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Rick Houser

Columbia City

Summary

Seasoned Engineering Manager adept at seamlessly integrating project technical aspects and making information relatable to non-technical personnel. Experienced leader and program manager with 20+year history in field. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Manager / Design Engineer

Quality Inspection And Gage
01.2001 - Current
  • Manage projects from quoting to customer buyoff.
  • Responsible for all aspects of designs from department.
  • Designed innovative engineering solutions, to stay within budget and timeline.
  • Verify projects met required quality standards.
  • Streamlined communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, improving collaboration on complex projects.
  • Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.

Education

Tool Engineering -

ITT Technical Institute
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2000

Skills

  • Master Level in Autodesk Inventor creating 3D designs, build print, certification drawing and assembly prints
  • Understanding of GD&T, customer part prints, datums and tolerances
  • Understanding of CMM results and needed adjustments
  • Microsoft Office, creating BOM, work instructions, layout reports, design presentations
  • Using standard Quality hand tools, micrometers, calipers etc
  • Understanding PC-DMIS
  • Working with Vendors to remain in budget and timing on projects
  • R&R and Minitab
  • Proficient using JobBoss to order material and write POs

Timeline

Engineering Manager / Design Engineer

Quality Inspection And Gage
01.2001 - Current

Tool Engineering -

ITT Technical Institute

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