ROBERT KOELZER

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I have lead many engineering teams and projects, through Engineering to Project and Product Management. My strengths include financial data management, technical problem solving, supplier and customer communication, product design and application engineering. Very familiar with Quality Functional Deployment, APQP, PPAP, Project Management, and other business tools for the development of products, from conception through to production launch and release to the market. SKILLS

Research Presentation

Design Development

Structural Analysis

CAD Drafting

Problem Resolution

Process Management

Project Management Proficiency

Engineering Design

Value Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Knowledge

Teamwork and Collaboration

Production Support

Schematic Reading

Project Management

Computer Skills

Product Development

Codes Compliance

Technical Reporting

Cost Estimates

Request for Proposals RFPs

Prototyping

Blueprints and Schematics

Mechanical Aptitude

Technical Drawings

Data Analysis

WORK HISTORY

06/2021 - 01/2024

R&D Engineer Manager

PETERSON Mfg. Co.

Lead major design projects for Lighting for the Commercial, Heavy Duty and Motorcycle Industries Lead a team of eleven engineers, both Mechanical and Electrical, through product development processes

Measure projects through timelines and milestones, for the projects from concept to production Project development following APQP and Quality Functional Deployment Communicate with customers daily on conference calls, and through participation in SAE, TMC and other industry task force groups

Lead a task force within the ATA TMC for LED Lights Out Criteria Also engaged with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance on creating a guideline for roadside inspectors Olathe, KS 66062 816-***-****

for disqualifying vehicles for non-functioning LED lights Review and provide guidance for patent applications, and reply to patent attorneys on applications pending.

01/2012 - 01/2021

R&D Engineering Manager

HALDEX Commercial Vehicle Systems

Lead engineering teams for new product development and value engineering Projects range from new product development to assembly line launches Lead the Engineering Group for Air Compressor, Air Treatment, Air Suspension, and Misc Air Products

Support the development of products from concept to production Initiate ideas to develop

Author or co-author of 20 Patents for products developed at Haldex and Midland-Grau Work with the manufacturing teams in Mexico and Europe for product Value Engineering and launch Make sure applications and products meet FMVSS121 and other government requirements Participate in SAE, TMC, and other industry task force groups Author of SAE standards for products related to our company's interest Participate in customer consultations in North America, Sweden, Germany, Italy, and France for product development.

01/2005 - 01/2012

Project/Product Manager

HALDEX Commercial Vehicle Systems

Lead major projects through to fulfillment, assembling cross functional teams, and outlining timelines for the completion of the projects to be on time and in budget, following APQP processes, including Quality Functional Deployment

Communicate and interact with customers for product applications, and new product development Review total costs of products and make pricing plans for both OEM and Aftermarket. 01/2000 - 01/2005

Engineering Supervisor

HALDEX Commercial Vehicle Systems

Worked with a Chinese Engineering Group to help with product launch of air compressors for the Asian and North American markets and assisted with the launch of a new manufacturing facility in China. 01/1991 - 01/2000

Design Engineer, Product, Principal

HALDEX Commercial Vehicle Systems

Support and lead engineering tasks for the development of pneumatic brake control devices, including the application of Anti-lock brake modules on customer vehicles Provide application engineering of Midland Grau and Haldex products to the customer base Worked with the US Marine Corp on installation of ABS components on Marine vehicles. 01/1988 - 01/1991

Design Engineer

CASE-IH Farm Equipment

Test hydraulic valves and other components and transmissions for CASE-IH for the farm and industrial equipment

Design hydraulic valves for farm and industrial equipment Conduct field trials of the products being developed in North America and in Europe Help with the launch of the transmission assembly facility in France. 01/1985 - 01/1988

Test Engineer

CASE-IH Farm Equipment

Test hydraulic valves and other components and transmissions for CASE-IH for the farm and industrial equipment

Design hydraulic valves for farm and industrial equipment Conduct field trials of the products being developed in North America and in Europe Help with the launch of the transmission assembly facility in France. 01/1984 - 01/1985

Territory Field Service Representative

FORD-NEW HOLLAND Farm Equipment

Responsible for solving field service issues in Northwest and North central Iowa Visit dealerships and customers to help solve equipment service issues Work with the Sales Managers in the area to develop the dealer network Review all warranty claims within that area.

EDUCATION

01/1991

MBA

Lewis University - Romeoville, IL

01/1984

BS: Agricultural Engineering Mechanical Technologies Kansas State University

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