William Rohr
Rancho Palos Verdes,US
Summary
SR Manager overseeing BIW Frame team to deliver EV program on time. Resolve proprietary battery enclosure sealing challenges. Develop and define acceptable leak rates. Develop test equipment to validate leak rates. Develop sealing materials used to seal battery enclosure. Develop processes for implementation. Product Engineer with 20 years BIW/Manufacturing experience. 15+ years at Chrysler includes BOF Underbody and SUV/CUV Upperbody. Recognized for ability to identify/implement cost reductions, quality enhancements, and increased profit margins. Body Systems Engineer at Navistar with CIW/Exterior experience on heavy-duty commercial vehicles (Class 5-7). Possess strong manufacturing background within a variety of applications including manufacturing process, tooling set up and debug, and tool and gage design. Enjoy new challenges, have vision of what it takes to be successful. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 6-8 employees with 6 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 6-9 employees with 6 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
SR Manager
Canoo
02.2022 - Current
- Lead skateboard (Frame) team from product concept to production
- Support leadership goals and objectives
- Overcame sealing issues with proprietary battery enclosure design
- Oversee conceptual design of 2nd generation Frame
- Present cost roll ups and annual budgets to leadership.
Underbody Engineer
Canoo
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Design and develop first generation Skateboard for electric vehicle at Canoo
- SKB designed to accommodate multiple variants of Cabins with no change require
- Support Beta build at UHI.
Product Engineer
Chrysler (Contract through Tata Technologies)
10.2012 - 09.2018
- BIW/Structures (Upperbody)
- RU (2017 minivan) Roof Systems
- Responsible for all aspects of design/release for BIW roof systems including; integration of cross functional components (Electrical, Interior, Exterior), ensure product meets cost/weight targets, Safety and Durability requirements, Stamping/Manufacturing requirements, Welding/Sealing requirements
- Lead cross functional design reviews as needed and meet program deliverables/timelines
- Use of hot stamp and high strength materials.
- WM (2015 Maserati SUV) Roof Systems
- Lead and identify design requirements to match program objectives including defining EBOM, establishing cost/weight targets and timing
- Ensure product designs meet Safety (FMVSS), NVH and Durability requirements
- Responsible for all aspects of Product design to ensure final product meets manufacturing process, is Stamping feasible and fully integrated with Interior/Exterior components
- Lead cross function design reviews as required (program mothballed June 2013).
- WK (2013 Grand Cherokee) Upperbody quality enhancements
- Lead design modifications of Bodyside Outer to address high Door closing efforts
- Primary door seal contact surface being revised to counter effects caused by hot stamped and hi strength reinforcements that are dimensionally not capable
- Working with Stamping, Plant Quality, Perceived Quality and Dimensional and cross-functional Teams to correct an ongoing open issue since launch of vehicle in 2011.
Product Engineer
Ford Otosan (Contract through RLE)
11.2011 - 10.2012
- BIW/Structures (2014.5 B460 Underbody)
- Responsible for integrating carry over designs into next generation B-segment Transit where applicable
- Design new components as required meeting; design objectives (cost/weight targets) NVH, Durability and Safety requirements, program timing requirements, design objectives and cost targets
- Develop new designs based on capabilities of supply base (press brake and folded designs)
- Responsible for all aspects of design to ensure product meets manufacturing process, GD&T targets and fully integrated with Interior/Exterior components.
Product Engineer
Chrysler CTC (Contract through RGBSI)
12.2009 - 11.2011
- BIW Structures (M family Upperbody) (2014 MM/MA) Responsible for all phases of part design (BSI and Dpillar Assemblies)
- Ensure product designs meet Safety (FMVSS), NVH and Durability requirements
- Maintain EBOM, work within cost/weight targets, interface with outside suppliers, internal stamping and manufacturing to validate designs meet functional objectives and manufacturing requirements
- Additional responsibilities include launch support, validation, cost savings and mid cycle activities
- Program realigned (originally designated as C-segment CUV) morphed into 2014 KL (Cherokee)
- KL is a D-segment CUV that replaces Jeep Liberty.
Project Engineer
Navistar TDTC (Contract through PPP Careers)
07.2008 - 12.2009
- CIW/Structures: Red Square Program, Cost reduction, ITAR
- Lead on joint venture (Navistar/GM) for top hat program to produce new Class 5 commercial vehicle product line
- Responsible for integration of tilt mechanism on LCF and design support where needed
- Lead for CIW cost/weight reduction team
- Responsibilities include all phases of design, validation, and releasing
- Responsible for making solid business cases, understanding impact to manufacturing and propose alternatives to present to Sr
- Management
- Lead design/technical reviews, support trials/build events and work with supply base to develop lowest cost capital investment to meet functional objectives.
Product Engineer
Chrysler JTE, CTC (Contract through MSX/Gtech)
03.1999 - 07.2008
- Product Engineer (Truck Platform) 2009 DS (light duty) and 2010 DJ, D2, DD, DP (heavy duty derivatives)
- Top hat programs using carryover/modified (underbody) were possible
- Responsible for all phases of new part design, integration and release of underbody (floor assemblies, underbody rails/ladder assemblies and underbody heat shields)
- Additional responsibilities included; meeting functional objectives, cost/weight targets, timelines, source packages, component/system validation, and process improvements
- Responsible to interact with stamping supply base (internal/external) to validate components meet formability and dimensional objectives (SPIR’s, FMEA’s and PPAP)
- Onsite support required at assembly plants to interface new body shop tooling with new product (SLNAP and WTAP)
- Responsibilities included interfacing with cross-functional product teams, ME, suppliers and launch team at assembly plants to achieve program objectives.
Product/Process Engineer
JS McNamara
02.1998 - 03.1999
- Responsible for underbody (BIW) process/product on 345 program (joint venture GM/Izzusu)
- Styling (body panels) inputs came from Japan, manufacturing inputs from U.S
- Responsible for processing BIW (underbody) using Rob Cad to meet/determine cycle times using cost constraints and footprint defined
- Tooling designs (endefectors, conveyors, and turntables) developed using Unigraphics (UG).
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Macomb Community College
Warren, MIBachelor of Science - Automotive Design
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Leadership Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Data-driven decision-making
- Organizational improvement
- Team Development
- Technical Proficiency
Education
Bachelors of Science (Automotive Design) Central Michigan University, Associates (Applied Science) Macomb Community College, DaimlerChrysler Quality Institute (continuous learning), Process FEMA, Design FEMA, DVP&R Effective Test Planning, Error/Mistake Proofing (EMP), Control Plan Development (CPD), Test to Failure for Mechanical Systems, Design FMEA for Systems and Components, Weibull Analysis in Reliability, Catia V5 (fundamentals and DMU), Catia V5 Advanced Surface Design (120 hrs) Oakland Community College 2006, Catia V5 Basic (60 hrs) MSXI University 2004, Unigraphics GM University (120 hrs) Warren, MI. 1998
Professional Highlights
- SR Manager overseeing design and development of 1st generation skateboard (Frame) at Canoo.
- Product engineer at Canoo for 1st generation skateboard (Frame).
- Long-term overseas experience at Ford Otosan, Turkey.
- Successful ground up design/support on Truck platform (2000 - 08) including multiple derivatives of platform.
- Successful ground up design/support (upper body) on Jeep platform (2011 WD/WK) including derivatives.
- Successfully launched most complex program at FCA (full size truck program, four body styles, 3 plants, 2 countries).
- Successful ground up design on CUSW platform (2014 MM/MA/KL) using Fiat common underbody architecture.
- Implemented multiple cost savings initiatives on Truck, Jeep and Chrysler platforms.
Timeline
SR Manager
Canoo
02.2022 - Current
Underbody Engineer
Canoo
09.2018 - 02.2022
Product Engineer
Chrysler (Contract through Tata Technologies)
10.2012 - 09.2018
Product Engineer
Ford Otosan (Contract through RLE)
11.2011 - 10.2012
Product Engineer
Chrysler CTC (Contract through RGBSI)
12.2009 - 11.2011
Project Engineer
Navistar TDTC (Contract through PPP Careers)
07.2008 - 12.2009
Product Engineer
Chrysler JTE, CTC (Contract through MSX/Gtech)
03.1999 - 07.2008
Product/Process Engineer
JS McNamara
02.1998 - 03.1999
Associate of Applied Science -
Macomb Community College
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Design
Central Michigan University
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