Axel Radermacher
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Linda Theisen
My experience in working with Axel was on a massive cost reduction project. Axel lead a key area of our cost reduction project. He was tenacious for savings, always on top of his numbers and pushed his team to think out of the box. One of the brightest Engineers I have ever worked with.
Joe Farrier
Axel is one of the brightest systems engineers I have met. Axel is always making well-informed and well-researched decisions; and carefully considers the ramifications of his decisions from a detailed engineering level to company, customer levels and beyond. He makes his decisions with a strong sense of ethics and is respected as a thought leader within the organization. Furthermore, Axel frequently demonstrates high competence in functions beyond just engineering; finance, supply chain management, program management, manufacturing and operations to name a few. All this and his innate ability as a leader of people make him a true leader in the world of complex engineered products. I have been fortunate to work with him while at Fisker Automotive.
Linda Theisen
My experience in working with Axel was on a massive cost reduction project. Axel lead a key area of our cost reduction project. He was tenacious for savings, always on top of his numbers and pushed his team to think out of the box. One of the brightest Engineers I have ever worked with.
Joe Farrier
Axel is one of the brightest systems engineers I have met. Axel is always making well-informed and well-researched decisions; and carefully considers the ramifications of his decisions from a detailed engineering level to company, customer levels and beyond. He makes his decisions with a strong sense of ethics and is respected as a thought leader within the organization. Furthermore, Axel frequently demonstrates high competence in functions beyond just engineering; finance, supply chain management, program management, manufacturing and operations to name a few. All this and his innate ability as a leader of people make him a true leader in the world of complex engineered products. I have been fortunate to work with him while at Fisker Automotive.
Linda Theisen
My experience in working with Axel was on a massive cost reduction project. Axel lead a key area of our cost reduction project. He was tenacious for savings, always on top of his numbers and pushed his team to think out of the box. One of the brightest Engineers I have ever worked with.
Joe Farrier
Axel is one of the brightest systems engineers I have met. Axel is always making well-informed and well-researched decisions; and carefully considers the ramifications of his decisions from a detailed engineering level to company, customer levels and beyond. He makes his decisions with a strong sense of ethics and is respected as a thought leader within the organization. Furthermore, Axel frequently demonstrates high competence in functions beyond just engineering; finance, supply chain management, program management, manufacturing and operations to name a few. All this and his innate ability as a leader of people make him a true leader in the world of complex engineered products. I have been fortunate to work with him while at Fisker Automotive.
Linda Theisen
My experience in working with Axel was on a massive cost reduction project. Axel lead a key area of our cost reduction project. He was tenacious for savings, always on top of his numbers and pushed his team to think out of the box. One of the brightest Engineers I have ever worked with.
Joe Farrier
Axel is one of the brightest systems engineers I have met. Axel is always making well-informed and well-researched decisions; and carefully considers the ramifications of his decisions from a detailed engineering level to company, customer levels and beyond. He makes his decisions with a strong sense of ethics and is respected as a thought leader within the organization. Furthermore, Axel frequently demonstrates high competence in functions beyond just engineering; finance, supply chain management, program management, manufacturing and operations to name a few. All this and his innate ability as a leader of people make him a true leader in the world of complex engineered products. I have been fortunate to work with him while at Fisker Automotive.
Credentials
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Professional Engineer
Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and GeologistsMay, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Odys Aviation
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder, Head of Product at Odys Aviation
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Karma Automotive
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Chief Vehicle Engineer, EV Platforms
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Mar 2019 - Dec 2019
Head of Karma Automotive’s new battery electric vehicle platform. This includes developing a vehicle vision that meets the voice of the customer, styling, performance, cost and regulatory requirements and driving engineering teams to meet vehicle targets and program milestones.
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Director, Powertrain Hardware
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2019
Led Karma's powertrain hardware group for extended range electric vehicles (EREVs - Revero) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This includes all phases of product development from architecture to production launch to post launch customer support for all current and future Karma vehicles (www.karmaautomotive.com).
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Senior Manager, Business and Technology
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
- Seek automotive opportunities that hold investment potential for Karma Automotive and Wanxiang. - Identify and evaluate next generation technologies for incorporation into Karma Automotive vehicles.- Contribute thought leadership to the creation and on-going refinement of the Karma Automotive Technology Roadmap.- Develop business and technology relationships complementary to Karma Automotive interests.
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Advance Powertrain Supervisor
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
- Built a team of engineers to define future powertrains for Karma Automotive.- Investigated new powertrain solutions and determined best strategic solution fit for the company.- Identified and developed new suppliers for providing hardware and services.
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Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing
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Anaheim, CA
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Chief Mechanical Engineer
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2015
- Managed a team of engineers responsible for product development of new vehicles and sustaining the existing model line of engine powered tractors. - Interfaced with suppliers to indentify new product solutions and find cost reduction opportunities. - Interfaced with customers for feedback on existing and new products and for resolving quality and reliability issues. - Responsible for ensuring feasibility and integrity of mechanical systems. - Managed a team of engineers responsible for product development of new vehicles and sustaining the existing model line of engine powered tractors. - Interfaced with suppliers to indentify new product solutions and find cost reduction opportunities. - Interfaced with customers for feedback on existing and new products and for resolving quality and reliability issues. - Responsible for ensuring feasibility and integrity of mechanical systems.
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Fisker Inc
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Hybrid System Engineer
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Jan 2009 - Jun 2013
- Managed suppliers of transmissions and electric motors to provide rapid design definition and on time delivery despite technical and commercial difficulties - Defined powertrain specifications, including conducting competitive analysis, negotiating requirements, analyzing system and components, defining architecture, and tracking program status to meet performance requirements and report progress to management - Assured vehicle quality through automotive APQP process and including conducting DFMEAs, developing DVP&Rs, and completing tests to identify and mitigate safety and quality concerns - Assured regulatory compliance for fuel economy and greenhouse gas reporting, including regulation review and impact assessment, process development, and calculations - Developed program plans for cost reduction initiatives within budget, timing, and cost constraints - Invented numerous system and component optimizations resulting in multiple patent disclosures - Participated in vehicle standards development through SAE Hybrid Committee - Represented engineering group for customer events, including celebrity vehicle deliveries and media events Show less
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Volvo Powertrain
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Hagerstown, MD
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Project Engineer
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Mar 2004 - Dec 2008
- Managed the planning, building, and testing of a fully functioning hybrid-electric vehicle that exceeded expectations, including managing technicians and designers and gaining supplier support as needed - Invented, developed, and launched novel engine device and controls that notably surpassed the performance of competitors’ solutions to improve light-load aftertreatment regeneration, including tracking field failures and implementing quality improvements - Developed and implemented alternative powertrain control strategies to prevent premature failure while minimizing emissions impact - Substantially reduced field failures by implementing a low cost, calibration solution by initiating a supplier supported customer test identifying a previously unknown fault condition - Calibrated powertrain controls for conventional and hybrid powertrains to achieve regulatory and performance requirements utilizing laboratory dynamometers and on-road testing - Negotiated requirements for hybrid powertrain and investigated areas of future improvement - Developed with regulatory and industry experts the regulatory mandated emissions allowance for heavy-duty in-use testing Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2017
University of California, Irvine
Executive MBA -
2002 - 2004
West Virginia University
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering -
1998 - 2002
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
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