Ray Olle Email & Phone Number

Solon, Ohio, United States

Solon OH

• Responsible for developing and implementing an overall product development strategy for the Mechanical Fastening product line
• Manage the creation/development of products from concept to launch with input from customers, other ERICO functions and senior management
• Research, select, develop and project manage through launch new products to support continued sales and profit
• Developed an overall product plan for Mechanical Fastening that detailed targeted areas for development
• Responsible for leading the development activity for several Presidential projects

• Responsible for maintaining overall profitability of the CADDY® Mechanical product line worldwide
• Led multiple cross-functional teams in the development of all-new product catalogs for the North American, Australian and European markets
• Developed a variety of new marketing materials for the mechanical line, including product posters, product data sheets, banners, point-of-sale displays and e-mail “blasts”
• Responsible for forecasting sales of mechanical products worldwide
• Proposed and sponsored new product development activities that resulted in cost savings and the first proprietary innovative mechanical products
• Developed and made technical presentations on U.S. codes, standards, and product range to various customers and sales personnel worldwide

• Planned and directed all aspects of FF Product Engineering activities globally, including integration of international product development personnel and projects, establishment of global procedures and systems
• Ensured all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes were in conformance with organization’s established policies and objectives
• Direct responsibility for 40 development projects and direction of up to 19 engineering personnel including Development Engineers, Application Engineers, Designers, Drafters, Technicians, and Engineering Co-ops
• Developed and implemented a formal stage-gate process for new product development
• Developed format for overall monthly report for the Corporate Operations group
• Authored a comprehensive study of the U.S. strut (formed metal channel) market, complete with recommendations for the future strategic direction of this product line

• Managed or oversaw the management of an average of ten development projects annually with individual capital investments ranging from $100k - $500k.
• Instituted multiple product development procedures and initiatives

• Managed the day-to-day activities of the CADDY® product development team
• Developed the first Technical Plan, a contract between engineering and sales that detailed all of the support activities provided to the Business Group by engineering, for ERICO

• Team leader of the CADDY® new product development team
• Increased new product development output over 300% the first year in the group
• Served as the liaison to UL for all UL-related activities, including maintenance of existing files and applications for listings on new products

• Championed a project that led to ERICO’s obtaining a UL listing on the CADWELD® exothermic welding process
• Charter member of the ERICO Engineering Leadership Council, instrumental in creating and instituting key engineering policies and procedures

• Held position of lead Mechanical Engineer on last eight projects, including a $1M air system expansion for a Power Generation Laboratory
• Designed process piping, fire protection, and plumbing systems and equipment layouts for various
• Performed in-depth pipe stress analysis, flow and pressure drop calculations, valve sizing, wrote various engineering studies, scopes of work and piping material specifications
• Positioned required daily contact with a variety of customers and vendors, supervising new engineers and drafting personnel, and field supervision of contractors