Chris Schumacher

Responsible for all new product development, tooling design for compression molding and new part releases for manufacturing thermoplastic composites. Robotics automation and process systems development. Working with a team of Engineers to design and develop carbon fiber parts, for mass production. Creating packaged designs and assemblies using Solidworks CAD that are release on time and ready for lean manufacturing. * Exceptional punctuality of new product releases with strict schedule adherence * CAD Design and assemblies using Solidworks software. Drafting GD&T drawings * Engineering new product designs for customers by streamlining the design process * Research and Development of new innovative products with new manufacturing process technologies * Bill of material creation and order routing process documentation for manufacturing

Lead creative activities for a team to generate innovative product solutions and successfully launch hundreds of automotive accessory new products each year. (Averaging 50 annually) Products designed with 3D CAD Solidworks. 2 * Planned and implemented project schedules, budgets and work activities for new products in development with focus on successful launch of new products for Jeep and Truck markets. * Innovations that generated profit for the company using advanced rapid prototyping and manufacturing techniques to reduce development costs. * Develop new-product and aftermarket line extensions. Extensive work with Over Seas suppliers.

Leading a team of 20 Engineers, Project Managers and Designers to successfully design and manufacture aftermarket boat and marine products. Developed and created innovative OEM and aftermarket marine parts that were released prompt and ready for production. * Focused on implementation of Solidworks and Gerber software for design and development * Change cut and sew design process implementation using AutoCAD * Process improvement tube bending CNC implementation from hand operation * Released 5o new products for sales and marketing in the first year * Developed and implemented brand new CNC fabric cutting trimming process improving out put

Led a team of 15 designers and engineers to successfully increase our speed to market with new OEM/aftermarket automobile products each year (25 in 2005, 50 in 2006). Created and developed all new products for the 2007 Jeep Wrangler and awarded 3 patents. Designed using 3D CAD Solidworks and Catia software. Implemented change and a new product development process for much needed improvement to our credibility in the marketplace. * Introduced new products in development with focus on successful launch on time * This new product line was later launched companywide and proved to be the most successful and creative idea for 2006 * Worked directly with Lean manufacturing processes and Six Sigma principles * Solid understanding of 3D CAD to design parts using Faro Technologies point cloud coordinate measuring system * Working under quality standard TS16949 and using DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, PSW, DOE, ECN, ECR processes 3 * Managed all outsource suppliers to release quality products to the market place. United States, Asia and South Africa

Lead creative activities of a multi disciplined team to generate innovative product solutions and successfully launch hundreds of automotive accessory new products each year. (Averaging 125 annually) Products designed with 3D CAD I-DEAS Master series and 2D AutoCAD * Planned and implemented schedules, budgets and work activities for new products in development with focus on successful launch of new products. * Innovations that generated profit for the company using advanced rapid prototyping * Reverse engineering to begin the design of new products with turnkey digital product development. Implemented Faro Technologies 3D point cloud data software Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) * Develop OEM new-product and aftermarket line extensions. Designed repeatable and capable tooling. Complete cost analysis on new products with design and development cycle time analysis. * Worked directly with manufacturing to launch tools and products into production on time. * Executed Quality Control systems QS9000 and TS16949. Proficient at using DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, PSW, DOE, ECN, ECR processes. Conducted and led Kaizen events to establish lean manufacturing.