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David C.

Mechanical/Systems Engineer with CATIA v5 and SDRC I-DEAS experience

Canton, United States

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202,934 / 135,452

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Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD Design CATIA CATIA V5 Parametric Modeling

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About

Senior CAD Engineer and Digital Product Definition Specialist with over a decade of experience designing, packaging, and optimizing complex systems for major automotive programs (including Ford Mustang, Maverick, and Expedition). Expert in CATIA V5, Teamcenter, and parametric modeling, specializing in complex assembly management, Digital Mockup (DMU) reviews, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Known for strict data integrity, fast troubleshooting of geometry issues, and bridging the gap between raw concepts and production-ready, release-compliant digital assets.

Experience

Senior CAD & Configuration Engineer Ford Motor Company · Full-time Sep 2025 – Present 9 mos Dearborn, MI, United States Led CAD development, integration, and engineering release compliance across high-profile vehicle programs (Mustang, Maverick, Expedition).
Managed large-scale assembly configurations, digital mockups, and clearance calculations using Teamcenter, 3DExperience, and VisMockup to eliminate interference issues early in the design cycle.
Developed robust CAD concept models and parametric templates to accelerate early-stage product development before supplier data was finalized.
Orchestrated cross-functional data quality validation, ensuring flawless CAD-to-CAD translation and data sharing across multiple engineering domains.

Education

Johns Hopkins University Masters of Science, Systems Engineering 2011 – 2017
Michigan Technological University Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineeering 1993 – 1998 Activities and Societies: Formula SAE for 5 years

Other experience

Additive Manufacturing & Fusion 360 Prototyping Design, iterate, and manufacture functional physical products and mechanical assemblies using Autodesk Fusion 360 for desktop FDM and SLA 3D printing.
Translate design concepts into 3D-printable geometry, accounting for material shrinkage, layer adhesion, strict tolerance stack-ups, and optimized support structures.
Perform physical fitment testing, rapid prototyping iterations, and structural validation of custom aftermarket components outside of core commercial work.