Open To Work
Tim Schmeits
Wayne,NE
Summary
Dynamic Product Director with a proven track record at Great Dane, driving innovative product strategies and enhancing performance metrics. Expert in strategic thinking and product vision, I led cross-functional teams to launch successful products, optimizing designs and reducing costs while fostering collaboration and achieving industry recognition.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Director Everest Trailers
Great Dane
Wayne, NE
06.1992 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and launch innovative product strategies.
- Directed market analysis to identify customer needs and industry trends.
- Oversaw product lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with engineering and design teams to enhance product features and usability.
- Established key performance indicators to evaluate product success and team performance.
- Oversaw product design and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout.
Design Engineer
Great Dane
Savannah, GA
10.1988 - 08.1992
- Designed and developed innovative trailer components to enhance durability and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize design processes and reduce lead times.
- Conducted thorough testing and analysis of prototypes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Analyzed customer feedback to drive iterative improvements in product designs and features.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for engineering specifications, ensuring project alignment across teams.
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Reduced material costs and waste, optimizing selection and utilization of resources.
Engineering Manager
Featherlite Trailers
Cresco, IA
08.1990 - 06.1992
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product design and development processes.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols, resulting in improved manufacturing consistency.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to identify client needs and develop customized engineering solutions.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Designed innovative engineering solutions, leading to patents and industry recognition.
- Performed concurrent design, manufacturing and engineering, reducing time required to bring products to market.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
Design Engineer
Timpte
David City / Wayne NE
01.1986 - 10.1988
- Led design projects to optimize trailer manufacturing processes and improve product quality.
- Oversaw development of engineering specifications for new product lines, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product designs and reduce production costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12-1985
Skills
- Product vision
- Product strategy
- Product performance metrics
- Strategic thinking
- Product training
- Salesforce
Affiliations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member Since 1989
ASME - Nebraska Section Board Member since 2008
Certification
- Licensed Professional Engineer-Nebraska
- Licensed PyrotechnicIan - Nebraska
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$125000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Product Director Everest Trailers
Great Dane
06.1992 - Current
Engineering Manager
Featherlite Trailers
08.1990 - 06.1992
Design Engineer
Great Dane
10.1988 - 08.1992
Design Engineer
Timpte
01.1986 - 10.1988
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nebraska, Lincoln