Tim Karcher

Milwaukee, WI

ABOUT ME

Experienced Design and Release Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Product Development, Standards Authoring, DFMA, CAD programs, plastic part design for injection molding, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and more. Strong engineering professional with a Master of Science in Engineering focused in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan-Dearborn and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

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Lincoln Continental Door Panels - (10th Gen)

As part of the Lincoln Continental launch team, I owned the design and release of interior door trim components, collaborating across design, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure premium craftsmanship and on-time delivery. During validation...

Lincoln Navigator & Ford Expedition Rear Seats - (4th Gen)

Contributed to the design and release of second-row seat structures shared between the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition programs. Integrated trim, foam, and structural components to meet comfort, durability, and manufacturability targets....

Livewire S2 Del Mar

Led the design, testing, and release of bodywork components for the Harley-Davidson LiveWire Del Mar electric motorcycle, including belt guards, fenders, motor covers, undertail, and vehicle badging. Collaborated with industrial design, electrical,...

Panamerica 1250 ST Fender

Managed the successful transfer and launch of the Pan America ST front fender tool from a cancelled program to a new supplier. Oversaw recovery and modification of an aging, partially damaged tool, coordinating with suppliers to implement design and...

Project Helix – Street Glide & Road Glide Development (MY23.5–MY24)

Supported design and launch of key body components for Harley-Davidson’s Helix Touring platform, encompassing the MY23.5 Street Glide and Road Glide CVO models and the MY24 production lineup. Delivered high-quality designs under tight timelines by...

Sportster S

Oversaw the design release and launch readiness of the front fender system for the Harley-Davidson Sportster S. Coordinated across styling, chassis, and supplier teams to resolve multiple late-stage quality and fit issues, ensuring a successful...

F150 Lightning Frunk Development

Contributed to early architecture and requirements definition for the F-150 Lightning’s front trunk (“frunk”) system, a key innovation for Ford’s first all-electric pickup. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in packaging, electrical, and body...