BRENDA ROBINSON
Email:Brenlrob@yahoo.com
CAREER SUMMARY
CAD Designer with 17 years in automotive design and engineering and both product and tooling
development. Recognized for technical capability as well as creative and innovative strengths to
develop an idea into a working product. Requested by engineering for willingness to provide
practical input and ability to work independently. Expertise in the following:
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Catia V5 R17 / 18 ( Virtual Services Certified ) kinematics, simulation and replays
I-Deas SDRC ( Certified )
Agile ( Data Integrity )
Geometric Dimension and Tolerance
ISO9001 / QS9000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAGNA SEATING OF AMERICA ( formerly Intier Automotive ), Novi, MI
1996-2009
A division of Magna International. Innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of
complete seating systems and mechanisms. Third ranked auto supplier in the world.
Sr. Designer, Catia V5 R17 / 18 New Business and Research and Development
Responsible for designing individual seat components and / or seat systems that is unique
to the automotive industry.
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Developed seat system for Fisker Automotive rear seat complete, including concept for
2nd row wire attachment scheme resulting in significant cost savings.
Designed a seat assembly that was able to be used in three positions on the needs of
the car maker, standing, kneeling and folding with kinematics.
Worked with engineering in new business to develop auto extended headrest for RT 2nd
row and deployed headrest for RT 3rd row with kinematics.
Worked with Engineering in new business to develop concept design for swing up seat,
ultra thin seat, slouch seat and stand up seat all with kinematics for working presentation
to the customer.
Worked with design team for Ford Escape U204 for design and development of front and
rear seat complete to production tool and release to plant with flawless launch.
DOUGLAS & LOMASON COMPANY, ( Acquired by MAGNA in 1996 )
1992-1996
Farmington Hills, MI
A major supplier to the automotive industry of seating systems consisting of frames, springs,
mechanisms, molded foam, pads, covers, decorative trim plastic parts.
Designer
CAD Designer on Ideas and PDGS working complete design and development on the front
and rear seating including mechanisms and seat adjuster, recliner and related mechanisms.
Worked with engineering on integrated child seat and track assemblies.
RCO ENGINEERING, Warren, MI
1987-1992
Brenda Robinson
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Design and prototype build company for OEM's and Tier 1 suppliers; also a major staffing
company.
Contract Designer / Illustrator , Assigned to GM-Inland Fisher Guide
Completed assembly drawings, detailing and illustration for the front and rear seating,
showing how the complete seat is assembled. On site trouble shooting to resolve design
issues to re-work the problem for potential cost savings.
STELLER ENGINEERING, Sterling Heights, MI
Tool and Product Design facility.
1985-1987
Illustrator
Extensive and intricate illustrations and detailing of interior components including seating
steering column, floor plan and windows.
H.O.TRICE COMPANY, Oak Park, MI
1983-1985
Manufacturer of pressure gauges, temperature instrumentation, regulators and control valves.
Illustrator
Created brochures for the company products, including experience in key-lining,
photography and silk screening.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1982
Certificate, BATAVIA SCHOOL OF DRAFTING, Sterling Heights, MI
1989
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
CATIA V5 Certificate of Achievement Fundamentals, Adv. Solid Creation, Adv.
Surface Creation, Assembly Design, Drafting and Kinematics
IDEAS-C3P Student Certificate C3P Creating and Working with Assemblies-10278
IDEAS-C3P Student Certificate C3P Part Modeling 3-10277
IDEAS-C3P Student Certificate C3P Part Modeling 2-10276
IDEAS-C3P Student Certificate C3P Part Modeling 1-10275
MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
Member of Magna's fairness committee
Member of MEDCO First Aid
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