Engineer with experience regarding the design and release of automotive and non-automotive products. Automotive products worked on consisted of the packaging and routing of wiring harness assemblies for OEM's Ford, GM, Chrysler, Navistar, Volkswagen and Nissan. Also designed associated parts such as brackets, troughs, and retention devices. Non-automotive products were primarily items relating to the Fall Protection and Personal Safety Industry. Created designs using 3D software as well as the required 2D manufacturing drawings. Held positions in both the Lead and Supervisor capacity for teams of Packaging Engineers. Maintained strong relationships with OEM customers as well as vendors to ensure a successful final product was delivered. EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ORGANIZATIONS Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Wayne State University, Detroit, MI • UGNX Teamcenter for Engineers - Nissan • Fundamentals of ISO/TS 16949: 2002 – Plexus Training System – Auditor Training • FMEA Investigator – Quality Training Portal • G,D,&T – ETI Learning Center • GPDS – Ford Motor Company • Microsoft Office Suite – Yazaki North America • IDEAS C3P Training (All modules), PIM for suppliers, Digital Buck – Ford Motor Company • AIMS - Responsible for management and resolution of Ford AIMS Issues. • WERS training – Ford Motor Company • Catia V5 Basic - Henry Ford Community College • Management Development Program – University of Michigan Dearborn • SCCA – Member of the Sports Car Club of America • SAE – Member of Society of Automotive Engineers

Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining Engineering @ Mechanical Engineer – Sustaining Engineering Group (all product lines) Interfaced with Manufacturing, Marketing, and vendors to assure critical issues with current production products were addressed in a timely manner. Evaluated products in order to see if they were a viable replacement for existing units from both the quality and cost savings perspective. Prepared and conducted presentations so that the outcome of design exercises could be reviewed by management. Initiated D,V,P,& R documentation, testing and then interpreted results to ensure that redesigned/improved products met OSHA, CSA, ANSI, and other standards. Also worked in conjunction with Engineering Technician to conduct needed durability testing. A noteworthy accomplishment in this position was that I was responsible for redesigning the “Black Rhino SRL (Self-Retracting Lifeline) unit. This was necessary because units were being returned over a period of more than a year due to performance issues and ultimately production was stopped. This redesign was completed within the time frame allocated by management including successfully meeting or exceeding all required testing. Production has resumed and backorders were filled. I received a corporate “Bravo Award” for these efforts. From March 2015 to August 2015 (6 months) Design Engineer @ Responsibilities included design and release activities for P42K and P42J (Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60) for current and future model years. Other tasks include interfacing and managing changes with wiring and other suppliers to meet timing and ensure a successful end result as well as working with the vehicle assembly plant to address design issues. Work with the NX Virtual Buck (Spacevision) to analyze and resolve design issues for future MY vehicles. Review and update working files utilizing UGNX. From 2012 to 2014 (2 years) Warranty Analysis Engineer @ Performed Warranty Analysis Duties for various G.M. vehicle lines. From 2012 to 2012 (less than a year) Design Engineer @ Responsibilities include design and release of all Engine Block Heater harnesses and associated components for 2013-2014 Ford and Lincoln CD4.1 and CD4.2 programs while located full time at Ford Motor Company. Used Digital Buck in conjunction with CAD team to design, modify, and validate Block Heater assemblies to latest design intent. Utilized the Ford WERS system to interface with release activity. From 2011 to 2011 (less than a year) Project Engineer and Technical Recruiter @ Duties in this position consisted of performing design engineering work for several different wire harness customers of UTG Inc. Other tasks involved interviewing and evaluating candidates for potential positions with various automotive related manufacturers prior to submission. From 2010 to 2011 (1 year) Engineering Supervisor @ Main responsibilities consisted of supervising 3D Wire Harness Vehicle Packaging Teams. Vehicle programs included Ford DCAR (Taurus/Taurus X), CD3XX (Fusion and derivatives), BCAR (Fiesta), P415 (F-150), and Engine wire harness designs for several Navistar engines. Worked with Wire Harness 2D Engineering team and Systems Engineering to ensure accurate manufacturing drawings are generated. Coordinated and attended both internal and external virtual and physical design reviews to ensure design accuracy. Coordinated and organized training and support for Yazaki International Design teams (Mexico, Europe, and Australia). Supported development of procedures, standards, metrics, and provided training required for design team to perform job functions. Conducted internal audits to make certain department was compliant. From 1997 to 2009 (12 years) Lead Design Engineer @ Lead Design Engineer - Over saw wire harness team responsible routing 3D for 2005 Ford DCAR. Had design responsibility for Engine Compartment, Engine, Trans and Headliner Harnesses. Served as engineering contact between Ford and Siemens. Design Engineer - Responsible for wire harness routing and retention components such as troughs and shields. From 1997 to 2001 (4 years) Senior Design Coordinater @ At this position I worked as Senior Design Coordinator for Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, responsibilities involved supervising design work. Training personnel in Mexico. Working with departmental budgets. Other position held at UTA were; Engineering Change Control Coordinator for Ford DN101 program using WERS. Designer/Checker for Ford Programs. From 1992 to 1997 (5 years) Designer/Checker @ Responsibilities in checking and designing wire harness drawings for OEM's GM, NUMMI, Saturn and VW. From 1985 to 1992 (7 years)

Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology @ Wayne State University Joel Griffith is skilled in: FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Unigraphics, Automotive, Catia, PPAP, CAD, APQP, Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Teamcenter, Vehicles, DFMEA