1. DANIEL J. MIKOLAIZIK H: (810) 694-7305
4063 Knollwood Drive C: (810) 845-8076
Grand Blanc, MI 48439 dtdra@yahoo.com
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS RESIDENT ENGINEER-DESIGN RELEASE
Client Requirements Verification • New Business Development • Technical Staff Leadership
Technically sophisticated engineering professional with solid history of leading and coordinating the
technical aspects for supporting complex multi-disciplinary Engineering Product Development projects.
Keen ability to collaborate with engineering teams to analyze and interpret client needs, manage technical
staff to translate needs into solutions and coordinate efforts of internal and external resources to realize
deliverables. Proficient in the development and maintenance of the Product Integration Plan (PIP) and
Product Feature Integration List (PFIL) deliverables to document the product releases. Skilled project
leader; able to direct multiple tasks effectively and master innovative work flow processes.
FCA-Chrysler & General Motors Company Systems Access/Training/Knowledge
Cal-DS/CPFA/CASH
Electrical Bench Systems
System Dev. / Integration
E2 (squared) EWOs
Lotus Notes email
Warranty Analysis-GART
GM-3172 Validation
Vehicle CAN Comm.
EMC requirements
Dev. Rides
DFMEA & DRBTR
Milford Proving Grounds
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAGNA ELECTRONICS. AUBURN HILLS, MI
Resident Systems Engineer (Oct. 2010 – Present)
• 2017 Chrysler Front Camera Module: Lead role in achieving a flawless product launch at Chrysler
Windsor Assembly Plant, Ont. Canada
• 2016 Chrysler Front Camera Module: Lead role in achieving a flawless product launch at Chrysler
Jefferson North Assembly Plant, Detroit, MI.
DAEWOO INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS-AMERICA, Troy, MI April 2009–Sept. 2010
Resident Systems Engineer (April 2009 – September 2010)
• 2011 Cadillac Rear Seat Audio Module: Led the Daewoo IS team in Korea in the design ,build and
implementation of the Audio Module. Delivered leadership in software bench and in vehicle testing.
Played a key role in achieving a flawless product launch. Producing 35K annually
• 2012 GM Global Vehicles: Media Card Module which includes a SD card reader/USB and AUX
audio input. Led the Daewoo IS team in Korea in the design ,build and implementation of this Module
for 4 global regions. This Module is Design Released for vehicles in GM Europe (Saab), GM Daewoo
Auto Tech (Korea), Shanghi GM (China) and GM North America.
• 2012 GM Global Small Vehicle Radio: Led the Daewoo IS team in Korea in the design ,build and
implementation of the Radio for North America Chevrolet Aveo.

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DELPHI CORPORATION, Flint, Mi 1981 – March 2009
Sr. Resident Systems Engineer (2000 – March2009)
Built impressive record of achievement and advancement through progressively responsible positions for
this worldwide automotive electronics and safety supplier who provides solutions for product designs and
development, while operating in 24 countries with $23B in net sales. Serve as primary engineering point of
contact regarding design and development of Instrument Cluster projects ranging from $55M - $200M.
Establish project specifications, meeting customer functional testing specifications, and coordinate
integration and testing of hardware and software releases. Major strengths in requirements analysis /
management, product integration, product verification, and independent test and verify (ITV).
• 2009 Chevy Traverse Instrument Cluster: Led the team in the design and implementation of
processes that both perform and are reproducible. Delivered leadership in software bench testing.
o Played a key role in achieving a flawless product launch earning zero returns rating from the
vehicle assembly plant during first 3 months. Producing 158K annually.
• 2006 Chevrolet Impala-Buck Lucerne Instrument Cluster: .From SOR to product launch.
Producing 325K annually.
o Initiated key face-to-face client meetings to resolve requirement gaps and gather data.
Identified costs and timing for all changes.
o Product continues to exceed FTQ and GM Warranty targets.
• 2004 Chevrolet Savana GMC Express Truck: Instrument Cluster
• 2002 GMC Medium Duty Truck: Instrument Cluster
• 2001 Pontiac Bonneville: Instrument Cluster
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS AT General Motors /DELPHI From 1981 to 2000:
1). Circuit Board Assembly/Process Engineer.
2). Plastic Injection Molding Engineer, Processes, Equipment and Dies for 75 ton to
750-ton injection molding machines.
3). Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Instrument Cluster Final Assembly equipment
4). Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Web screen-printing, manufacturing automotive
appliqués for instrumentation, air controls and radios.
5). Quality Manager in the Instrument Cluster manufacturing factory.
6). Manufacturing Systems Engineer in the odometer focus factory.
7). Product Engineer in the common components group (odometers, gages, fasteners).
Instrument Clusters and components.
8). Designer CAD. Product, Machine, Tool, Fixture and Die designs.
EDUCATION:
1982 to 1986. GMI Engineering and Management Institute (Now called Kettering University), Flint,
Michigan. Masters of Manufacturing Management Degree. The curriculum is a half Mechanical
Engineering and half Business/Industrial Management (MBA).
1977 to 1981 Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan.
Bachelor of Science Degree, Manufacturing Engineering.
This program is a modified Mechanical Engineering curriculum with an emphasis on manufacturing
processes and design.
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Technical Drafting and Tool Design. This program included tool,
fixture, die and mold design along with several machine shop, welding and plastics classes and
laboratories.
1974 to 1977. Northern High School, Flint, Michigan
Graduated with honors (NHS) in 1977.
1975 to 1977. Genesee Area Skill Center, Flint, Michigan.
Certificate in Technical Design and Drafting.

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CONTINUEING EDUCATION:
Complete training records available upon request.
1). Shainin quality training courses
2). William Crosby quality training courses
3). W. Edwards Demming quality courses
4). Quality Engineering I, II,III by McElrath & Associates
5). Electrical Engineering for Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineers @ University of Michigan-Flint
6). United States Patent holder.
7). QS-9000 auditors classes.
8). 8D Training.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Serial Communication Tools: Vector, Chrysler Diagnostic Application, GMLAN (GMCAN) Vspy3, GM
Class2, SAINT2, and VSI/VLT
Software: MS Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, AutoCAD, Lotus Notes.
Operations/Manufacturing: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, SAP, Activity Based Costing, Six Sigma,
ISO 9001 training.
General Motors Systems: E2, Lotus Notes, GART, QRD Warranty, Cal-DS/CASH/CPFA. Milford Proving
Grounds driving privileges.
FCA- Chrysler Systems: Diagnostic Work Bench, EFD Builder, Change Mgt.,
OUTSIDE INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES:
National Ski Patrol Member.
F.I.R.S.T. Robotics, Team Mentor.