1. L U I S M . A R R U T I
luism.arruti@gmail.com
725 Devonshire Rd.
Windsor, ON, N8Y 2L9
+1 (226) 787 0829
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A skilled, project oriented engineer with excellent leadership and management skills; with training and experience in managing
component/product design, development and release processes through work on electrical power distribution modules and wiring
systems of several vehicleplatforms for which I developed robust skills in understanding electrical vehicle assemblies; determining
and analyzing the static and dynamic fatigue loading failure of precision powertrain automotive components; specifying statis tical
analyses of failure probability, as well as low and high-cycle fatigue regions of tested components using innovative statistical
methods based on economic, safety, and performance parameters; analyzing the failure origin and metallurgical properties of the
tested components; and analyzing data through work on experimental research and lean manufacturing process optimization.
SOFTWARESKILLS
 Matlab and Simulink R2009b
 CATIA V5
 NX Team Center
 MathCAD 14
 RPC Pro
 Flex Test
 DIAdem
 Formula 463 (Vehicle Dynamics
Simulation)
 Application Softwaresuch as MS
Word, MS PP, MS Excel
TECHNICALSKILLS
 PartDesign, Surface Modeling, FEA,
and DMU Kinematics Simulation
 Electrical Schematics Development
Experience
 Mechanical Systems Drawings
Development Experience
 PPAP Experience
 DVP&R Development Experience
 DFMEA Development Experience
 Lean ManufacturingExposureand
Experience
 WHMIS Training
 Testing, Repairingand Modifying
Mechanical Systems
 Lock-out Training
LANGUAGE SKILLS
 Fluent in English
 Fluent in Spanish
 Some spoken and written
German
EDUCATION
Undergraduate Degree 2006-2010
Universityof Windsor- Windsor,ON,Canada.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
 Concentration: Mechanical Automotive Engineering (Co-op)
 Accomplishment: US/Mexico OutstandingStudent Scholarship
RELEVANTWORK EXPERIENCE
Power and Signal Distribution Systems and Wiring Design and Release Engineer May 2015 – Present
ESG Automotive, Inc. - Troy, MI, USA (Placed at FCA LLC. – Auburn Hills, MI, USA)
 Manage overall productreleasetimelines/deadlines –ensure that multidisciplinary teams are ahead of schedule and under
budget to deliver world class manufacturing products.
 Manage the underhood and exterior wiring harnesses design, development, and release phases of FCA’s first global
program - modeled into four global markets (Mexico - NAFTA, Brazil - LATAM, China - APAC, India - EMEA).
 Manage meeting corporate deadlines assigned for each vehicle market release phases.
 Responsible for processing and approving change documents, change notices, interim technical authorization approvals,
and temporary substitution authorizations during all prototype vehicle development phases.

2.  Provideproblem solvingresolution,root-causeanalysis,and continuous improvement efforts during prototype, production,
and launching phases of the vehicles.
 Lead and participate in regular coordination, problem solving, issues tracking, packaging, and progress review meetings
with FCA and supplier team members.
 Responsible for interacting and maintaining communication with suppliers for the satisfactory design and development of
the underhood and exterior wiring harnesses.
 Lead the underhood and exterior wiring supplier design release engineers to ensure the overall success of the program.
 Develop Design and Production VP&R reviews and approvals.
 Develop Design and Process FMEA reviews and approvals.
 Travel to local and foreign manufacturingfacilities to support vehicle builds for FCA and do FPSO’s and PSO’s for suppliers.
 Travel to FCA proving grounds to review vehicle testing parameters and results.
 Comply with all FCA’s policies, procedures, and all other duties as assigned.
RTS Durability Test Engineer and Department Budget Coordinator July 2013 – April 2015
FCA Canada - Windsor, ON, Canada
 Responsible of conducting road test simulation durability tests on prototype vehicles.
 Operating 4DOF and 6DOF rig simulators using RPC Pro and Flex Test software.
 Responsible of coordinating test specimen builds and setting up data acquisition systems.
 Responsible of communicating durability test results to product/platform engineering teams.
 Attending test issue reporting meetings and assisting in conducting product issue investigations.
 Responsible of coordinating all maintenance and RTS purchasing activities.
 Quoting and timing RTS division’s purchases for prototype tooling and capital projects through close vendor
communications.
 Preparing and reporting RTS monthly accruals, budget purchasing forecasts, and report analyses.
 Attending budget management and report meetings with Chrysler finance, ARDC, maintenance and RTS senior managers.
 Some of the daily activities included: Writing GR’s, PR’s, PSAP reports, clearing workflows, NPM codes creations and
extensions, service PO’s, PO follow ups, PO assignment, PO transmission, vendor timing, managing budget tracking sheets,
updating activity board budget section.
 Comply with all Chrysler’s policies, procedures, and all other duties as assigned.
Power Distribution Modules Design and Release Engineer October 2011 – July 2013
FCA LLC- Auburn Hills, MI, USA
 Manage overall productreleasetimelines/deadlines –ensure that multidisciplinary teams are ahead of schedule and under
budget to deliver world class manufacturing products.
 Manage two power distribution modules design, development, and release phases for twelve FCA’s vehicle programs.
 Manage meeting corporate deadlines assigned for each vehicle market release phases.
 Responsible for processing and approving change documents, change notices, interim technical authorization approvals,
and temporary substitution authorizations during all prototype vehicle development phases.
 Provideproblem solvingresolution,root-causeanalysis,and continuous improvement efforts during prototype, production,
and launching phases of the vehicles.
 Lead and participate in regular coordination, problem solving, issues tracking, packaging, and progress review meetings
with FCA and supplier team members.
 Responsible for interacting and maintaining communication with suppliers for the satisfactory design and development of
the power distribution modules.
 Develop Design and Production VP&R reviews and approvals.
 Develop Design and Process FMEA reviews and approvals.
 Travel to local and foreign manufacturingfacilities to support vehicle builds for FCA and do FPSO’s and PSO’s for suppliers.
 Travel to FCA proving grounds to review vehicle testing parameters and results.
 Comply with all FCA’s policies, procedures, and all other duties as assigned.
Process/Production Control Engineer January 2011 – October 2011
Dongara - Toronto, ON, Canada
 Established Standard Operating Protocols (SOP’s) for unique sub-processes throughout the system.

3.  Implemented statistical analyses of process parameters. Also, performed timing studies to improve the programming of
metal recognizing equipment on belt conveyors at strategic points of the production line.
 Designed process improvements experiments to improve material balancing and increase overall throughput.
 Conducted tests and modified equipment throughout the facility for optimization of the manufacturing process, resulting
on downtime reduction of the 24/7 operating plant.
 Supervised the operation of the equipment of the plant through monitoring bearing temperatures, conveyor speeds,
equipment vibration and alignment, and pipes airflows.
 Generated progress reports for management and executive board of the company.
R&D Product Engineer May 2008 – May 2009
Schaeffler K.G. (INA) – Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany
 Developed strong mechanical design and product development skills.
 Worked with the Schaeffler’s Group test methodologies and operating procedures for fatigue testing.
 Conducted fatigue destructive tests of several automotive powertrain components including roller finger followers, valves,
and timing chains.
 Analyzed data collected during fatigue tests using INA’s statistical local software and DIAdem to obtain the probability of
failure of automotive components at high and low fatigue cycles (Wöhler’s approach).
 Determined fatigue failure modes of the components through observation and comparison of the fissure spread at
microstructural level.
 Prepared reports and presentations for customers including summary, results, and conclusions of the tests performed.
ENGINEERINGPROJECTSAND ACHIEVEMENTS
FCA Achievements
 Saved in excess of $1.5M through innovation and technical costreductions by assumingthe power distribution module
releaseengineer roll for Chrysler in 2011.
 Eliminated need to hirenew team members by performing dual roles in the expansion of the power & signal distribution
program across 12 vehicleplatforms,with estimated $150K annual savings.
 Communized the DS power & signal distribution moduleacross DJDD D2 DP WK WM WD WS platforms.
 Commonized the KL power & signal distribution moduleacross UF JK RU platforms.
SOME CHRYSLER REFERENCES:
1. Paul Geyer – Manager, Design Responsible-E/E-Components, Schematics & Tools,12506840
2. Darren Klemetson – WiringSystems COC, 12506840
3. Rey Sollestre- Manager - Design Responsible-E/E-CMV VehicleLayout & Integration, 12506840
4. Constantin Nicolopoulos –Sr.Manager - System Responsible-E/E-Power & Signal Distribution,12506840
5. Michael Raymond – Sr. Manager - Model Responsible- DT 1500, 12503070
6. Troy Davis – Sr. Manager - Model Responsible- DD/DP RAM Chassis,12503070
MORE REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST