Timothy Knight
About Timothy Knight
Timothy Knight serves as the Engineering Process Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he oversees the silkscreening and decaling processes for molded plastic parts. He has extensive experience in industrial paint management and previously held engineering roles at Trek Bicycle Corporation and EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Timothy Knight serves as the Engineering Process Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he oversees the silkscreening and decaling processes for all molded plastic styled surface parts used on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He manages a team responsible for the entire paint and graphics processing, which includes fluid handling and robotic pinstriping, at the company's Tomahawk, Wisconsin operations.
Previous Experience at Trek Bicycle Corporation
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Timothy Knight worked at Trek Bicycle Corporation from 1995 to 2002. He served as a Corporate Coatings Engineer and later as a Lead Engineer during his six-year tenure. His responsibilities included overseeing various engineering processes related to coatings and materials, contributing to the company's product development and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Knight earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Illinois State University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in managing paint robots and robotic pinstriping in an industrial setting. This knowledge is essential for his current role at Harley-Davidson, where he applies his skills to enhance the quality of motorcycle finishes.
Early Career at Eastman Kodak Company
Timothy Knight began his professional career at Eastman Kodak Company, where he worked as a BS Chemistry Co-op from 1987 to 1989. This two-year experience allowed him to gain practical knowledge in chemistry applications within a corporate environment, setting the stage for his future roles in engineering and process management.