RHORN JOHN
Irving,TX
Summary
Dynamic Product Manager with a proven track record at Tranter Inc, excelling in cross-functional collaboration and market research. Spearheaded product lifecycle management, enhancing product performance by 30%. Adept in CAD software and effective communication, driving innovation and aligning teams to achieve strategic goals. Passionate about leveraging data analysis to inform impactful product decisions.
Overview
2016
2016
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Tranter Inc
Wichita Falls, TX
2018 - 2024
- Led cross-functional teams to define product vision and roadmap.
- Collaborated with engineering to prioritize features and manage product backlog.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and competitive landscape.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather feedback and align on product direction.
- Managed product lifecycle from concept through launch and iteration phases.
- Communicated updates and progress to executive leadership and team members.
- Led project planning sessions to map out timelines for feature releases.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as customer feedback, usage metrics, A and B testing results to inform product decisions.
- Communicated progress updates at regular intervals with senior leadership.
- Worked with sales teams to land customer wins in complex deals.
- Provided technical guidance during troubleshooting efforts when needed.
- Managed cross-functional teams across departments, including engineering, marketing, and sales.
- Helped coordinate testing to verify quality and usability of new product features.
- Participated in design reviews to ensure usability standards are being met throughout the product development cycle.
R&D Engineer
Tranter, Inc.
Wichita Falls, USA
05.2008 - 12.2015
- Designed innovative thermal management solutions for various industries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new product prototypes.
- Conducted extensive research to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Utilized CAD software to create detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
- Led testing procedures to evaluate product durability and efficiency.
- Mentored junior engineers in design principles and project execution methods.
- Streamlined R&D processes to improve workflow efficiency across projects.
- Provided technical guidance on product development initiatives as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all projects, including costs and timelines.
- Engineered product prototypes and tested product functionality, feasibility and longevity.
- Created 3D models of components using CAD software.
- Innovated and redesigned existing products to improve functionality and reduce cost.
5S + Safety Coordinator
Tranter, Inc.
Wichita Falls, USA
07.2011 - 2014
- Wichita Falls, Texas USA.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with management to create safety policies and procedures.
- Monitored workplace incidents and prepared detailed reports for management review.
- Coordinated safety meetings to reinforce best practices among staff members.
- Evaluated personal protective equipment needs to maintain worker safety standards.
- Prepared monthly safety performance reports for management review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05-2008
Skills
- Market research
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Technical support
- Product development
- CAD software
- Testing procedures
- Effective communication
- Simulation modeling
- Structural analysis
- Materials science
- Finite element analysis
Accomplishments
• Designed new cleanable welded heat exchanger.
• Led design improvement projects for welded heat exchangers to achieve greater than 30% performance improvement
• Designed a modular approach to building welded heat exchanger cores to allow for easy repair and replacement of parts in case of damage.
References
Available upon request.
Activities
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) since 2005
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) since 2005
- Tutor (Math and Chemistry)
Timeline
5S + Safety Coordinator
Tranter, Inc.
07.2011 - 2014
R&D Engineer
Tranter, Inc.
05.2008 - 12.2015
Product Manager
Tranter Inc
2018 - 2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Midwestern State University