Anthony Gideon has over 20 years of experience in engineering testing positions. He currently works as a Fastener Test Engineer at Ford Motor Company, where he performs tests on fastener joints, evaluates test data, and helps generate standards. Previously, he worked at General Fastener Company as a Quality Control and Calibration Test Technician, managing customer accounts and performing various tests and calibrations. He has a technical background in standards and various engineering tests and holds certifications in emergency medical procedures including CPR.

1. Anthony Gideon
25620 Lehigh Phone: (313) 407-0789
Dearborn Heights, MI. 48125 Email:gidtone@comcast.net
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Engineering / Test type position that will utilize my knowledge and experience in effectively resolving issues
while contributing to the growth of the organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ford Motor Company / Jacob’s Engineering Dearborn, MI Sept. 2007 – Present
Fastener Test Engineer
 Perform pre-evaluation of fastened joints and recognize engineering issues
 Evaluate and engineer test fixtures suitable for testing fastener joints
 Perform standard torque/angle to fracture tests
 Evaluate fastener test data and make joint recommendations
 Understanding of test equipment calibration
 Test fasteners and generate Ford Fastener Standards
 Recognize the need for updating test procedures and standards
 Ability to recommend and generate fastener test equipment and testing procedures
 Train technicians/technologists in the use of fastener test equipment
 Lead the coordination of activities for all Jacob’s employees within the facility
 Liaise with management for optimum performance
 On the Ford Motor Company and Jacobs Engineering Safety Committee, CPR certified
 Coordinate receiving parts and testing World Wide for the Ford Motor Fastener Lab, Dearborn, MI.
General Fastener Company Livonia, MI Feb. 1990 – Sept. 2007
Quality Control / Calibration Test Technician
 Manage and setup customer accounts per their quality requirements
 Conduct daily receiving inspections
 Ability to perform PPAP'S, SPC, GAGE R&R, SOP'S and Control Plans
 Responsible for all calibration for all of General Fasteners, USA
 Deputy Technician responsible for running the lab when management was absent
Sterling Scale Company Southfield, MI Aug. 1989 – Nov. 1989
Electronic Scale Assembler/Troubleshooter
 Responsible for the assembly of all the electronic scales.
 Responsible for the shipping of the electronic scales.
 Daily duties included troubleshooting and calibration of the scales.
Zambeck Construction Company Lincoln Park , MI March 1989 – Aug. 1989
Construction Sub-Contractor
 Performed all types of residential and commercial construction.
United States Navy June 1983 – March 1987
Interior Communications Electrician
 Awarded Battle "E" and Sea Service Ribbons, Letter of Commendation
 Good Conduct Medal
 Honorable Discharge March 1987

2. TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Technical knowledge of IFI, SAE, ISO, DIN, ASTM, Ford, GM, Chrysler, and Military Standards
 Able to perform PPAP'S, SPC, Gage R & R, and control plans
 Able to perform torque, drive, torsional, twist, hardness, and hydrogen embrittlement tests
 Able to use optical comparator, hardness testers, ring and plug gages, calipers, micrometers, pin gages, x-ray
fluorescent machine, transducers, Stanley DC nut runners and MC900 Transient Recorder Analyzer
 Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office Outlook
 Fully trained in Emergency Medical procedures including CPR Certification (re-certified 2012)
EDUCATION
Cherry Hill High School, Inkster, MI
Diploma 1982
Basic Electronics and Electricity School
Unites States Navy 1983-1987
 Interior Communications Electrician School
 Propulsion Alarm School
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Plante and Moran – Southfield, MI 1992
Basic Metallurgy of Steel
Corporate Technical Center – Livonia, MI. 1994
APQP Overview
Schoolcraft College – Livonia, MI. 1999
Blueprint Reading
Schoolcraft College – Livonia, MI. 2000
Problem Solving
Schoolcraft College – Livonia, MI. 2000
Inventory Analysis
Schoolcraft College – Livonia, MI. 2000
Threaded Fastener Joint Design
Ford Motor Company – Dearborn, MI. 2008
AWARDS & ACTIVITIES
Shriner’s Fundraising Volunteer (Children’s Hospital initiative)
Community Service Award 2008 Jacobs Engineering
Member and Volunteer - St. Albert’s the Great Catholic Church
REFERENCES
Adrian Cockman
Direct Technical Supervisor
Ford Motor Company - Fastener Lab
313-382-6202
Matt Lenart
Project Manager
Clean Air Technologies
734-341-1591