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Registration: 30.07.2025

Joe Rozanek

Specialization: CAD Design Engineer
— CAD Designer with over 36 years of experience in automotive exterior and interior trim systems, including work on electric vehicles, heavyduty trucks, and military applications. — Recognized for rapid concept-to-prototype execution using CATIA V5 and V6, cross-functional team collaboration, and extensive knowledge of injection molding, die-casting, and plastic part development. — Proven ability to guide exterior surface development, mentor designers, and resolve complex design integration challenges while staying aligned with studio vision and DFM principles. Core skills & tools: — CATIA V5 / V6 (15+ yrs), SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX, CREO, Jira, PDGS, Pro/Engineering. — Exterior trim design: fascias, cladding, pillar trims, badge systems. — Plastic injection molding, 2-shot molding, overmolding, die-cast brackets. — Sheet metal & composite design, prototyping & carbon fiber layups. — Advanced surfacing, A-class interface, packaging, 3D modeling. — DFM integration, 2D/3D sectioning, studio + engineering alignment. — Team mentorship, tooling feasibility, GD&T, rapid prototyping.
Jira AutoCAD Surface Modeling GD&T CAD Catia V5 Prototyping 3D Modeling Plastic Injection Molding Sheet Metal Design DFM Rapid Prototyping Cladding Design Composite Material Design Pro/Engineer Creo SolidWorks Packaging Design NX
— CAD Designer with over 36 years of experience in automotive exterior and interior trim systems, including work on electric vehicles, heavyduty trucks, and military applications. — Recognized for rapid concept-to-prototype execution using CATIA V5 and V6, cross-functional team collaboration, and extensive knowledge of injection molding, die-casting, and plastic part development. — Proven ability to guide exterior surface development, mentor designers, and resolve complex design integration challenges while staying aligned with studio vision and DFM principles. Core skills & tools: — CATIA V5 / V6 (15+ yrs), SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX, CREO, Jira, PDGS, Pro/Engineering. — Exterior trim design: fascias, cladding, pillar trims, badge systems. — Plastic injection molding, 2-shot molding, overmolding, die-cast brackets. — Sheet metal & composite design, prototyping & carbon fiber layups. — Advanced surfacing, A-class interface, packaging, 3D modeling. — DFM integration, 2D/3D sectioning, studio + engineering alignment. — Team mentorship, tooling feasibility, GD&T, rapid prototyping.
Jira AutoCAD Surface Modeling GD&T CAD Catia V5 Prototyping 3D Modeling Plastic Injection Molding Sheet Metal Design DFM Rapid Prototyping Cladding Design Composite Material Design Pro/Engineer Creo SolidWorks Packaging Design NX

Skills

CAD
Catia V5/V6
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
NX
Creo
Jira
Pro/Engineer
Cladding Design
Plastic Injection Molding
Sheet Metal Design
Composite Material Design
Prototyping
Surface Modeling
Packaging Design
3D Modeling
DFM
GD&T
Rapid Prototyping

Work experience

Design Drafter
since 05.2025 - Till the present day |Vans Aircraft
CAD, Catia V5, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
● Upgraded cockpit safety by implementing canopy design improvements on current latching mechanisms. ● Worked closely with engineering and fabrication teams to implement design updates into production drawings and prototype hardware.
Senior Studio Engineer
08.2021 - 12.2024 |Canoo
CAD, Catia V5, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX, Creo, Pro/Engineer
● Developed full vehicle exterior and Interior systems including fascias, cladding, exterior panels, powertrain packaging, door and instrument panels for EV prototypes within aggressive 100-day timelines. ● Collaborated directly with Styling Studio, In-House Manufacturing (IHM), and the R3PI innovation team, integrating A-class surfaces into manufacturable designs. ● Led prototype development using 3D printing, carbon fiber layups, and metal fabrication, ensuring system-level alignment across mechanical, aesthetic, and functional needs. ● Generated CAD concepts, section views, and 3D data for rapid iteration.
Design Lead / Senior Designer
01.2005 - 08.2021 |ConMet
CAD, Catia V5, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX, Creo, Pro/Engineer
● Led full lifecycle of plastic injection-molded and die-cast components, including exterior panels, brackets, and interior storage systems for OEMs such as DTNA, Volvo, Peterbilt, and MACK. ● Designed manufacturable 3D CAD with cross-functional buy-in, tooling reviews, and DFM compliance. ● Mentored junior designers in best practices for bracketry, plastics, and system integration.
Senior Designer
01.1997 - 01.2005 |Daimler Trucks North America
CATIA, HVAC
● Developed complete instrument panel and HVAC systems using CATIA solids, surfacing, and kinematics, supporting Class 8 truck platforms. ● Packaged sensors, structural components, and interface elements, including lane tracking systems and vibration-welded HVAC brackets.
Designer
01.1989 - 01.1997 |Textron Automotive, Masland Industries
CATIA, CAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
● Executed CATIA-based trim development for Chrysler and Ford platforms. ● Supervised design teams and detailed surface models for production.

Educational background

Advanced Surface Development
Till 1993
Oakland Community College
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
since 2025 - Till the present day
Clackamas Community College

Languages

EnglishNative