Jeffrey M. Hesse
5735 Cannes Dr.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Objective
Utilize mechanical engineering principles, contributing to an organization in a full-time, long-term, direct-hire capacity as a design release, testing/development, or quality engineer.
Summary
Graduate-degreed Mechanical Engineer with 9 years of professional experience, including 8 in the automotive industry and 1 year in defense. Engineering roles has been mixed between design release engineering, project engineering and development/testing. Majority of experience to-date has been with climate control and engine cooling systems/components and also underhood components.
Core Strengths
Automotive Climate Control System Testing & Development • Automotive Engine Cooling System Testing &
Development • Data Acquisition and Analysis • Root Causing System Performance Issues • Design Failure
Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) • Component Design Release Engineering (Concept-to-Launch Product
Evolution) • Supplier Interface • Vehicle-Level Testing & Procedures (Road Trip, Test Track, Climatic Wind Tunnel)
Engineering Tools, Software
DFMEA Creation • 8-D Quality • DVP&R Creation & Execution • Boundary Diagrams • Interface
Analysis • System Requirements/Performance Specifications • WERS Release System • EWO Release System
• WebCN Release System • DFSS (IDDOV Taguchi Method) • Teamcenter Visualization •
Teamcenter Systems Engineering • Catia V5 Basic Working Ability • Campbell 9000R Instrumentation &
Software Calibration
Education
MSME, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 9/2002 - 9/2006
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Degree awarded 9/2006 3.92 GPA
Coursework: Advanced Mechanics of Materials • Engineering Analysis • Transport Phenonena
• Incompressible Flow • Engineering Management • Combustion and Emissions • Powertrain
BSME, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 9/1989 - 6/1996
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Degree awarded 6/1996
Coursework: Fluid Dynamics • Heat Transfer • Combustion Engines • Mechanical Vibrations • Manufacturing
Processes • Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines • Advanced Manufacturing Processes • Design of Machine
Elements • C Programming
Thesis: Improving Aerodynamic properties of scaled helicopter blade. Optimize lift and drag coefficients, build
test rig, and assess performance. Lydia B. Lazurenko Advisor.
Career Track
Underhood Thermal DRE - General Motors Corp. Feb 2015 - Present
Underhood Thermal Group
Warren Technical Center, Warren, MI, Contract via HRU, Inc. Technical Resources
• Design Release Engineer for current model Global Epsilon CRFM and compressor.
• Performed DRE activities related to design changes for purposes of quality improvement, cost reduction, warranty, and performance.
• Authored EWO's as required for design changes, interfaced with suppliers, analyzed design issues.
Independent Business Pursuits Apr 2012 to Feb 2015
Houston, TX Non-engineering related
Design Release Engineer - Chrysler Group, LLC (1 year, 10 months) Jun 2010 to Mar 2012
Systems & Components Department; Interior HVAC Group
Technical Center, Auburn Hills, MI, Contract via Technical Engineering Consultants
• Responsible for all release engineering aspects of several current model air handling units and interior ducts,
including identifying and resolving issues related to performance, reliability, warranty, NVH and assembly.
• Worked with suppliers as needed for purposes of prototype samples, cost & timing, design changes and discussing test data, transfer of CAD models, PPAP document sign-off, etc.
• Developed the air handling unit and ducts for future model program in cooperation with Tier I suppliers and internal support teams.
Project Engineer - BAE Systems, Inc. (1 year) May 2007 to May 2008
Ground Systems Division, Environmental Group
Santa Clara, CA, Contract via Technical Aid Corporation
• Concept development, design, and testing for cooling system on customer military vehicle.
• Performed packaging assessments and vehicle-level heat load calculations, built prototype test rig in conjunction with BU mechanics and shop personnel.
• Performed on-site prototype testing for concept, functionality and performance prediction.
• Assessed potential system suppliers and capabilities, held recurring customer meetings, presented material at design reviews, worked with various inte...
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