Timothy Karcher
About Timothy Karcher
Timothy Karcher is a Design Engineer with extensive experience in the automotive and motorcycle industries. He has worked for notable companies including Ford Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Motor Company, specializing in the design and release of motorcycle components.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Timothy Karcher has been employed as a Design Engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2019. In this role, he specializes in designing and releasing styled components for motorcycles. His work includes the development of fenders, guarding, body panels, and badging, contributing to the overall aesthetics and functionality of Harley-Davidson products.
Previous Experience at Ford Motor Company
Timothy Karcher worked at Ford Motor Company in various engineering roles from 2014 to 2019. He served as a Design and Release Engineer FCG for two years, followed by a three-year tenure as a Design and Release Engineer focusing on Core Hard Trim. Both positions were based in Dearborn, Michigan, where he was involved in the design and release processes for automotive components.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Karcher holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, earning a Master of Science in Engineering from 2015 to 2018. His academic background supports his expertise in mechanical design and engineering.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Before his roles at Ford and Harley-Davidson, Timothy Karcher gained valuable experience through internships and co-op positions. He worked as an MR Premium Hardware Engineering Intern at GE Healthcare in 2013, a Design Engineering Co-op at Sub-Zero Wolf, Inc. in 2012, and a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Johnson Level & Tool in 2011. He also worked as an Electronics Salesperson at Shopko from 2007 to 2009.
Specialization in Motorcycle Design
Timothy Karcher has developed a specialization in motorcycle design, particularly in working with injection molded, stamped, and cast parts. His experience in this area enhances his contributions to the design and engineering of motorcycle components at Harley-Davidson.