Rocky Otte

Experience

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  General Pattern

  Jan 1994 - now

  Project Manager/Foundry Pattern Maker/Marketing Coordinator

  • Managed multiple prototype and production programs for clients. • Provided key expertise in the determination and development of quality-engineered solutions in accordance with client specifications. • Provided exceptional customer service while interacting with a large base of customers. • Developed automotive sales to Tier I & II OEM suppliers. • Spearheaded planning and set-up of new rapid prototype facility in England, including capital equipment purchasing, facility layout, policy, procedure, budget development, initial staffing and training, and daily operations until full functionality was attained.• Completed set-up of secondary prototype facility in Germany, independently established major sales programs while also managing all aspects of operations.• Held full accountability for management and guidance of Polyurethane Department and its staff. • Developed and implemented foundational training program for the Finishing Department. Emphasis on basic skills resulted in a 30% decrease in return/rejections within four-months and concurrent bottom-line savings.• Managed 2nd and 3rd shift prototype work, ensuring proper staff levels. Show less

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  Invest Cast

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  • Coordinate the timely and cost effective introduction of new projects.• Assist sales with technical support.• Provide quote revisions to sales.• Prepare and deliver formal presentations to customers and management.• Prepare tooling methods and concepts.• Process Engineering change requests and ensure required documentation is kept current.• Facilitate research and selection of outside services and components.• Assist Tool Designers and Toolmakers • Managed daily operations and ensured production cycles were met, from part design to fabrication.• Managed schedules, workflows, safety, personnel and equipment.• Cleaned, repaired and performed preventive maintenance on CNC machinery.• Reduced set up time and machining time through process improvements.• Read and interpreted blueprints and technical drawings.• Worked well independently, within a team and possessed the ability to coordinate efforts with fellow co-workers.

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  • Machine Shop General Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
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  HOOAH Foundation

  Aug 2011 - now

  Minnesota Chapter President & Co-founder

  H.O.O.A.H. Inc. a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization under the general direction of an all-volunteer National Board of Directors.

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  Invest Cast inc

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Prototype Casting General Manager

  • Furnish quality criteria. • Prepare routings, bill of materials and update as required.• Ensure all product launch procedures are followed.• Review current/past prints and provide recommendations for improvement.• Review applications with the customer.• Provide general problem solving and trouble-shooting.• Clarify customer requirements and changes on present products and rely to team.• Manage time and budget, initiate action to identify and resolve problems, and ensure goals are met. Show less

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  Lake Air Metals

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2017

  Plant Manager

  Overseeing all daily operations of the Metal Fabrication plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. • Driving processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.• Driving continuous improvement and optimization of all precision metal fabrication processes.• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations• Responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping