Engineer / Designer

Kurt Drotleff

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University of Cincinnati

Graduated: 2003

Experience: Research and Development, Engineering, Project management and

Technical Process

KNIGHT Global / Knight Ergonomics ( Remote) (Feb 2018-present)

Technical / Manufacturing Process Sales Engineer

Lead the discover, design and development of mechanical tool handling components and assembly processes for new product development projects within FORD Motor Company, Sharonville plant.

Developed engineering along with the process development team to provide manufacturing and assembly costs.

Facilitated direction and prioritization of development tasks and assist the project director with identifying required development resources.

Collaborate with multi-functional departments for supplier choice, design & process deliverables to manufacturing site on projects.

Initiated all aspects for manufacturing related activities (prototypes, build, tooling and validation) within different plant projects.

Participated / lead in technical design reviews, and buyoffs, for products and equipment.

Coordinated safety and ergonomics within each area for equipment designs.

BOGE Rubber and Plastics. Hebron, KY (May 2015 - 2018)

Design Release Engineer/Project Manager

Designing and managing chassis and suspension bushings and other rubber to metal components

for the leading automotive companies

Prepare component technical specifications and subsystem technical specifications

Develops, refines and finalizes criteria and typical sections using math data

Performs appropriate studies/alternatives, and recommends program

direction based on cost, mass, timing, variation, and other program imperatives

Supports/Leads prototype builds and delivery timing for component/subsystem to meet requirements

Coordinates engineering activities with other functions (e.g. suppliers, supplier quality, purchasing) to ensure delivery of product meeting requirements and imperatives

Diagnoses and corrects issues using statistical problem solving and quality control methods

HONDA R&D Americas Inc. Marysville, Ohio (July 2014- Feb 2015)

Design Engineer Automotive Interior Products (Contract)

Industrial designer, interior research department

Responsible for designing, building and modifying the full side engineering check models used in the research and development process for upcoming vehicle models

Consult with different design departments, project leaders and executives throughout the developmental process

Manage department supplies and ordering needs

Liaison between design groups and engineering

3-D Technical Services / 3-D MED Franklin, Ohio (April 2012 – July 2014)

Product Development Specialist / Project Lead / Industrial Designer

Responsibilities included: research and development, engineering and creation of medical prototypes of new products

Creating short run, or one off projects, cut costs in research and development as well as manufacturing

Model making, mold making, prototyping in clay and ren board, making tools and templates for production

Prototyping, urethane casting

Best One Tire and Service Cincinnati, Ohio (August 2010 - July 2012)

Commercial Sales

Coordinated all aspects of sales for commercial vehicles from sales to service

Responsible for billing and all aspects of accounting for each customer

Close communication with the service staff for suspension repairs and upgrades

Receiving and dispatching emergency road service calls, while working closely with manufacturer reps and fleet managers

Certifications

Graphic Design Certification - 2008 Great Oaks Career Campuses, Cincinnati, Ohio

Manual Skills

Clay modeler, sculptor, rapid prototyping

Metal fabrication, welding, finishing and paint

Automotive mechanics and restoration

Body restoration: - using fiberglass, Bondo and steel

Scale modeling in all mediums

Hand and power tool knowledge and safety

TARUS linear five axis mills and extruders

Rookwood Pottery (Production Artist)

Precision Built Corporation (Restorative Artist)

Freelance sculpture and painting and photography

Material Skills

Polymer clays, waxes - Wood and Stone

Metal, fiberglass and casting resins

Plastics and Rubbers

Software Tools

Microsoft and MAC OS

Autodesk ALIAS (owned, 2010 version)

CS Adobe suite - 3D Studio Max

Catia Design

Volunteer / Community

University of Cincinnati (Phi Kappa Theta Alumni Association)

Vice President (2004 – 2006) Annual event planning, launched alumni contact database

Event coordinator (2006 - 2008, 2010) – Annual event planning

Fine Arts Fund-Artist and participant (2010)

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and POPS- Fundraising/Marketing Campaign Representative (2000- 2006)

SCCA (Sports Car Club of America)-Corvette Club Road Racing Member (2000 - present)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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