Synopsis of Resume
KEITH D. CHILDRESS
PH 248.206.0802
www.practicalCATIA.com
keith@practicalCATIA.com
EXPERIENCE
Over twenty (20) years of automotive design,
engineering, and CATIA training experience, including the following:
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PLASTICS : door trim panels, bezels, center console, garnish moldings, instrument
panel, composite headlamp, BOSE speaker enclosures, HVAC duct work, etc.
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RESTRAINTS : (9 years exp.) Packaging of 3 points manual belt systems (Fisher Body,
CPC), design and engineering of 2 point power passive belt system (Saturn Corp., GM),
packaging of air bag module and sensors. Design of safety related mechanisms, anchor
reinforcements, door beams and knee bolsters.
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STRUCTURES : body-in-white (exterior steel body panels, "A" pillar, roof
rail, "B" pillar, rockers, cross members, floor pan); instrument panel (knee
bolster, end caps, air bag mounting bracket); seat belt components (retractor brackets,
buckle assy, lock-box, latch); door side intrusion beams.
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PACKAGING : instrument panel assy components, composite headlamp
assy, BOSE speaker
enclosures, manual and automatic seat belt systems and their components, HVAC controls,
air bag module and sensors.
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ROLL FORM : door glass guide channels, lift-plates, trim retainer, cross members.
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DESIGN LEADER : design and packaging of automotive audio components; design and
packaging of seat belt systems and components; design and packaging of heavy-duty truck
components.
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PRODUCT ENGINEERING : 2 point power passive and 3 point manual restraint (seat belt)
systems, body-in-white structural space frame (aluminum) and exterior panels (aluminum).
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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT : managed group of engineers and designers engaged in the
design and engineering of roll-formed, and stamped automotive components.
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ENGINEERING CONSULTANT : assist Chrysler Corp. tier 1 and 2 suppliers
in development of Product Engineering and CAD departments, assist in achieving QS9000 and
ISO9000 ratings, provide CATIA and Chrysler Supplier 2000 training and
support.
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CATIA
INSTRUCTOR: teaching basic and advanced CATIA and providing support since
1987.
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DAA INSTRUCTOR : trained Design Analysis Assurance checkers for GM Truck and Bus.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Awarded 3 United States patents
for designs (US04742435, US04893874, US05071193).
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Received Saturn Corporation's highest appraisals for employee performance.
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Former Batavia/Philpot Schools instructor.
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Founder and instructor; Keith Childress' Practical CATIA Training.
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Freelance writer whose articles have appeared in CATIA
Solutions,
Pro Engineer, and Solid Solutions magazines.
Amplification and references available upon request
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