F150 Lightning Frunk Development
Tim Karcher
Project Timeline
Mar 2019 - Jul-2019
OVERVIEW
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 engineering to establish functional requirements, spatial integration, and manufacturability targets that enabled successful implementation of the vehicle’s front storage system.
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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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