Joe Richter
Hutchinson,MN
Summary
Results-driven Supervisor in Product Engineering, recognized for generating $35M in annual sales through effective team oversight and process improvements. Expertise in training and mentoring staff, with a strong focus on customer service and problem-solving.
I have a strong back ground in custom cabinetry deign & development working with all areas of the business.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Product Engineering
Cabinetworks Group
03.2008 - Current
- Oversee Custom Quotes, generating approximately $35M annually in sales.
- Oversee Post Order Engineering team entering bills of materials, setting up new parts & components, and creating production drawings.
- Oversee Drafting Team developing standard product drawings and specifications. Team members in Waconia, MN and Pune, India)
- Oversee New Material specifications & new product build work instructions
- Work with all functional areas creating changes through the NPD process.
- Work with my teams to improve processes to make their jobs easier and create consistently accurate outputs.
Product Designer/CAD Drafter
Plato Woodwork Inc.
04.1996 - 03.2008
- Led design processes for custom cabinetry and millwork projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications.
- Mentored junior designers on industry best practices and innovative design techniques.
- Utilized AutoCAD software to create detailed drawings and prototypes for production purposes.
Education
No Degree - Drafting & Design
Hutchinson Area Vocational
Hutchinson, MNAssociate of Science - Mechanical Drafting & Design
916 Vocational
White Bear Lake05-1987
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Problem Solving
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks exposure
Timeline
Supervisor, Product Engineering
Cabinetworks Group
03.2008 - Current
Product Designer/CAD Drafter
Plato Woodwork Inc.
04.1996 - 03.2008
No Degree - Drafting & Design
Hutchinson Area Vocational
Associate of Science - Mechanical Drafting & Design
916 Vocational