John Hauke
About John Hauke
John Hauke is the Manager of Design To Value at SC Johnson in the United States, with extensive experience in project management and electrical engineering.
Current Title and Role
John Hauke currently serves as the Manager of Design To Value at SC Johnson in the United States. In this role, he leads a team that includes Packaging Engineers, Interns, Claims & Product Experience, and a Mechanical Engineer. His responsibilities include applying value methodologies and structured innovation techniques to develop sustainable consumer products.
Professional Experience at SC Johnson
John Hauke has an extensive history at SC Johnson, with roles spanning across different responsibility areas. From 2019 to 2021, he served as the Manager, RD&E Tech Services for North America Product Change Management in Racine, WI. Prior to that, he was the Global Project Manager from 2014 to 2019. Between 2012 and 2014, he held the position of Project Manager for New Product Commercialization. This varied experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of project management and product development within the company.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining SC Johnson, John Hauke worked at TriCore AEA as a Project Manager from 2011 to 2012. His earlier career at Modine Manufacturing Company saw him in multiple roles, including Sr. Principal Electrical Controls Engineer - Controls Application & Support Champion from 2009 to 2011, Electrical Controls & Systems Supervisor from 2001 to 2009, and Sr. Project Engineer from 1999 to 2001. He began his professional journey as an Electrical Controls Engineer at Briggs & Stratton from 1992 to 1994. His extensive experience spans over diverse aspects of project management and engineering.
Educational Background
John Hauke has a strong educational foundation in both engineering and project management. He earned a Project Management Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2017 to 2018. Earlier, he achieved a Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) from the Milwaukee School of Engineering between 1997 and 2000. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which he completed from 1989 to 1993.
Expertise and Skills
John Hauke possesses a robust expertise in applying value methodologies and structured innovation techniques, having led major new product program launches. His specialization includes electrical safety and machine design standards according to CE and NFPA 70E. He is also experienced in industrial automation design, implementation, and support. His background reflects a strong capacity for cross-functional, strategic leadership and a deep understanding of electrical engineering and project management.