1. Timothy P. Leonard
3034Horton Road Jackson MI, 49203 336.978.5906 tim.leonard@fcagroup.com
Mechanical Engineer
Driven, hands-on, hardworking individual pursuing Engineering opportunity’s in the Automotive
Engineeringindustry.Stronginterpersonal,planning,andorganizational skillsdemonstrated in previous
work experiences. Recognized for productivity and dependability.
EDUCATION
North CarolinaA&TState University Greensboro, NC Graduation:May 2014
Bachelorof Science inMechanical Engineering
ForsythTechnical CommunityCollege Winston-Salem, NC Graduated:May 2005
Associate Degree inWelding
Powertrain test and calibration engineer FCA 2014-current
Test and Benchmarking Engineer for 9-Speed engine start/stop applications.
Assist with calibration issues for MY15&16 KL gas and diesel, as well as UF applications
Work to help with coordinating development and validation activities.
Troubleshooting vehicle issues across vehicle fleet
ETAS, INCA
DVP&R
Powertrain
Automotive Engineering
Transmission
Machinist Scubatools 2012-2014
Operated boring mill and assembled drill heads and special machines.
Also, operated manual Bridgeport mill, jig bore, turret lathe, engine lathe, gear hobbs,
shaper and forklift.
Ability to use and read measuring devices (rulers, calipers, micrometers and depth
gauges).
Have strong attention to detail.
Have strong organization and planning skills.
Work well with limited supervision and with people of different backgrounds.
Work well with hands on work and a very fast learner.
Ability to work quickly and meet deadlines.
Willing to be a team player.
Dedicated and a very hard worker.
2. Test Engineer/Co-op VolvoPowertrain 2012-2012
Leading endurance test (test benches and field test) included in the validation plan for projects or
maintenance
To propose test procedure or test code modification for the new technologies like EGR, TGV,
SCR, hybrids
To write engineering report (ER)
To update test hours in Protus Hour Tracking, To update the engine specification in protus of the
engine tested
Knowledge in Powertrain testing (test codes for test cells, rigs and field tests)
Machinist North CarolinaA&T State University,Greensboro,NC 1/11-1/12
Interface withanuance of handtools,handheldpowertools,andmachiningequipmentto
ensure propercompilationof requestedprojectparts.
Acquiredattentiontodetail skillsthroughmastercraftsmanapprenticeshipandvarioustypesof
exposure todifference machine shopcultures.
Learnedabilityto:use varioustypesof precisionmeasuringtools,investigate andresolve
problems;devise andimplementsolutions.
Welder Deere Hitachi 05/05 –
04/09
Weldedmetal partsorcomponentstogether,usinggas,brazing,orarc weldingequipment.
Able toexecute blueprints,diagrams,orlayoutsinpreparationforweldingorcuttingmetal
components.
Effectivelyinteractedwithawide range of diverse,culturallyvariedindividuals;establishedand
maintained positiveinteractionwithteammembersinon-site andoff-site capacities.
Supervisor/plumber/pipefitter Sylvesterand Cockrum 08/02 –
08/05
Communicatedprojectpriorityanddetail focustostaff,workedhardtomaintain safety,and
oversawinventories.
Createdeffective relationshipswithemployeesandowners;able toadaptmanagementstyleto
bestmotivate individual teammember.
Team orientedandarticulate,withexcellentpeople skills.Frequentlycommendedfor
communicationandinteractionskillswithcustomersandcolleagues.
Extracurricular
CaptainofFormulaSAE Team 2010 - 2011
Lead andprepare teamto designandbuildaformulastyle single seatopen
wheel racingvehicle
Engage in regularplanningandstrategysessionswithuniversityadvisors,
faculty,aswell asprogram officials.
Member of Baja SAE 2011– 2014
Performweldingandmachiningtechniquestoassistteamincompletingbuildof
an off-roadvehicleto compete inavarietyof static anddynamicevents.
Lead designon2012 and 2014 rear suspension
Demonstrate abilitytointerpretandapplyblueprintsandschematicdiagrams.
