1. David Draper
42056 SunnydaleLane,Northville,MI48168
ddraper9247@wowway.com
Cell: 734-771-1812
Summary
Accomplished senior Design Engineer with 20 plusyears ofexperience in design, product development,
analysis, validation and testing. I have a strong background in BIW frontend closures systems and
components with in depth knowledge of all the design phases all the way through production launch. I am
detail oriented with good communications skills and proven success interfacing co-workers and cross
functional groups. I am looking for new opportunities for a challenging position as a Design Engineer in the
BIW area with one areas automotive companies.
Highlights
Accomplishments
DFSS Green Belt Certified
 Successfully completed required DFSSclasses and robust assessment project for the new
corporate best practice under hood hem washer nozzles.
Experience
Chrysler – Auburn Hill, MI 2007 – Present
Front End Closures Group
 Design Engineer responsible for the design and releasing of the hood assembly for the
new 2017 Chrysler minivan program. Insured that the design passed stamping
simulation, frontal and angular impact requirements, durability requirements, pedestrian
head impact and was able to utilize existing assembly tooling.
 Design Engineer responsible for the design and releasing of the hood assembly and
fenders for the 2015 Challenger refresh program. Insured that the design passed
stamping simulation, met frontal and angular impact requirements and was able to
utilize existing assembly tooling.
 Design Engineer responsible for the design and releasing of the hood assembly and
fenders for the new 2011 Grand Cherokee program. Followed the product through the
building of the dies and supported vehicle production launch at Jefferson North
Assembly Plant.
Jeep Truck – Detroit, MI 2002 – 2007
Door Closures & Hinges
 Responsibilities included carryover product changes, cost savings initiatives and quality
issues on the Grand Cherokee. Resolved creaking door hinge quality issue by
implementing different bushing material in hinge assembly.
Truck Pickup Box
 Managed the design, development, testing and successful launch of the 2008 Dakota
pickup box catwalk applique and utility rail box management system. The system
required modified box outer panels, and additional reinforcement assembly under for
under the catwalk. The utility rail management system was shipped into the plant as an
 NX Design  Microsoft Power Point
 Team Center  Microsoft Word
 Catia V5  Microsoft Excel
 DFSS  FMVSS
 Design for Manufacturing

2. assembly which included an extruded aluminum rail, tie down cleats and TPO catwalk
applique. The cargo rail system was implemented shortly after on the Dodge Ram.
 Successfully turned around the engineering, design and testing of the dual position
tailgate on the 2007 Dakota program. The dual position tailgate system was done on
time and met target costs where previously, the program was behind schedule and over
target cost.
 Initiated and implemented cost saving idea of a 2 out box wheelhouse inner dies for the
new 2015 Dakota pickup box for a cost savings of $4 per vehicle. Implemented design
changes to Dakota box floor assembly that resulted from CPG and CAE analysis. Also
support Warren Truck Assembly Plant on the launch of the new 2015 Dakota pickup
(top hat) which included bringing in the box floor assembly form Tower Automotive and
integrating it into the Dodge pickup box for line. Manage cost, weight and investment.
Warren Truck Assembly Plant – Warren, MI 1999 – 2002
Plant Vehicle Engineer
 Responsible for closure panels and hinges for the launch of the new 2002 Dodge Ram
pickup which included door hanging, fit and finish, closing efforts and recommending
tooling moves. Prior to Dodge Ram launch, was responsible for the dimensional control
of the outgoing Dodge Ram and Dakota pickup BIW which included analyzing
dimensional data, root causing variation and mean shifts, reviewing tooling for lose
clamps and worn pins and recommending tooling moves. Also ran plant trial runs for
proposed engineering part changes.
Jeep Truck – Detroit, MI 1985 – 1999
 Responsible for the design of the 1998 Dodge truck aperture assembly and
components 1/94 – 12/98.
 Assumed the design engineering and releasing of the 1994 Dodge Ram pickup box
floor assembly, wheelhouse and front center panel. Reduced cost by communizing the
cross members to be used in multiple locations. Supported Warren Truck Assembly
Plant and St. Louis Assembly Plant in the launch of the 1994 Dodge Ram 2/93 – 1/94.
 Responsible for the design responsible and releasing of the 1994 Dodge Ram front
door assembly and components. Assisted root causing build issues by supporting proto-
type builds and analyzing the dimensional quality of the stampings and build variation
from the assembly process 1/90 – 2/93.
 Created designs for sealing and glass components for the Jeep Cherokee program.
Interfaced with cross functional engineering groups and suppliers to insure quality fit
and finish 6/85 – 1/90.
Education
Bachelor of Science: BS Mechanical Engineering Tech, 2002
Lawrence Technological University- Southfield, MI, USA
Associate of Science: Design Technology,1978
Henry Ford Community College - Dearborn, MI, USA