Engineer Manager
Resume:
Michael Erhardt, P. E.
Holland, Michigan 49424
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Summary
A highly qualified problem solver, a growth driven product engineer and
manager with extensive experience in program management, product design,
development and manufacturing. Possesses proven ability to design
innovative products and the ability utilize different manufacturing methods
based on projected production quantities to minimize capital expenditure
and to achieve optimize product profitability. Have the ability and
experience to standardize components, sourcing and consolidate functions to
enhance product production.
Experience
Continental Automotive Systems, Dearborn, Michigan
Design Release Engineer, 2006-2009
Product: Transmission Electrical Hydraulic Control Modules (TEHCMs)
Worked at supplier facility building prototype transmission modules,
evaluated test data, rebuilt modules if components failed and shipped
modules to customer for evaluation. Hired, supervised and scheduled Test
Technicians for 24 hour 7 day a week schedule. Held joint meetings at
supplier with customer and company personnel. Worked with customer at China
manufacturing plant. Held weekly Product Development Team meetings to
review supply's component issues. Reviewed and approved or denied customer
design changes and updated product specifications when required.
Anderson Technologies, Grand Haven, Michigan
Product Manager (Consultant), 2005-2006
Product: Injection Molded Components and Injection Molds
Managed the building, sampling and customer acceptance of 26 injection
molds with 59 different part numbers for new chair program. Worked with
offshore mold builders to obtain mold quotes and new molds. Involved with
the design reviews of the components, the PPAP and PFMEA paperwork,
following the mold build, the mold sampling and rework of the molds to meet
customer's needs and the assembly of the molded parts. Tracked and
reviewed all the PPAP paperwork before submitting it to the customer.
Hilite International, Whitehall, Michigan
Product Engineer, 2003-2005
Product: Automotive transmission shifting solenoids
Customer contact for the Product Engineering Department. Scheduled the
building of prototypes along with product testing. Developed time lines
and test plans (DVP&R) to meet customers' requirements. Maintained contact
with the customer and resident engineer to address any concerns and opened
issues. Involved with redesigns that improved production yield and reduced
product costs. Wrote lab reports for internal and external customers.
Analyzed competitor products for new ideas.
Anderson Technologies, Grand Haven, Michigan
General Manager - Technical Center, 2000-2002
Product: Injection Molded Components and Injection Molds
Managed the injection mold build and repair facility, which employed three
mold makers and a mold designer. Scheduled the work in order to meet
quoted production date. Reviewed program status and design issues with the
customers. Developed Mold Standards Handbook for suppliers. Justified and
purchased CNC Machining Center to meet customer's build schedule.
Velvac, Inc., New Berlin, Wisconsin
Director of Product Engineering 1997-1999
Product: Heavy Duty Mirror for Truck, Busses and RVs
Established teamwork and employee empowerment to increase department
throughput and decrease product development time. Set employee goals
through Management by Objectives. Established and responsible for annual
department budget, business and static planning. Developed new mirror
products for RV industry.
Sprague Devices, Inc. Michigan City, Indiana
Engineering Manager - Product, Manufacturing, Industrial, Concurrent and
Test Lab 1989-1996
Product: Heavy Duty Windshield Wiper Systems for Trucks, Busses and RVs
Consolidated 2 Product Engineering departments into one for greater
efficiency and product standardization. Combined the Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering Departments into one effective functioning group.
Design responsible for a new product line that doubled the company sales
($10 million/per year increase). Implemented process changes that improve
production output and reduced product cost. Responsible for reviewing and
approving all new designs before product testing.
Clark Components International, Buchanan, Michigan
Engineer - Applications, Design, Development, Resident 1978-1998
Product: Off Highway Planetary Axles
Held product design responsibility for transfer of product line into
another plant. Trained the assembly department in proper assembly
procedures. Analyzed different manufacturing methods and materials used in
product. Developed method to predict spur gear tooth hardness at surface
and at tooth core. Responsible for developing redesigns to improve product
performance.
Additional Experience
Diedrich Drilling Equipment, LaPorte, Indiana
Consultant 1980-1989 (Concurrent)
Product: Water Sampling Drilling Equipment
Performed power train and structural analysis on drilling equipment.
Designed/developed (first in industry) a two-speed gear box, enabling
operator to easily shift gears while operating equipment. Designed
floatation and substructure for pontoon boat and designed the hulls for
floating hotel rooms.
Mapleview Animal Hospital, Holland, Michigan
Veterinary Technician - 2002
Service: Surgical Hospital for Dogs, Cats and other animals
Responsible for the care of animals' pre and post surgery. Assisted vet in
the operating room by preparing the animals for surgery, monitoring
anesthesia and vital signs. Handled cleaning, sterilizing and packing
surgical instruments and maintained stock of expendable surgical equipment.
Lovejoy, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois
Mechanical Staff Engineer 1975-1977
Product: Shaft Coupling, Universal Joints, Variable Speed Pulleys
Selected and design products that would perform in customer's application.
Developed cost effective solutions to field problems.
Education
Indiana Institute of Technology, Ft. Wayne, Indiana
BS Mechanical Engineering 1975
License
Professional Engineer, State of Indiana
Professional Training
Injection Mold Design
The Manager as Coach and Counselor
ISO 9000 Internal Audit Training
Fast New Product Development
The Engineering Expert and the Court
Design for Competitiveness
Fatigue of Materials and Structures
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