Robert Rau Email & Phone Number

Lansing, Mi, Us

Spartan RV Chassis Team

•Lead weekly product development team meetings with suppliers, Quality, Purchasing, Validation, and multiple engineering teams•Project lead for an investigative and benchmarking project about product noise, which led to a design change that lowered product noise and put our product ahead of the competition•Decrease costs and timing of new programs by utilizing corporate common components and assemblies•Lead key stakeholder meetings for new programs/products•Observe validation testing for internal and regulatory requirements and analyze results•Participate in safety and DEI discussions to start each meeting•Attend product and assembly testing and Design Reviews Based on Test Results, occasionally virtually with international team members•Work directly with Design team to create components and assemblies, and set up CAE/FEA simulations and review results•Conduct benchmark testing on both GM and competitor vehicles•Run design review meetings in order to discuss issues and brainstorm solution ideas•Mentor new employees on the team

Mason, Michigan

A worldwide private corporation responsible for the development, manufacturing, and distribution of innovative food-service and beverage packaging solutions to some of the most recognizable brands and products.• Prioritize multiple projects of large size, scope, and duration as lead design/development engineer• Lead and coordinate project work with cross functional teams using the Stage Gate process, including Marketing, Manufacturing, Tooling, Product Handling, Packaging, and Quality personnel• Create designs of large families of products or complex assemblies that must correlate to one another using NX and Solidworks• Predictive Engineering Subject Matter Expert – Finite Element Analysis (NX Nastran Advanced Simulation), reverse engineering (competitor analysis, product scanning and point cloud analysis using Geomagic), and thermoformed prototype products and tooling in order to improve product quality and reduce time to market• Saved over $100,000 and 1.5 years in prototype tooling manufacture that was not needed due to Finite Element Analysis simulations for one project• Schedule and lead design reviews with design, tooling, and manufacturing teams prior to product release• Technical Lead on standards document for detailed component specification and requirements• Primary contact for communication with OSV companies to make sure milestones are met correctly and on time• Intellectual Property Subject Matter Expert – Patent landscape and prior art searches using Patsnap software in order to provide recommendations to Engineering and project team members• Experience with pre- and post-processing of 3D printed products and tooling• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to reduce administrative burdens by planning and leading events as a member of the Engineering Engagement Committee.• Member of the Environmental Impact Team – plan and lead recycling and clean up events in the Lansing area• Mentor lower level engineers and co-op students

Lansing, Michigan Area

A market leading provider of manufacturing solutions for complex, high-precision products and services for the Medical Device and Aerospace & Defense markets.• Checked and approved 3D models and 2D prints of products and tooling created by the design team using NX software• Followed new programs from quote to production for both medical and aerospace product lines• Created engineering changes and process changes for production parts• Utilized APQP processes for new parts• Monitored product life cycle using workflows with Teamcenter PLM Software• Lead and was a member on cross-functional teams with various departments (design, quality, regulatory, forge, machining, etc.) • Used DeForm Forge Simulation software to check and analyze die and part models before they are manufactured• Problem-solved issues from forging runs for both new and legacy parts• Communicated with customers to provide schedules and part/forging issues• Trained new employees and supervise co-op students

Findlay, Oh

A company that specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing and sales of passenger and light truck replacement tires, radial medium truck tires, and materials and equipment for the truck tire retread industry.• Designed tire treads, sidewalls, fonts, and profiles for various applications (passenger, SUV/light truck, high performance, commercial) using Pro/Engineer• 3D printed plastic tire tread and sidewall sections on a rapid prototype machine• Utilized continuous improvement by attending Cooper’s test track to analyze and record tire development and testing programs• Created and managed a design standards document, which is referenced by the majority of the technical personnel for all new and current tire sizes/profiles/voids• Researched and developed different elements and characteristics to be used on new products, and benchmarked against competition• Wrote test programs for tire development and testing applications, and evaluated results• Worked directly with external customers in order to quickly assess their objectives and requirements• Created presentations and reports for other internal departments, as well as for external customers

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

A Tier 1 automotive, aerospace and specialty manufacturer that is an industry leader in precision machining, production, assembly and testing for the world's automotive, airline, and defense industries.• Developed scrap management program for new facility – company saved about $3500 in the first year program was in place• Created 3D models, assemblies, and 2D detailed drawings using Solidworks• Converted 2D part prints to 3D models using Solidworks• Designed and modified fixtures, gages, and parts for automotive and aerospace facilities• 3D printed plastic prototypes with Stratasys Dimension Rapid Prototype Machine• Reverse engineered parts, fixtures, and gages for automotive and aerospace product lines• Created Machine Setup Books