JOSEPH A.

BATES
37568 NEWBURGH PARK CIRCLE
LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48152
TELEPHONE: (248) 705-1966
INTERNET ADDRESS: jb96449a@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
To attain a senior level position in Product Development or Program Management
such that I may be able to utilize my vast product engineering experience towar
ds managerial/advancement opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TAC AUTOMOTIVE Bloomfield Hills, Mi
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
* On site at Chrysler assigned to forward vehicle program in brake engineering.
Responsibilities included establishing brake system design configuration, Conduc
ting computer simulations of brake performance, Constructing DVPR's, DFMEA's & p
rogram timing.
* On site at Chrysler assigned to current Minivan platform in brake engineering.
Responsible for the design and release of the brake actuation system. Activitie
s included resolving design issues, change notices, implementation of cost savin
g ideas, working with assembly plants on engineering concerns.
DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE Troy, MI
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
* Performed analysis of J. D. Power's data to assess Delphi's component performa
nce when compared to competitive chassis components. Analyze warranty data based
on results from the QWIK ( Quality with Information and Knowledge ) database.
System Engineering
* Promoted to Lead Systems Engineer, coordinating all engineering activities ass
ociated with brake components supplied to General Motors Truck Group by Delphi C
hassis. Responsibilities included establishing brake system design configuration
, Conducting computer simulations of brake performance, Constructing DVPR's, DFM
EA's & program timing. Coordinated and lead engineering activities and requireme
nts between customer and Delphi's functional support groups.

Resident Engineering
* Resident Engineer at GM Midsize Car Division, responsible for design and relea
se of rear foundation brake system for the B/D vehicles. Required to monito
r vehicle level and component level design and validation. Responsible for probl
em resolutions and interfacing with suppliers.

* Resident Engineer at BOC-Flint, responsible for design and release of hydrauli

c energy absorbers for the C/H vehicles. Required to monitor vehicle level and c
omponent level design and validation. Responsible for problem resolutions and in
terfacing with suppliers.

* Resident Engineer at GM Truck and Bus, responsible for establishing design par
ameters for 5 mph bumper systems for Mini-Van applications. Required to monitor
vehicle level and component level design and validation. Responsible for problem
resolutions and interfacing with suppliers.

* Resident Engineer at GM Cadillac Motor Car, responsible for design and release
of all hydraulic energy absorbers for the Toronado and Allante' front and rear
bumper systems. Required to monitor vehicle level and component level design an
d validation. Responsible for problem resolutions and interfacing with suppliers
.
PROJECT ENGINEER
Bumper Systems
* Contact Engineer at Buick, Oldsmobile and Cadillac responsible for all hydraul
ic energy absorber design used in Buick, Oldsmobile and Cadillac bumper system a
pplications.
EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEER
Engine Cooling and HVAC
* Performed airflow analysis for electrical and mechanical driven fan designs fo
r automotive engine cooling and HVAC applications.
Noise Testing Wiper Systems
* Supervised 2nd shift laboratory performance and noise testing of wiper systems
.
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
Sound and Vibration Laboratory
* Assigned to the Sound and Vibration laboratory responsible for establishing no
ise specifications for vehicle motor actuators.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Granted United States Patent for Adjustable Hydraulic Energy Absorber Design.

EDUCATION
University of Dayton Dayton, Ohi
o
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Wilberforce University Wilberforce, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Physical Science