Christian Hosbach
Summary
A technology enthusiast who's passionate about paving the future of design and manufacturing. Experienced in leading product design, manufacturing teams, project tracking, and budget management. Skilled in the integration of new technology, creative engineering solutions, and functional prototype builds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Hardware Engineering Manager
Desktop Metal (ExOne)
01.2022 - Current
- Chief engineer of X Series Metal/Ceramic BinderJet systems (X160PRO, X25PRO, InnoventX, supporting equipment)
- Lead and mentor, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Process and Research engineers
- Optimized design for manufacturing reducing rework and waste by over 20%
- Created product vision and customer journey strategy to reduce startup time of new customers and increase customer overall success
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Conducted innovation sessions to review and ideate around current technology limits and key areas for improvement, resulting in various hardware/software initiatives
Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer
The ExOne Company
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Project manager for all new print platform
- Led engineering team to design build, and, test all new 3D print platform in 10 weeks while staying 5% under budget
- Created detailed work instructions and process instructions to support internal manufacturing and customer machine operation efficiency
- Introduced new manufacturing methods, design practices and GD&T
- Led material substitution project which reduced product variability by 20% and cost by 15%
- Created modularity work plan to commonize components across all platforms
Research Engineering Leader
Ford Motor Company
06.2016 - 09.2019
- CAD and Research engineering team leader
- Supervised and led the design and integration of over 30 new technologies into one concept vehicle
- Interior lead on electric vehicle platform
- Project Manager of Ford NA's first Maker Space, equipment selection, acquisition, installation and training
- Led cross team innovation sessions to mature and develop new ideas generating over 50 patents per year
- Achieved 35% weight, 30% cost and 30% part count reductions through material and load path optimization of front seats
- Set timelines and coordinated deliverables for R&D projects.
Advanced Seat/Innovation Engineer
Ford Motor Company
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Developed low fidelity prototypes into CAD models, advanced additive prototypes, and to final production tooling
- Worked with various Additive Manufacturing equipment and suppliers (Fords Advanced Manufacturing Center)
- Design of injection mold, prototype and production tooling
- Material selection based on performance attributes, CAE, and physical testing
- Participated in Six Sigma training courses and leveraged DFMEA's to develop process improvements
- Developed 12 new ways of seat adjustment that were first in industry based on customer user studies
Procurement/Sales Engineer
PKMJ Technical Services
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Reduced lead times by collaborating closely with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of critical components.
- Collaborated with engineering team to identify opportunities for material substitutions or design changes.
- Played a crucial role in the development of annual procurement budgets, aligning material needs with financial constraints.
- Developed controls and systems to assure results of purchased products meet supplier quality performance.
- Created specifications and performance test requirements to facilitate procurement of mechanical and equipment.
Suspension Engineer
The Race Place
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Team Lead for Geneva College SAE Mini Baja
- Design of chassis and suspension for SAE Mini Baja
- Geometry verification with 2D articulating models.
- Fabrication: Welding, manual and CNC machining, sheet metal.
- Braking and electrical system design and testing.
- Complete vehicle setup and alignment, corner balancing and mass biasing
- Vehicle dynamic testing and tuning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA2011
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations leadership
- Product Development
- 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
- Business Development
- Injection Molding
- Material Science
- Troubleshooting
- CAD Software
Accomplishments
- 82 Patents/148 Invention Disclosures
- Ranked Top Achiever (Top 10% of engineers)
- Society of Plastic Engineers Grand Award Winner (2016)
- Henry Ford Technology, Excellence and Executive Awards
- Ford Young Innovator Award
Timeline
Hardware Engineering Manager
Desktop Metal (ExOne)
01.2022 - Current
Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer
The ExOne Company
09.2019 - 01.2022
Research Engineering Leader
Ford Motor Company
06.2016 - 09.2019
Advanced Seat/Innovation Engineer
Ford Motor Company
07.2012 - 06.2016
Procurement/Sales Engineer
PKMJ Technical Services
10.2011 - 07.2012
Suspension Engineer
The Race Place
08.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Geneva College
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