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Curriculum Vitae

Name : Neil John Smith

Date of Birth : 21 / 2 / 73

Marital Status : Married

Address : 4 Glamis Drive, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3RT Telephone : land line : 01708 858093 Mobile : 07877 040670

Email : nsmith1000@live.com

Profile : CATIA V5 / I-DEAS CAD Engineer with a wealth of experience in Packaging / Systems Engineering and Data Coordination. Teamcentre Data Migration Specialist & Systems Administrator with extensive CDV / AVBOM, Packaging, Modelling, Designing and Surfacing knowledge within the automotive industry. With over 22 years worth of experience utilising various systems such as Teamcentre Engineering ( TCE ), CATIA V5, I-DEAS, Digital Buck, IcemSurf, OEM/A, MX-Plus and all VisTools. With a career change into a highly pressurised sales role, which included working towards team and individual targets along with a requirement to manage, be pro-active and self-motivated. I am a confident, professional individual, with a friendly and courteous manner. I have excellent communication skills and always commit to provide the best possible service at all times.

Additional Information : Nationality : British Driving License : Full & clean Non-Smoker

CAD applications : Teamcentre Engineering ( TCE ), CATIA V5, CDV, AVBOM, Vis-Tools ( Mock-up, Animation, View & Publish ), I-DEAS, IcemSurf, Digital Buck, OEM/A, MX-Plus & WebEX. FORD C3P-NG approved, Experience of WERS & WACTS knowledge.

Cambridge Information Technology Certification : C++ Programming.

Pc / Mac applications : MS Office ( Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook etc ), Adobe Photoshop,

Illustrator, Livemotion, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Director, Shockwave, Flash, QuarkXpress & Corel products.

Education ( Secondary )

Sept. 86 - Jul. 90 : Barking Abbey Comprehensive. Sandringham Road, Barking, Essex.

Qualifications : A Level : Information Technology (grade B), English (grade B), Physics (grade B)

GCSE Grade A-C : Design/Communication, Mathematics, English, English Literature, Geography, Economics, History, Physics, Art.

Education ( Further )

Sept. 90 - Jul. 92 : Barking College of Technology. Dagenham Road, Rush Green, Essex.

Qualifications : BTEC National Diploma - Technical Illustration / Graphic Design

BTEC National Diploma - Business Studies

Two-year full time courses - Distinction grade.

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Employment :

Mar 12 – Present : FORD Motor Company – Engine Engineering, Dagenham Diesel Centre, Essex, UK ( TCE C3P-NG, CATIA V5 – CAD Senior Packaging Engineer & TCE Data Coordinator - Powertrain )

Head packaging engineer for Dragon PFI & GTDI Engine Assembly content in keeping with CDV ( Configured Digital Vehicle ) methods and protocol. Duties are to oversee and manage current released engine part/assy data together with newly revised supplier/FORD data and their new revisions, to import proposal data from suppliers and integrate the CAD models correctly and appropriately into TCE adhering to FORD methods. To create, update, Freeze & Publish and add detailed Variant Conditions to data within Teamcenter where necessary.

Hold high level ‘Configuration Manager Role’ status within TCE, managing BOM data within each CPSC of every Dragon Engine assy variant, working with Precise and Imprecise data, from top level assy’s down through the BOM structure to individual part level. Updating the Dragon Program Node when necessary, adding Project ID’s, configuring engine assemblies and control models manually via DS / DI / FDR creation, manipulation, freezing / publishing. Analysing complexity chart information, to then apply complex coding of Variant conditions and the interpretation of variant’s and methodology to individual DS’s through all levels of engine build phases, to obtain the correct BOM results for each individual Engine Assy. Thus maintaining engine complexity and integrity for the Revision and Variant Rule to work precisely, and as a result, correctly displaying the latest available CAD data within the Quick Launch Engine assemblies. Controlling all engine data from XM prototype, to JOB1+90, as the engine development advances and progresses. Have a comprehensive understanding of engine design and individual part / component design and functionality.

Working within the FORD etracker system, using various CAD resources to package check revised parts, new revisions and assy’s in terms of clearance analysis, interference, Tri-Colour compare mapping, Tooling clearance, section cutting, animated kinematic studies and investigation work, always considering the individual components design rules and regulations where appropriate. Ability to understand Fit & Function of parts, comparing different revision levels with detailed analysis. To fully support the findings, evidence and conclusions in way of producing detailed CAD investigations, PowerPoint presentations, studies, screenshots and tolerance stack-up reports. Updating the etracker reports with successful package sign off or with failure notification, combined with fully documented supporting evidence, facts & figures and package information, for the component engineers and Dragon engineering team to study, make necessary design changes and prove out. To then repeat the above process continually until sign off, when “Complete - NO ISSUES” can be obtained. To attend design reviews and conduct Web-Ex meetings, adding input and opinions, noting component engineer’s comments, requests and proposals. Working closely with component engineers, CAD Designers and vehicle integration teams, at all times.

Over the past 18 months I have assisted many engine programs with the transition, conversion and migration of TCE / CAD data transform, from a NON-CDV program, to, AVBOM methodology and way of working. These include Dragon PFI & GTDI, FOX, FOX Classic, FOX Upgrade, Panther and SIGMA programs, and as consequence have obtained a great deal of knowledge and experience in this method of working, its correct procedures and processes. Have completed official AVBOM training and been granted full access, with the ability to interpret AVBOM LOU’s ( Lines of usage ) complexity charts. Working closely with the FORD Program office, BOM Operations team, Product modellers and AVBOM analysts, to interface smoothly between Engineering, CAD & AVBOM, together with EBOM structure creation, and the resolving of conflicts between BOM ( AVOM & WERS ) and CDV/CAD process. ( Contract position )

Mar 10 – Mar 12 : FORD Motor Company - Design & Research Centre, Dunton, Essex, UK & RLE International, Chennai, India ( C3P-NG, CATIA V5 CAD Engineer & TCE Data Coordinator - V36x TRANSIT Interior Trim & Bolt-on department )

To fully manage and coordinate all communication between UK FORD in house engineering teams and the various CAD resource teams situated within India. To create highly detailed working instructions and presentations, with CAD geometry changes and specifications. Send detailed instructions ( PowerPoint ) to India for the CAD teams to accurately follow and implement. Constant communication with the India teams via WebEx sessions, telephone and email etc. To deal with engineering issues or problem solving and to direct the India CAD design teams to a suitable solution. To coordinate all CAD data to / from FORD via Tce, when dealing directly with suppliers in the UK or Offshore, to utilise OEM/A, importing / exporting CAD geometry within the strict FORD security protocol regulations. Fully responsible for tracking and coordinating all revision levels of Parts ( PIA ), DI's and DS's, updates and overall quality of work, making sure presentations and instructions are fully adhered to and implemented to the CAD before freezing / publishing within Tce. To coordinate all work, backwards / forwards from India, meet strict deadlines as directed within the FORD management team and to attend various Block / DPA / Package reviews. To work closely with FORD supervisors to coordinate timing and schedules for the CAD to be completed in line with the E2KS critical release process, using such tools as Digital Buck / Vismockup, TCE ( Team Centre Engineering ), CATIA V5, OEM/A and all Microsoft products ( Word, PowerPoint and Excel ). ( Contract position )

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Jun 09 – Jan 10 : Allen Ford Ltd - Main Dealer - Essex, UK ( New Car Sales Executive )

To achieve strict targets for the sale of new vehicles, accessories and finance products whilst utilising the company sales process to ensure maximum profitability. To develop an understanding of the entire range of vehicles, and to provide customers with detailed information, including performing demonstrations. To canvass / prospect / cold call for new business. To assist with marketing campaigns, promotions and carry out pro-active marketing activity. To appraise all vehicles presented for part exchange and to take customers on test drives and sell them the appropriate vehicle’s features and benefits. Ability to “ Close the Sale “ and ensure that all paperwork is complete. To comply with current FSA regulations and liaise with the business manager for all finance and insurance related sales. Full working knowledge of Kerridge / Capri, Electronic diary and Dealer management systems. ( Full Time Employee )

Oct 08 – Apr 09 : SY Systems Technologies ( SIEMENS ) Continental Automotive Ltd, UK ( C3P-NG, CATIA V5 CAD Engineer & Packaging Engineer )

Working as part of a large team to design and implement various harness routing and packaging requirements for Ford Transit V36X program. To attend and support Package / Block review meetings. To identify issues and propose, track and record modifications and implement design solutions to rectify and prove out these problems. Organise and coordinate these issues / problems whilst liaising with CAD Designers and Engineers via means of design proposals, redesigning, updating and modifying CAD Data and various physical builds / vehicle prototypes. Meet strict deadlines as directed within the team and various Block / Package reviews, using such CAD tools as Digital Buck / Vismockup, TCE ( Teamcentre Engineering ), CATIA V5 & OEM/A. ( Contract position )

June 06 – Oct 08 : FORD Motor Company – Design & Research Centre, Dunton, Essex, UK ( C3P-NG, CATIA V5 / I-DEAS CAD Engineer & TCE Data Coordinator for Electrical / Electronic Systems Engineering ( EESE dept. )

Digital Buck Champion and V36X / B299 EESE CAD BOM Gatekeeper with Configuration Manager Role Status for workgroup B-Car, C-Car and V36X TDM’s. To manage EESE B299 DS’s / DI’s in GPA Structure and V36X DS’s / DI’s in CPSC11 Structure, together with their Variant Conditions and Effectivity within Teamcenter. To create, update and modify new and existing DS / DI TCE Design Data information including the creation and submission / approval and rejection of Engineering Releases within Teamcenter and PPM Audit. To issue the granting of Metaphase Role assignments to Ford personnel and Suppliers. To complete Etracker request forms to multisite requested DS’s and to attend EESE Package / Design review meetings. Other duties included I-DEAS, CATIA V5, Metaphase and general data coordination support. WERS, FMEA, GPDS, eFDVS, OEM/A knowledge. ( Contract position )

Mar. 05 - June 06 : RLE International Ltd - Teamcentre Engineering IHUB – Essex, UK ( C3P-NG Integration Hub – CAD Data Migration Specialist )

Responsible for coordinating the FORD Multi-Site eTracker system requests for I-DEAS / CATIA Data to be translated, remote imported and migrated into the FORD Dunton Tce database. Utilising IMI2 / OMF (Metaphase) and the PLM software "Teamcentre Engineering" to do so, controlling the imported data from various sites that include Mazda ( Hiroshima ) and Ford ( Merkenich ), and to complete any "ETS - Cad2Cad" translations for the generation of .JT information to be used within Digital Buck. To support the delivery of C3P-NG methods and all imported cross vehicle department data, together with supplier integration and Multi-site Cad data sharing networks. To problem solve / investigate import failures and errors within the design structure of Parts and Assemblies in Tce, I-DEAS or CATIA. ( Contract position )

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Dec. 04 - Mar 05 : Majenta Solutions Ltd. Essex, UK ( Data Coordinator & CAD Engineer )

Working within a small team based at NISSAN UK ( Cranfield ) duties were to organise, manage and improve their I-DEAS CAD design environment. This included streamlining the efficiency of import / export data and overall structure of their current working I-DEAS TDM's. To introduce an improve methods of working with their Japanese counterparts and suppliers. To help establish a "Single Master" common rule throughout the NISSAN design process, and to implement naming convention standards throughout. To organise, structure and co-ordinate I-DEAS design data, ready for the implementation and migration into the forthcoming Teamcentre Engineering ( TCE - C3P NG ) enterprise. Daily duties entailed working within Majenta DMC ( Data Management Centre ) C3P CAD data exchange environment, co-ordinating various design data formats and CAD data transfers To / From Ford and Ford Service Providers. This included, FTP PAH, FDX, IMI Check In/Out, W.I.P Data, PIM / Data Management helpline support. ( Contract position )

Aug. 03 - Dec. 04 : Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. Essex, UK ( CAD Engineer / Systems Administrator )

Initial role was to implement and install an IMI Bridge Link into Ford Motor Company to successfully transfer I-DEAS Data to / from the Ford TDM Vaults. Roles required the co-ordination and management of various CAD to both in-house & external Data Collectors / TDM's and to co-ordinate the successful transfer of data to external clients ( UNIX/Pc.) including Import / Export, File / Data conversions, IMI Bridge ( Pulling and Pushing I-DEAS Data ), Metaphase etc., utilising various CAD Design tools such as I-DEAS, CATIA and EDGS. Duties included supervising and maintaining both UNIX / Pc. platforms and to problem solve any Systems / Software / Hardware issues that may arise. To complete any UNIX / Pc Hardware and Software installations including upgrades and to generally maintain the individual Client / User's machines. Have extensive training on EDGS ( Wire Harness Design ) CAD tool working on both Lion V6 / BE146 / B327 Ford programs. A Senior Illustrator / Project Coordinator for BE146 / B327 Programs creating and updating Electrical Wire Installation routing ESK's for Ford Motor Company. Completed the I-DEAS Advanced PIM IMI Workshop and I-DEAS Advanced Data Management training courses. ( Full Time Employee )

Feb. 96 – July. 03 : MSX International Ltd. ( Formerly Mascotech ) Essex, UK ( CAD Engineer & Designer / Animator / Senior Illustrator )

Employed as a Senior Illustrator utilising Auto-Trol and PDGS systems. Coordinated Illustration projects within Body, Chassis and Engine areas on Ford / Jaguar programs. Progressed into CAD Surfacing department using IcemSurf on Ford projects before moving into SDRC I-DEAS. Completed the I-DEAS C3P course ( Part modeling 1-2-3, OMF Metaphase, PIM, and Assemblies ). Continued to work on Detailing, Part modeling and Data management. Coordinated data to / from various Ford / Jaguar TDM's, using Metaphase, Digital buck, Vis Plus, Vital, IMI Bridge and FTP-PAH / Wrapper. Roles included, cutting sections, data import / export including IGES, PDGS, CATIA, STEP etc, data processing and liaison with clients / in-house designers. Vast experience with all VisTools and have developed several key CAD animations including fully animated engine production line assemblies using Vis-animation software. ( Full Time Employee )

Dec. 92 - Feb. 96 : Hawtal Whiting Ltd. Cologne / Merkenich, Germany & Essex, UK ( Senior Illustrator / Supervisor )

Employed direct from college, into a position producing Installation manuals / ESK’s on an Auto-Trol system together with state of the art PC Technology using software that included, Illustrator, Photoshop, Shockwave, Flash and various Microsoft and COREL products for Electrical, Body, Chassis and Homologation. Able to utilise the PDGS system to manipulate 3D CAD data in producing the above documentation. The role of Project Coordinator followed, having to coordinate various Electrical and Body programs dealing with a varied client base in the Uk and Germany. To help establish a Graphic Communication and Illustration department in Cologne, Germany. To help generate business from varied clientele and support / coordinate projects from ( Ford, AFL, UTA and EDS ). To supervise and maintain the department in its every day running. The position demanded good program management and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads to meet required deadlines in a pressurised environment. ( Full Time Employee )