Dave Folmer

About Dave Folmer

Experienced Global Innovation and R&D Director with proven record for leading teams in Fortune 200 companies. Expertise with world class development frameworks including IATF 16949 settings, as well as a broad range of consumer product end-markets. Entrepreneurial passion complemented by a hands-on approach. Extensive knowledge base with all aspects of Value Chain and Product Life Cycle Management. 20+ years in-depth experience spanning Product Management | Front End Innovation | R&D | New Product Development | Manufacturing | Supply Chain Partnership/Development | Lean Six Sigma | Quality systems.Focus on setting up strategic frameworks at multiple organization levels, including processes and supporting standards. Position the intersection of business goals, technology, and user needs to deliver Innovation not only in products, but also customer experience and surrounding value proposition.

Experience

1. Digital Strategy

   First Horizon Bank

   Aug 2020 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   To drive the rapid evolution of digital innovation. Simplifying connections between society and the financial world so people are inspired and empowered to achieve their most important life ambitions.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

  1991

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering

  1993

Skills

• Fmea
• Engineering Management
• Dfmea
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (Apqp)
• 5s
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Engineering
• Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (Dfmea)
• Apqp
• Product Design
• Leadership
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Ppap
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Quality System
• Product Development
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Plastics
• Production Part Approval Process (Ppap)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Design for Manufacturing
• Dvp&R