Christopher M. Sommers
Senior Manager at MUVIQ
- Role
- Senior Manager at MUVIQ
- Location
- Kalamazoo, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christopher M. Sommers
Passionate leader with proven success across multiple markets, product lines, and industries. Have consistently excelled in both technical and commercial roles. Product line experience includes driveline (transmissions, axles, and driveshaft), steering components, FEAD components (belts, tensioners, decouplers, viscous & rubber dampers), hydrogen fuel cells, E-Machines, and engineered materials. Markets include automotive (EV), commercial vehicle, off-highway, powersports, and military. Have held various roles (both individual contributor and manager) spanning design engineering, manufacturing engineering, program management, technical sales, and business development. As a firm believer in continuous improvement, have consistently furthered my education: obtained a Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering and am finalizing my MBA. Entrepreneurial, self-driven, analytical and competitive personalities are key attributes which have contributed to my success.
Experience
Senior Manager
Jan 2021 — Present · Kalamazoo, MI, US
Global commercial responsibility for Engine Products & Power System applications: direct OEM Business Development- Expanding advanced in-line engine electrification solutions: P1 and P2 (high and low voltage)- Expanding advanced hybrid electrification solutions: P0- Developing hydrogen fuel cell market as integrator with Nuvera (Dayco strategic partner). Integration of fuel cell and balance of plant with OEM architecture. Replacing diesel and diesel hybrid specific applications-Analyzing and identifying areas to compete against BEV and PHEV applications- Expanding customers from traditional ICE products into Electrified solutions- Account Management for FEAD (Front End Accessory Drive) components: tensioners, belts, and idlers- Business development of crank-shaft dampers (rubber and viscous harmonic balancers) for transportation and stand-by power generation- Marketing, warm & cold calling- market expansion- Prime focus: off-highway, commercial vehicle, and military.
Education
Western Michigan University
Master Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Saginaw Valley State University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), w/ Business Analytics concentration
2024
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