Lincoln Navigator & Ford Expedition Rear Seats - (4th Gen)
Tim Karcher
Project Timeline
Nov 2014 - Mar-2016
OVERVIEW
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. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure FMVSS compliance for occupant restraints, supported validation testing, and resolved launch-phase fit and finish issues to deliver high-quality seating systems across both vehicle lines.
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SKILLS
Tim Karcher
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.
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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