Ron Hartman

Experience

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  Ford Motor Company

  Jan 1987 - Aug 2008

  Managed a $33M program, a staff of 3 mechanical engineers, and 2 joint venture suppliers, Magna-Steyr and Navistar Truck. Facilitated the system integration and launch of powertrains on F650, F750, and Ranger vehicles and rolled out a new dual clutch transmission for the F650.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Developed and implemented engineering requirements for 2 new diesel engines including all new urea emission systems, 3 automatic transmissions, 3 manual transmissions, and 4 axles.➤Improved service year-to-date repairs by up to 20%.➤Realized cost savings of $62.50 per unit. Show less Developed and built 110 plug-in electric vehicles with 100-mile range on single charge. Interfaced with 30 Lockheed Aerospace Engineers and led Program Management Teams on EV motor, dual battery, and climate controls. Served as Steering Committee Member for Hybrid Electric Vehicle Challenge.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤ Drove $58M increase in profits by developing and implementing Premium-Priced Escort GT Feature Car.➤ Reduced piece costs $847 per vehicle by launching a new vehicle program for interior trim, seats, and electrical systems.➤Earned Ford Customer-Driven Quality Award issued by the Executive Vice President. Show less Worked on vehicle integration of small car climate controls, electrical systems, and engine cooling including hot and cold weather prototype testing.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Generated $2M in annual savings by designed steering column race assembly and eliminating rattle.➤ Achieved Best in Class A/C interior cooling for Tempo/Topaz by increasing a new 6mm condenser from 580mm to 610mm.➤ Drove savings of $1.55 per piece and $693K in tooling for Escort/Tempo by conducting design and crash film reviews to verify the pierce nut on seatbelt track was not required. Show less

  • Product and Program Supervisor

    Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Strategic Planning Supervisor / Global Program Management Team Leader

    Jan 2003 - Nov 2007

  • Senior Mechanical Engineer

    Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

  • Engineering Supervisor

    Jan 1997 - Dec 2000

  • Technical Quality Specialist Engineer

    Jan 1995 - Dec 1996

  • Product Planning Supervisor

    Jan 1989 - Dec 1994

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Jan 1987 - Dec 1988
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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2021

  Team Leader Hydraulic Mining Shovels / Dortmund, Germany working at supplier in Croatia identified 104 productivity improvements on 14 buy level parts. Resourcing 71 Large Mining Truck parts from supplier Cat had to exit.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Croatia Supplier total savings of 27.93 hours per machine manufacturing time / 12.6% higher supplier delivery performance. ➤Designed 5 new Hydraulic Mining Shovel power module doors saving 11.5 hours manufacturing time (29% less time), higher quality.➤$109,028 savings resourcing 71 Large Mining Truck parts without causing not one line down at Decatur, IL Plant. Show less Spearheaded new product introduction (NPI), facilitating design reviews and FMEAs. Developed, implemented, and executed strategy for cab systems and components. Performed product feasibility investigations for next generation products. Provided technical guidance and ensured compliance with specifications and design guides.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS➤Optimized processes, procedures, systems, and best practices to increase efficiency and quality.➤Identified opportunities to contain costs by analyzing product commonality matrices.➤Awarded patent for using LEDs in active matrix clusters to display active grade control. Show less

  • SR Supply Collaboration Engineer

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2021

  • SR Engineering Specialist - Design

    Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Engineering Specialist - Design

    Mar 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Design Engineering Team Leader

    Oct 2010 - Feb 2013