Rick Dochterman

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Considerable experience in project management.

 Extensive knowledge in product design for manufacture.

 Proven ability to take project from concept to finished product.

 Proven capable of leading others in successful team effort.

 Considerable knowledge of various product materials and processes i.e. plastic, metal fabrications, welding, plating, anodizing, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, etc.

 15 years engineering management experience.

 Considerable product manufacturing experience.

 Lean manufacturing implementation experience.

 Effective cost control management of product design and development.

 Experienced in the use of current computer software: Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint and Outlook

 Experienced with material selection.

 Capable in the handling of customer relations and problem solving.

 Considerable experience in supplier negotiations.

 Familiar with Asian travel.

 Proven capability of building rapport with Asian counterparts in the completion of many projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JT Sports LLC, Bentonville, AR 10/02 –05/08

Design Engineer, Paintball Consumer Products

As Project Leader & Product Design Engineer at JT Sports, I have had to wear many hats. This position has required me to stretch myself and manage several projects at once. I have been responsible for the oversight of designers, product concept, design, commercialization, testing and release to production. I have had the opportunity to see my designs go to market, be featured in magazines and change the company’s market share for the better.

Also during my time at JT Sports, I was responsible for improving current products. I have been very successful in that effort; saving not only the company’s reputation, but also many hundreds of thousands of dollars in returned product. I have several patents to my credit some of which are currently on the shelves of large retailers. I have had the opportunity to travel to Asia and work with my counterparts in China. I pride myself that I have been able to build an excellent rapport with them, gaining the most from our relationship in the company’s interest.

It has always been my goal to work as a team player, building lasting relationships in the interest of my company.

Sears Manufacturing Company, Davenport, IA 10/92 – 8/02

Project Engineer, Off Road Seating Manufacturer

• Responsible for identifying customer requirements in new seat designs.

• Plan overall project timeline to assure timely completion.

• Responsible for design and release to production of several complex seat assemblies, for off road equipment manufacturers such as Case, IH & New Holland.

• Created test plans for several seat systems.

• Responsible for use of engineering tools FMEA, FEA, Rapid prototyping, DFQ.

• Management of design team required for completion of projects.

• Lead interdepartmental meetings for effective project communication.

• Proven success in meeting cost and timelines in the completion of many projects.

• Participated in Lean manufacturing projects, to streamline seat assembly process.

• Responsible for clear communication with suppliers’ in meeting component design criteria and timelines.

• Responsible for providing released product design for manufacture.

Rick Dochterman

Additional Experience & Accomplishments

Product Designer

• Responsibilities included new product design.

• Designed and assisted in construction of prototype commercial meat smoker.

• Designed and assisted in construction of 9000 lb automotive drive on scissors lift prototype.

• Designed and assisted in construction of 4500 lb automotive roller jack.

• Sheet metal product design and tooling experience.

Tool Designer and Programmer

• Specified capital equipment acquisition, machining center, drill presses, lathes, etc.

• Responsibilities included machine time estimation, tool design, N.C. programming, specify cutting tools, setup and test run machining center.

• Maintained catalog files and library, drawing and tool documentation.

• Projects included installation and setup N.C. Machining Center; design and build of all special fixturing used on machine center in the manufacture of aluminum air control valve bodies.

• Designed special drilling machine tools. Supported tool shop in the build of special machines and tooling.

• Updated full line of multi diameter carbide bore tooling. Advised and implemented the use of reversing style tapping attachments to reduce cost and machine wear. Advised and implemented the use of parabolic drilling tools.

Chief Tool Designer Assistant

• Design and detail of all types machine and weld tooling.

• Responsible for organizing work that was contracted to outside design and build firms.

• Projects included modification of large vertical broaching machine to facilitate rotation of heavy cast parts.

• Worked closely with Industrial Engineering.

• Completed time study course.

Military Summary

• US Army National Guard

Honorably Discharged

COURSES • CERTIFICATIONS • TRAINING

• Fundamentals of Seat Ride Dynamics

• Robust Design Using Taguchi Methods

• Quality Function Deployment

• Project Management

• How to Supervise People

• Lean Manufacturing

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance

• Basic Electricity and Electronics

• Pro/Engineer Basic and Advanced Part Design

• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action

• AutoCAD

• Pro/Engineer Fast Track 2.0 2007

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