THOMAS RADSTAKE

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Deltona, FL 32738

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Product Manager - Engineering Manager - Engineering Professional

Broad experience in the management of high profile product launch and APQP

activities including product design, validation testing, project planning,

equipment procurement, DFM (Design for Manufacture), FMEA (Failure Mode &

Effect Analysis), and DVP (Design Validation Plan). Expert level in MS-

Project planning, technical writing, and communications. Proven success in

leading program activities in launching new 50 M+ products. Experience in

product development, product design, and product validation processes.

Broad working knowledge of business functions; business planning,

operations management, financial planning, capital planning, manufacturing

processes and plant layout, equipment contract negotiations, and equipment

supplier management, prototyping, and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

systems.

Professional Qualities and Strengths

Team/Relationship building Visionary Goal driven

Leader Process Mapping (PLM)

Facilitation GD&T Problem

solving Project Planning

Professional Highlights

Hutchings Automotive Products- 2011 - Present

Corporate Manufacturing Engineering Manager; Develop and lead the team to

attain 100% launch success. Manage key launch activities; feasibility

review, risk analysis, design reviews, equipment planning and procurement,

check fixture design and procurement, warranty failure analysis, PFMEA and

DVP development and execution, equipment validation with run-at-rate, and

development and implementation of poke yokes in new or existing product

lines. Manager of internal toolroom of 30 plus toolmakers. Re-design

existing manufacturing processes to obtain 5-pc flow and reduce floor space

and batch processing.

Key Contributions:

Obtained 100% launch success on high profile Turbo lines incorporating lean

manufacturing principles.

Implemented work order tracking system for internal toolroom to track

equipment build costs and lead time. Developed gauge and bender build

standards. Developed external equipment build supply base.

In process of revamping Engineering release system; map current system,

identify shortfalls, design new system aligning with future PLM - PDM

system, and develop product design standards

Reduced logistics expense by $800,000 per year through creative process

planning and change control on 20 M new business launch. Reduced equipment

build expenses by 25% with improved planning system.

Implemented drawing review activities to eliminate launch issues due to

product design errors; utilizing Autodesk Inventor software.

Developed external equipment supply base. Identify, schedule, and procure

all new equipment to supply 4 manufacturing facilities located in USA and

Costa Rica.

Guide the product engineering function to align manufacturing requirements

with product engineering efforts. Generate sales through customer

confidence and product expertise.

CN Architectural Design, LLC 2002 - 2009

Product Manager/entrepreneur; developed fabrication business filling a

demand for high quality, engineered, high-end custom railing and spiral

stair systems.

Key Contributions:

Managed multiple custom designed projects simultaneously from initial

negotiated contract through installation at customer location. Provided

exceptional customer service by designing each product to meet the

customer's needs and design preferences, providing effective product

planning through customer communications to meet deadlines. Maintained a

strong reputation for on-time delivery and meeting budget constraints.

Developed a strong, respectful reputation in the market area by building

relationships based on trust, expertise, and performance.

Provided a unique service of custom designed railings and stair systems

utilizing various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, steel,

bronze and glass or a combination of these.

Through continuous improvement efforts reduced the processing time of

spiral stair kits by 45%

TI Automotive 2004 - 2005

Product Manager; developed, validated, and launched a new brake jounce hose

coupling that met the requirements of Chrysler, FMVSS (Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards), and SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers). This

was a completely new product for TI with an initial 50 M contract with

Chrysler and the potential for annual growth of 200 M.

Key Contributions:

Successfully launched the new product following APQP (Advanced Product

Quality Planning) principles and strategies in design, quality, and

manufacturability.

Guided the team in process and product development, equipment design and

procurement; DFM (Design for Manufacture), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect

Analysis), DVP (Design Validation Plan), MS-Project planning and execution,

product engineering mentoring, and crimp analysis.

Developed a new coupling design and validated to Chrysler, FMVSS, and SAE

standards within 6-months; normal development project of this size usually

takes 12-18 months.

Located, procured, and tooled two rebuilt Hydromat machining centers from

Switzerland. Initial capital investment savings of 2 M with additional

annual savings through producing the brake couplings in-house.

Dana Corporation 1995 - 2002

Senior Product Engineer for the Hydraulic Brake Group; group mentor,

problem solver, and recognized as the product expert by the customer.

Key Contributions;

Design lead of Brake Design Engineers assisting with solving their design

problems.

Facilitated launch activities of multiple product lines including contract

review, design, prototyping, product cost analysis, design validation

testing, design review including DFM (design for manufacturing), APQP

(Advanced Product Quality Planning), ), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect

Analysis), DVP (Design Validation Plan), MS-Project planning and execution,

process validation, support of pre-launch and launch activities and PPAP

(Production Part Approval Process).

Represent Corporate Engineering group on the Advanced Product Development

Team involving the development of new products.

Represent Corporate Engineering group in enterprise wide implementation of

new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. Developed process mapping

for engineering functions within a specialized team environment. Enhanced

facilitation, relationship, and team building skills.

Develop and implement product testing procedures for quality problem

resolution.

Develop Hydraulic Brake Jounce Hose product design standards manual.

Participated in supplier development activities and supplier quality

problem resolution.

Corporate Tooling Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering; specified,

negotiated contracts, scheduled and procured automated tube bending

equipment and check fixtures for 11 production facilities; included

managing the customer's change requests affecting equipment design and

program timing. .

Key Contributions:

Sourced approximately 300 automated small dia. pneumatic tube benders and

check fixtures annually. Managed supply base of 10 tooling and check

fixture sources; 7 M in equipment annually.

Accomplished 4 yrs of managing equipment procurement with 100% on-time

delivery on 40-60 programs annually including hydraulic brake, power

steering and HVAC product lines..

Developed machine and check fixture build standards to be used as a

baseline for initial quoting process. Allowed standardizing of equipment

for recycling purposes which evolved into a 1 M annual savings.

Formal Education and Training

Bachelors Degree in Engineering Technology GPA: 3.66 Graduated

2010

Lawrence Technological University

Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Design Drafting Graduated

1985

Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology

Other Training:

Dale Carnegie Training MS-Project Training

Team Building FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect

Analysis)

Time Management APQP (Advanced Product Quality Panning)

GD&T ACAD (Inventor)

Additional Employment

S&H Fabrication and Engineering 1989 - 1995

Corporate Tooling Engineer for equipment fabrication division. Designed

tube forming tooling, bender components, and equipment concepts. Developed

facility layouts and process flow design. Programmed CNC mill and lathe.

Developed database software program to monitor labor hrs and equipment

progress through work order system.

Wallinga Body and Coach 1988 -

1989

Fitter/Welder of aluminum and steel dump truck bodies. Repair technician of

hydraulic components and systems for heavy truck.

Viking Cives Ltd. 1985 -

1987

Designer/Project Engineer; designed snow removal equipment including

component, snow blade, sander boxes, wing, and hydraulic systems. Also

designed fabrication fixtures for production.

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