Thomas Müller
Mechanical Engineer
Profile
Mechanical engineer with 6 years of experience in automotive component design and manufacturing. Designed parts that reduced weight by 18% and saved $2M annually. Proficient in SolidWorks, CATIA, FEA and GD&T.
Experience
Mechanical Design Engineer
Great Lakes Automotive · Detroit, MI
2021 – Present
- Designed suspension components that reduced weight by 18% while meeting durability targets
- Saved $2M per year by redesigning a bracket assembly for lower-cost manufacturing
- Ran FEA simulations in ANSYS to validate designs before prototyping
- Collaborated with suppliers to launch 6 parts into production
Manufacturing Engineer
Precision Parts Inc. · Ann Arbor, MI
2018 – 2021
- Improved CNC line efficiency by 22% through fixture redesign
- Reduced scrap rate from 4.5% to 1.8%
- Wrote work instructions and PFMEAs
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI
2014 – 2018