ABOUT ME
Anthony Bernal
My name is Jesus Anthony Bernal, an automotive engineer specializing in vehicle development, brake systems, body structure engineering, lightweighting, and automotive product development. My experience includes working on OEM vehicle programs involving vehicle integration, manufacturing feasibility, and systems engineering within the automotive industry.
I am a first-generation college graduate. I studied engineering because of my love of cars. That’s what drove me to want to enter the automotive industry as an engineer. Now, as a working automotive professional, I wanted to put a piece of me in each vehicle I worked on. My goal is to design/engineer vehicles that future generations will fall in love with and, as a result, will also want to continue to shape and propel the automotive industry for the better.
Mission
Engineering Cheat Sheet was created to help students, enthusiasts, and engineers better understand how real automotive products are designed, engineered, validated, and manufactured.
Education
I hold two associate degrees—one in Mechanical Engineering Technology and the other in Computer-Aided Engineering and Design—both from Delaware Technical Community College (Newark, Delaware). I also hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Widener University (Chester, Pennsylvania) and a master’s degree in Automotive Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan–Dearborn (Dearborn, Michigan).
Professional Background
During my junior and senior years of high school, I worked for a couple of years at a local car dealership as an automotive technician. I later transitioned to Citizens Bank, where I spent nearly four years in various roles, ranging from teller to small business specialist.
I also have experience working as a design engineer at Siemens Health Care Diagnostics, as well as managing a machining laboratory at Delaware Technical College, where I taught students how to operate equipment ranging from manual mills and lathes to CNC machines and 3D printers.
From July 2018 to February 2026, I have worked as an engineer at General Motors (Warren, Michigan). During my time there, I have had the opportunity to hold a variety of assignments.
- Integration Design Engineer (Cadillac GT4)
- Aerodynamics Performance Engineer (Chevrolet Colorado/ GMC Canyon)
- Assistant Program Engineering Manager (Chevrolet Tahoe/ GMC Yukon/ Cadillac Escalade)
- Design Release Engineer – Structures (Cadillac Optiq)
- Mass Integration Engineer- (Chevrolet Silverado/ GMC Sierra)
- Vehicle Performance Engineer – (NVH)
In February 2026, I had the opportunity to join Ford Motor Company as a Brake System Engineer working on the next-generation Ford Bronco program. This role provided an opportunity to lead a team focused on the development and integration of the vehicle’s brake system while collaborating across multiple engineering organizations to optimize brake performance, vehicle integration, and manufacturing feasibility for a modern production vehicle program.
Key Automotive Experience
- Brake Systems
- Vehicle Structures
- Aerodynamics
- NVH – Squeak and Rattle
- Mass Optimization
- Vehicle Integration
- Vehicle Launch / Plant Experience
US Patents
In addition to my engineering experience, I have 3 U.S. patent. These experiences strengthened my understanding of how creativity, engineering, and manufacturability intersect throughout automotive product development.
US Patent #: US-11938904-B2- PUBX Bed Plow (Grant Date: 26 Mar 2024)
US Patent #: US – 85894606 Cargo Unloader for a Vehicle (Grant Date: 12 Aug 2025)
US Patent #: 11912346 – Dynamic Pick-Up Box (Grant Date: 27 Feb 2024)
Professional Affiliations
- GM Latino Network
- Michigan Latino Synergy Group
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)
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