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Timothy Hondorp

Haslett,MI

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager of New Product Development & Research and Development / Product Planning

XinPoint North America
Troy, MI
02.2017 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Xinpoint North America (XPNA) is a subsidiary of Xin Point Corporation which is a publicly owned manufacturer with manufacturing locations throughout China and Mexico
  • XPNA product portfolio consists of being a supplier to the automotive
  • Annual sales of 450 million+
  • Lead in all decorative finish development including plating, painting and PVD
  • Develop criteria for advanced finish development (I.e
  • Paint over Chrome)
  • Obtain all necessary visual approvals for product launch
  • Lead in all finish technical reviews and product adherence
  • Work closely with OEM design/engineering/studio on new finish development
  • Consulted on newly revised OEM chrome test standards
  • Coordinate the product design and development process with appropriate support departments such as tooling, manufacturing engineering, program management
  • Reviewed mold design and plating rack design and development
  • Participated in tooling reviews and DFEA and FMEA origination
  • Lead, conduct and/or participate in design and technical phase review meetings
  • Support investigation of product complaints to determine cause and implement corrective action
  • Interface with purchasing and marketing to develop supplier agreements for components and/or new products
  • Xinpoint North America (XPNA) is a subsidiary of Xin Point Corporation which is a publicly owned manufacturer with manufacturing locations throughout China and Mexico
  • XPNA product portfolio consists of being a supplier to the automotive
  • Annual sales of 450 million+

Manager of New Product Development& Research and Development

Certus Automotive
Auburn Hills, MI
04.2006 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: Certus Automotive International (CAI) is a privately owned manufacturer with manufacturing locations throughout China
  • CAI product portfolio consists of being a supplier to the automotive, telecommunications and consumer electronics markets
  • Annual sales of 150 million+
  • Engineering lead for all aspects of new product development or sustaining engineering including the design, prototyping, testing (verification and validation) risk management and documentation
  • Lead the redesign of existing components and qualifications of new components to improve cost, quality, utilize automated production techniques, optimize process capabilities and produce better products in a more cost-effective manner resulting in savings in excess of 2M
  • Assist in the sourcing and development of new components and materials with new and existing suppliers
  • Obtain quotations, purchase components and debug problems during the development phase
  • Conduct hands-on product testing and documents test results as required
  • Develop and coordinate the running of verification and validation test protocols for new/modified products
  • Includes validations for design, manufacturing process, assembly, and packaging
  • Coordinate the product design and development process with appropriate support departments such as tooling, manufacturing engineering, program management
  • Lead, conduct and/or participate in design and technical phase review meetings
  • Support investigation of product complaints to determine cause and implement corrective action
  • Interface with purchasing and marketing to develop supplier agreements for components and/or new products
  • Reviewed and audited various tool shops
  • Participated in tooling reviews and DFEA and FMEA origination
  • Reviewed mold design and plating rack design and development
  • Managed and oversaw the construction of more than 3 plating lines in China
  • Administrator for all IMDS submissions
  • Certus Automotive International (CAI) is a privately owned manufacturer with manufacturing locations throughout China
  • CAI product portfolio consists of being a supplier to the automotive, telecommunications and consumer electronics markets
  • Annual sales of 150 million+

Account Manager (General Motors and New Domestic)

Lacks Enterprises
Cascade Hills, MI
07.1992 - 04.2006
  • Company Overview: Lacks Enterprises, Inc
  • Is a privately owned global manufacturer with a world-class product portfolio, making it a leading supplier to the automotive, telecommunications and consumer electronics markets
  • Annual sales of 400 million
  • Managed and development the procurement of all GM business resulting in sales of excess of 100M
  • Managed the New domestics accounts including Nissan, Honda and Mercedes Benz
  • Assembled all costing and provided quotations for the molding and plating of the product
  • Initiated and participated in all the platform meetings and was involved in the launch at all three GM assembly facilities
  • Presented to the all the global OEM design studios and participate in SEMA shows and various tech reviews/shows
  • Lab Manger responsible for plating wet lab analysis and plating performance testing
  • Led QS9000, ISO and TS certification
  • Q.A
  • Reliability Manager responsible or PPAP, GD&T, FMEA, AAR and performance testing
  • Lacks Enterprises, Inc
  • Is a privately owned global manufacturer with a world-class product portfolio, making it a leading supplier to the automotive, telecommunications and consumer electronics markets
  • Annual sales of 400 million

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business/Political Science

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
09.1985 - 04.1989

Summary

Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Staff development
  • Task delegation
  • Revenue management
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Goal setting
  • Strategic planning
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Decision-making
  • Risk management
  • Project planning
  • Relationship building
  • Clear communication
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Operations management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management

Timeline

Manager of New Product Development & Research and Development / Product Planning

XinPoint North America
02.2017 - 12.2024

Manager of New Product Development& Research and Development

Certus Automotive
04.2006 - 05.2017

Account Manager (General Motors and New Domestic)

Lacks Enterprises
07.1992 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business/Political Science

Grand Valley State University
09.1985 - 04.1989
Timothy Hondorp