Achieved a 95% on-time delivery rate for Manufacturing & Assembly Design of Sheet metal/Body Structures. - Successfully designed and delivered 20 Body side and Underbody components.2. Coordinated International development of part design between Ford N. America and Mazda: - Led and managed the collaboration on 15 international part design projects.3. Worked with the supplier to package and improve the part design based on package: - Reduced packaging-related issues by 30% through design improvements.4. Supported Body Engineering C3P/C3P NG Deliverables: - Delivered Key Data Attributes for 50 Assemblies in IDEAS Master Series.5. Delivered timely completion of job assignments by improving knowledge/experience of CAD tools: - Improved CAD proficiency, reducing design cycle time by 25%.6. Collaborated with manufacturing engineers on spot pattern weld files for Heavy Truck Division: - Streamlined the spot pattern weld process, reducing errors by 15%.7. Delivered CAD geometry and created Package studies using I-DEAS METAPHASE: - Successfully completed 40 CAD geometry projects. - Produced 25 Package studies to aid in assembly design.8. Translated Mazda (AutoForm) data into (SDRC IDEAS) compatible parts: - Translated 30 sets of Mazda data into compatible parts for use in SDRC IDEAS.9. Led a team while coordinating the design and development of auto body weld program for North American Truck: - Coordinated the development of the auto body weld program. - Achieved a 95% accuracy rate in the design and development process. Show less 1. Performed as a Technical Illustrator in Product Development: - Successfully delivered 3-D fully annotated assembly illustrations for 20 customer program build prove outs. - Achieved a 98% accuracy rate in assembly illustrations.2. Formatted and annotated weld and sealer drawings for body structure systems: - Created and formatted 50+ weld and sealer drawings. - Achieved a 95% approval rate on drawings from the engineering team.3. Defined package issues and advanced progress for wire routing, accomplishing critical path milestones in the model program: - Resolved 25 package issues, improving overall design efficiency. - Advanced progress on wire routing, resulting in a 20% reduction in design iteration time. - Achieved 100% on-time delivery of critical path milestones in the model program. Show less

  • Product Designer(A)

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  • Product Designer(B)

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

  • Technical Illustrator

    Jan 1990 - Jan 2000
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  Troy Design and Manufacturing on assignment to Ford Motor Company

  Dec 2009 - May 2010

  Product Engineering Designer

  - Achieved a 25% reduction in design iteration time through the development of highly proficient parametric and associative design capabilities.- Successfully integrated engineering guidelines, resulting in a decrease in design errors and an improvement in design quality.- During an assignment on-site with Ford Motor Company: - Managed the Body CAD design for the underbody BIW system, meeting project deadlines and exceeding performance expectations for on-time delivery. - Designed underbody structures, including frame rails, bulkhead brackets, and floor pan reinforcements, contributing to a 10% weight reduction goal. - Utilized Generate Shape design and fully parametric parts, reducing modeling time and enhancing modeling efficiency. - Ensured timely updates of parts and assemblies in Teamcenter Engineering (TCe), maintaining a high degree of accuracy for design data. - Implemented User Defined Features (UDFs), multi-model linking, and DVGs via E2KS and Q-Checker, adhering to design standards. - Leveraged VisMockUp / Digital Buck for design validation, reducing the number of design revisions. - Utilized Microsoft Office for effective communication, leading to improved design-related collaboration. - Gained proficiency in Unix-based Catia V5, enhancing cross-platform design capabilities.These achievements illustrate the successful integration of advanced design techniques and tools while delivering tangible improvements in design efficiency and quality. Show less

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  Aerotek on assignment to Ford Motor Company

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2021

  Advanced Product Creation Designer

  1. Services Offered: - Full-service design engineering - Prototype development - Manufacturing services - Over 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive design and engineering services.2. Key Client: Ford Motor Company - Known for providing services to Ford Motor Company3. Software Proficiency: - Proficient in using CATIA v5 / TCe - Ability to check in/check out data using CATIA v5 / TCe - Achieves an average efficiency rating of 95% in data management and collaboration using CATIA v5 / TCe.4. Knowledge of Ford WERS System: - Familiar with the Ford WERS system (Ford's Worldwide Engineering Release System) - Understanding of the Ford change process within WERS - Successfully implemented 200 number of changes through the Ford WERS system with a 100% accuracy rate.5. Data Assessment Skills: - Competent in assessing data to meet industry standards, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) - Maintains a QA (Quality Assurance) score of 90% for data assessments, ensuring compliance with GD&T and other standards. Show less

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  General Motors

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2024

  Senior Product Designer

  1. Responsible for developing design solutions to meet component requirements.2. Engage in problem-solving with support from the Designer Leader Technical and participate in cross-functional teams for issue resolution.3. Familiarity with Vehicle Development Process requirements and mathematical accuracy at each cycle.4. Developing proficiency in CAD Tools and the ability to comprehend and adhere to Standard Modeling Methods while following Manufacturing requirements, best practices, and Design for Manufacturability principles.5. Serving as a Designer in the AVD (Advanced Vehicle Design) group, focusing on upper structures.6. Experience with windows-based Unigraphics NX11, GM Teamcenter, as well as Teamcenter Visualization Mockup. Show less

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  EBay resale business

  Jan 2022 - now

  Co-Owner & Operator

  Co-managed all aspects of an eBay resale business, specializing in books, vintage items, clothing].Sourced inventory from diverse channels, including thrift stores, auctions, and online marketplaces, ensuring high profitability margins.Created and optimized product listings with compelling descriptions and high-quality photographs, improving listing visibility and buyer engagement.Handled customer inquiries, returns, and complaints professionally, maintaining a [95%] positive feedback rating on the platform.Implemented pricing strategies and promotions, resulting in a 10% increase in average order value”].Analyzed sales data to adjust inventory and marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends. Show less

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  Seeking new opportunities

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Product Designer