C. Eric Fonville, P.E.

Current

• Development Engineer at General Motors

Education

• University of Michigan
• University of Michigan
• Albany High

Connections

35 connections

Industry

Automotive

Websites

• My Website

C. Eric Fonville, P.E.’s Summary

My primary job involves the Finite Element Analysis of seals for the V8 engine family. Developed tools and processes that reduce analysis turn-around time. Since seals (and electronics) are continually at the top of the warranty reports I have been able to document cost savings of roughly $70M over the last 10 years.

My secondary job is Analysis Product Design Liaison (SIDI Fuel System, Hybrid SUV, Extended Range Vehicles). Which basically means that I get a lot of phone calls with challenging problems attached to them.

C. Eric Fonville, P.E.’s Specialties:

My primary focus is on Cost Avoidance (during concept development) versus Cost Savings (post-production warranty) solutions.

Additional Information

C. Eric Fonville, P.E.’s Websites:

• My Website

C. Eric Fonville, P.E.’s Interests:

Parker Pens - Flighters (Stainless Steel), Family Genealogy

C. Eric Fonville, P.E.’s Groups:

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers,
Pres. - Michigan Pen Collectors

•    Alumni Association of the University of Michigan--OFFICIAL GROUP
•    University of Michigan Alumni
•    Michigan Engineering Alumni Society - OFFICIAL GROUP
•    General Motors
•    Inventors
•    Pen Collectors of America (PCA)

C. Eric Fonville, P.E.’s Honors:

2008 “Boss” Kettering Award -- SIDI Fuel Injector Isolation Team
2008 US Patent 7,320,301 -- Clock & Anchor Pipe Fitting
2007 US Patent 7,287,523 -- Bimetallic Thermal Flow Regulator
2006 US Patent 7,150,638 -- External Contact Connector Cap (Disposable)
2006 US Patent 7,103,957 -- Sacrificial Butt Joint Torque Converter Centering Insert
2006 US Patent 7,070,377 -- Grommet Bridge Assembly
2006 US Patent 7,040,268 -- Engine Cover Brace Assembly
2004 US Patent 6,827,353 -- Externally Supported Wide Tolerance Seal
2003 US Patent 6,591,801 -- Engine Cover Balanced Isolated Support and Seal
2007 Research Disclosure 516,052 -- Cast in Place Combustion Chamber for Cylinder Heads
2006 Research Disclosure 501,078 -- Oil Pressure Relief Valve Spring
2004 Research Disclosure 483,125 -- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Heater

C. Eric Fonville, P.E.’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch