I am a seasoned technical illustrator and design professional with extensive experience creating service manuals, build books, and training aids for the automotive and industrial sectors. Over the years I have supported Ford, Roush, Caterpillar, Bosch, Gudel, and Stellantis through cross-functional collaboration, launching teams, and delivering complex visuals and documentation for pre-launch, product development, and vehicle operation. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at turning engineering data into clear, actionable visuals for technicians, dealers, and customers. My technical toolkit spans Teamcenter, VisMock-Up, NX, Space Vertex, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, and Microsoft Office, complemented by certifications in Global 8D and Green Belt. I am passionate about ergonomic-driven training, process standardization, and maintaining high levels of serviceability and quality across programs and prototypes.

Rick L Bowman

I am a seasoned technical illustrator and design professional with extensive experience creating service manuals, build books, and training aids for the automotive and industrial sectors. Over the years I have supported Ford, Roush, Caterpillar, Bosch, Gudel, and Stellantis through cross-functional collaboration, launching teams, and delivering complex visuals and documentation for pre-launch, product development, and vehicle operation. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at turning engineering data into clear, actionable visuals for technicians, dealers, and customers. My technical toolkit spans Teamcenter, VisMock-Up, NX, Space Vertex, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, and Microsoft Office, complemented by certifications in Global 8D and Green Belt. I am passionate about ergonomic-driven training, process standardization, and maintaining high levels of serviceability and quality across programs and prototypes.

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I am a seasoned technical illustrator and design professional with extensive experience creating service manuals, build books, and training aids for the automotive and industrial sectors. Over the years I have supported Ford, Roush, Caterpillar, Bosch, Gudel, and Stellantis through cross-functional collaboration, launching teams, and delivering complex visuals and documentation for pre-launch, product development, and vehicle operation. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at turning engineering data into clear, actionable visuals for technicians, dealers, and customers.

My technical toolkit spans Teamcenter, VisMock-Up, NX, Space Vertex, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, and Microsoft Office, complemented by certifications in Global 8D and Green Belt. I am passionate about ergonomic-driven training, process standardization, and maintaining high levels of serviceability and quality across programs and prototypes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Service Parts Analyst at V2Soft Inc. / Stellantis
July 1, 2024 - Present
Analyzed engineering and design data to create Service BOMs and collaborated with compilers to release parts and populate catalogs for dealer and supplier needs.
Technical Illustrator Specialist at Bosch / Akkodis
May 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Used Teamcenter, VisMock-Up, NX, Space Vertex and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop to create graphics and illustrations for Service Manuals.
Documentation Specialist at Gudel Us
July 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Created and documented press operation manuals, gantry and robotic projects for multiple companies on a global scale.
Product Analyst at Bartech Group (Contract to Ford)
March 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Supported global and domestic customers, dealers and suppliers; researched engineering numbers and service parts using Teamcenter, VisMockUp, service workshop manuals and HVBom.
Mechanical Engineer at Actalent (Contract to Caterpillar)
September 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
E‑commerce catalog documentation; researched multiple documents to author part descriptions and service requirements.
Design Leader at Roush Industries
May 1, 2020 - September 23, 2025
Led digital compatibility checks; developed methods and deployment for Roush projects; maintained serviceability regulations and testing procedures; developed and maintained Engineering Build Books for prototype builds.
Schematic Writing Development at MSXi
September 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Developed vehicle schematics, connectors and location views for service manuals.
Program Management Analyst at TDM- Craftsmanship
May 1, 2012 - September 23, 2025
Developed BOMs from master files for supplier/PCF build part simulations.

Education

Industrial Process Engineering/Illustration at Henry Ford Trade School, Dearborn
September 15, 1983 - May 10, 1986

Qualifications

Green Belt Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
Global 8D Certified
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Other