Clinton Township, MI 48038 Crowell.Angela.A@gmail.com
Work Experience:
Production Modeling Corporation Auburn Hills, MI December 2019 to Present
Process Simulate Human Specialist contracted to FCA * Use Process Simulate Human posture simulations to identify potential ergonomic, process and tooling issues for critical assemblies, part fly-ins of component / assemblies to identify product / shingling issues. * Human quick walk simulations for critical stations to validate station cycle times and optimize the operator workstations to reduce operator walk times. * Perform detailed moving simulations that require kinematics for process tooling to each work element provided in AMPS (Automated Manufacturing Planning Systems) MA (Man Assignment). * Provide technical support and prioritization of simulation requests by work in place team. * Import product and tool data from Teamcenter. * Support Virtual Reality reviews in the digital simulation lab. * Coordinate simulation deliverables, tracking files, and glide paths following the Virtual assembly standards. * Use of Microsoft suite tools and Google docs to communicate with team members and IEs. * Document and identify major process, tooling and layout issues early in the launch process to create an optimized ergonomically safe system with a higher cost benefit factor. * Created 21 process improvements in 10 months with a cost savings of over $5,000,000. * Work in the plant GA (General Assembly) area with the UAW
4D Systems Lake Orion, MI October 2010 to December 2019
Simulation/Robotic Engineer * Performed robotic simulation studies using Process Simulate, Robcad, and Delmia to evaluate processes, cycle time, validation of tooling, and plant layouts. * Provided full running robotic line simulations for accurate cycle times and sequencing of events. * Imported and updated MDM through Process Designer. * Completed final checks of robotic simulations to ensure highest quality. * Supported engineering on the plant floor with the UAW by proving field checks of robotic workcells, consisting of validation of layouts, clearance conditions and other potential problems. * Worked side by side with the customer at the build shops on a daily basis. * Programmed robots for engine wash and deburring stations, CNC machine tending. Also programmed BIW (Body In White) robots at GM, FCA and Ford. * DCS (Dual Check Safety) final checks. * Worked in the GM research department on robotic cell concepts. * Robotic Software Used: ABB (Rapid), IRC5, Fanuc RJ3, and R-30iA * Robotic Applications: Spot Welding, Material Handling, Dispense, Vision, Stud, Roller Hemming, Deburring and Rivet Guns
Weiss Advocacy Center (Volunteer) Flint, MI February 2010 to February 2013
Court Appointed Special Advocate * Attended court hearings, reviews and meetings pertaining to child/children cases. * Maintained documentation about the case. * Submitted written recommendations to the court and maintained contact with all parties on a monthly basis.
Applied Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. Orion, MI January 2004 to November 2008
Simulation Engineer * Performed robotic simulation studies using Delmia to evaluate processes, cycle time, validation of tooling, and plant layouts. * Provided simulation support for the plant floor with the UAW during installations. * Provided follow up documentation to ensure ISO compliance. * Interfaced with customers and other supporting engineers daily. * Core Value Award Recipient in 2006 for exemplifying the core values of the company. * Programmed, calibrated, and dressed out ABB and Fanuc robots. * Trained GM UAW employees in robot programming. * Completed a first yield pass on the robot downloads. * Ran the simulation for robot dress in the test cell. * Updated the mass system which is the plant backup of all robot’s programs. * Worked at various GM and Chrysler plants while on the plant floor with union employees. * Robotic Software: ABB (Rapid), IRC5, S4Cplus, S4C, Fanuc RJ3, R-30iA * Robotic Applications: Spot Welding, Material Handling, Dispense, Vision, Stud, Roller Hemming, Deburring and Rivet Guns Pinnacle Foods Corporation/Vlasic Imlay City, MI January 2003 to January 2004 Warehouse Supervisor * Supervised 10 to 15 union employees. * Monitored computer data to insure proper warehouse inventory. * Restructured daily warehouse routines to optimize daily output of product.
Option One/XO Communications Saginaw, MI September 2001 to March 2002
Customer Support Technician * Provided customer, technical and billing support for the Internet. * Used Cams (Communication Software Tracking) and Remedy.
Norrell Staffing/Morgan Splicing Saginaw, MI January 2001 to August 2001
Warehouse Supervisor * Maintained and organized warehouse and inventory. * Pulled stock, operated forklift, and followed up on purchase requests and purchase orders.
Benchmark National Corporation Saginaw, MI February 2000 to November 2000
Warehouse Manager * Maintained and organized warehouse and inventory. * Followed up on purchase requests and purchase orders. * Material handler – pulled stock and operated forklift. * Monitored computer data to maintain proper warehouse inventory
Education: Mott Community College: Associate in Applied Science Applied Technology – Manufacturing Ross Medical Education Center: Medical Assistant Program Certificate 2011