Ryan Tait Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Florida, United States

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for product development of Calphalon and Mr. Coffee espresso/coffee makers. Managing all R&D and PM aspects; ID concept, prototype testing, recipe development, usability studies, tooling, prototype builds, and finally launching the product.• Working with the cross functional team from initial concept to launch. • Developed new testing methods and analyzing tools (Power Bi).• Great understanding of FDA food processing (Retort, Hotfill, UHT) for beverages and food. • Food/Packaging Consumable experience. • Spherification an Sodium Alginate Expert. • Coffee science and experience with ECBC and SCA testing methods• Competition analysis, testing and tear down of ADC Coffee makers. • Working closely with Chinese supplies to make sure the product meets our specifications.• Working closely with 3rd party R&D and food chemists.• Responsible for final FOB costs. • Solidworks, Creo, and Windchill PLM • Experience launching products into Walmart, Target, Costco, and Amazon

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Lead all VAVE projects within the Electric Cooking, Fans, Pet/Pro, and Cookware. • Added $1.6M into the funnel for 2020 and 2021• Managed over 30 projects at a time between all categories.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for developing and launching Calphalon Cookware products. • Successfully launched multiple projects on time and with in budget. Each project can include over 30 skus and with different launch dates. • Worked closely with American and Chinese suppliers.• Responsible for overall project management of each project. • Develop new testing procedures and overall test plans (DVPR) • Reviewing and testing competitor products, then apply lessons learned

Cypress, California, Us

Responsible for all mechanical items related to the development of Display Audio (DA) (touch screen audio head unit) for Honda motor vehicles. Managed all mechanical related items for DV/PV testing, fit and finish in vehicle, meet A-side appearance and performance spec, prototype builds, tooling maturation/schedules, all approvals from Honda, and continued to provide support through mass production. • Communicated with hardware and software teams to ensure proper development.• Worked with LCD, capacitive touch sensor, in-mold film, CAN Bus (GA Net for Audio), anti-Finger print, anti-reflection, and anti-glare technologies. • Worked side-by-side with our Honda R&D PIC and other Honda team members to ensure all development items were successfully met. • Responsible to creating and editing all Honda Drawings in Catia (Honda Envi DPM)• Provided support to QA team to fix any issues that arose from the line at Honda.• Responsible for maintaining tooling schedules for internal and Honda.• American Lead for all IMDS activities and supported CDS submissions. • Experience with ISO certification and audits.• Sharepoint manager (initial set up and maintained) for all Honda engineering documents.

Bowling Green, Ky, Us

Lead engineer for plastic component protectors used in automotive wire harness. Responsible for all duties during product development life cycle from concept, suppliers, and prototype builds, to final mass production component. • Communicated with Honda R&D to insure parts were designed correctly to Honda standards. • Worked with sales group to send out RFQ’s to suppliers and final supplier selection. • Discussed with part suppliers to insure the part can be manufactured correctly. • Responsible for the creation of all internal and Honda drawings. • Responsible for ensuring all Honda and internal scheduled events are met on time. • Utilized Catia V5 for all 3D design and 2D drawings.

Smithville, Tennessee, Us

-Responsible for aluminum window door frame products-Communicated with GM and suppliers to insure parts were designed correctly and deadlines were met. -Worked in NX5.0, NX7.5, and Catia V5 for all 3D and 2D designs.

Southfield, Michigan, Us

-Worked with GM, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, John Deere, and Freightliner.-Responsible for AC Compressor packaging -Responsible for drawing release in customer PLM system

Venray, Nl

-Responsible for initial/final 3D design of plastic and sheet metal sunroof components. -Created 2D drawings for assemblies and individual components using GT&T.

-Responsible for the design of the carbon fiber body and communicating with Roush Industries to have the body manufactured. -Designed, analyzed, and optimized the front and rear uprights in Unigraphics. Afterwards communicated with outside suppliers to manufacture the parts. -Spearheaded dynamic testing of the 04 car. -Prepared all layouts and exploded drawings for the entire vehicle. -Manufactured various components using lathe, mill, and other shop tools.-Created a part numbering system for all 2d drawings and 3d model.-Maintained the BOM and procured components and parts for the Formula SAE Car.-Provided Unigrahics training (classroom sessions) for incoming freshman.

B.S.M.E, Mechanical Engineering

A.A.S, Vehicle Design