Peter Rydlakowski

Result-oriented and analytical Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with over 30 years of experience in R&D, product development, and process optimization within automotive, high-tech, and mechanical engineering industries. Expert in translating complex concepts into profitable, scalable mass production with a focus on DFA (Design for Assembly) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing). Proven track record of reducing manufacturing costs, shortening lead times, and ensuring compliance with Industry 4.0 standards.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - TRAFLUX/CAMCO

(2020-01 - 2025-01)

• Tool Standardization & Efficiency: Engineered a universal automatic lens-focusing tool covering 17 lens variants, significantly increasing assembly throughput and improving quality control consistency.
• Eliminated the need for field adjustments post-installation
• Full Lifecycle Automation: Spearheaded the mechanical design and engineering of an automated camera washing station, taking the product seamlessly from initial concept to mass production.
• DFMA & Complexity Reduction: Redesigned a stainless-steel bracket assembly to eliminate 17 parts. Direct cost saving €28.90 per unit.
• Logistics & Structural Optimization: Redesigned a semi-underground concrete container system to lower unit production costs and optimize transport density, enabling 3 additional containers per truckload.
• Direct cost saving in transport: 43% per unit.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - TMC/STARTUP

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• End-to-End Mechanical Engineering: Led the complete mechanical design of the chassis and structural frame for an innovative three-wheeled electric vehicle (EV) as Senior Consultant/Designer.
• Tooling & Jig Design: Engineered complex, high-precision welding jigs to ensure repeatable fabrication accuracy and strict geometric tolerances across the frame assembly.
• DFMA & Production Transition: Enforced strict Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles, successfully steering the vehicle design from initial functional prototype into a structured pre-production B-sample.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - USG/BOSAL

(2015-01 - 2018-12)

Engineered automotive hot-end exhaust systems for Volkswagen, applying DFM and DFA principles to meet strict geometric tolerances and structural requirements.

Senior Industrial Designer - USG/BOSCH

(2012-01 - 2015-12)

Aftermarket wiper arm and blade development.

R&D / PRODUCTION ROLES - PHILIPS, IMA, VLUX

(1993-01 - 2011-12)

• GM automated slipring welding line (USA).
• SMC and BMC production line upgrade.

SPECIALIST, DEMOLITION & WEAPONS - BELGIAN ARMED FORCES

(1987-01 - 1993-12)

Bachelor - Industrial Design - Academy Hasselt (2005-01 - 2010-12)

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering & Metalworking - TIKB Beringen (1987-01 - 1992-12)