Joseph Zalewski

Experience

1. Lead Design Release Engineer - Bumper Fasica Grilles Exterior Trim

   General Motors

   Mar 2015 — Present · Warren, MI, US

   2024 Mid-Size SUV - Lead Design and Release Engineer -• Lead four direct engineers, for 3 unique vehicles, in North America while working with GM PATAC homeroom engineers• Joined the team during APPV builds and tracked high level issues and component timing throughout all build events to ensure all engineers parts met quality standards and were on time for build events- 2023 Mid-Size Truck - Lead Design and Release Engineer -• Lead seven engineers during launch of program. Joined team during ramp up of Non-Saleable builds and supported until SORP• Main coordinator of high visibility launch issues - Advanced Vehicle Development Team - Impact Beam Expert Team -• Create new and update existing Design Criteria Best Practices for Styled and Non-Styled Impact Beams, to be used company-wide- 2020 New Model Cadillac Sedan – Impact Beam, Fascia and Grille Release Engineer -• Collaborate with engineers from numerous departments in Compartment Integration Meetings to efficiently incorporate the fascia with all other front end components while working with safety, aero and the studio to meet requirements and enable the theme• Initiate sourcing package and work with key stakeholders in order to source all components on time and meet allowable costs - 2019 New Model Cadillac SUV – Impact Beam and Wheel Liner Release Engineer -• Lead group of teammates from multiple departments to develop and complete DFMEAs• Organize Program Development Team meetings to communicate with teammates and suppliers to track, delegate and close issues• Compose and submit prototype tooling requests with $3.5 million budget and support prototype builds

Education

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2007 — 2011

• University of Michigan

  B.S.E.

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Analysis
• Finite Element Analysis
• Dfmea
• Program Management
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Minitab
• Automation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Catia
• Fmea
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Software Documentation
• Six Sigma
• Engineering
• Cad
• Testing