Jeff Ducharme

About Jeff Ducharme

I’m an engineering and manufacturing leader with 30+ years of experience scaling complex hardware organizations and delivering reliable products in high-accountability environments.I’ve led engineering and operations teams through growth, transformation, and execution challenges—most notably helping scale a global UX electronic controls business by expanding manufacturing capacity, building high-performing technical teams, and removing organizational and technical bottlenecks that slow delivery, increase cost, or compromise quality.My background spans electromechanical systems, manufacturing engineering, and operational execution, with a strong focus on turning complex designs into scalable, cost-effective products. I work at the intersection of engineering, operations, and finance to ensure technical decisions support business outcomes.I’m known for calm, disciplined leadership—aligning cross-functional teams, setting clear priorities, and building systems that scale without unnecessary bureaucracy.Industry Experience: Automotive, Defense, Manufacturing, Medical, Industrial, Energy Storage, Electronics, fleet, transportation, NASCARGlobal Leadership: 25+ years partnering with executive and technical stakeholders across APAC, EMEA, and North AmericaCore Expertise: Engineering & Manufacturing Leadership, Systems & Electromechanical Engineering, Hardware, Electronics, Software/Firmware Integration, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Functional SafetyOperations & Execution: Global Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing & EMS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Capital Investment & Automation, Program & Project Management, Risk Management, APQPBusiness & Strategy: KPI & Performance Metrics, Strategic Planning & Roadmaps, Scaling & Growth, Supply Chain Strategy, Stakeholder ManagementTools & Systems: ERP, MES, PLM/PDM, CAD/CAE, SysMLLeadership: Decision-Making, Coaching & Mentorship, Negotiation, Change Management, Global & Matrix OrganizationsRegulations: UL, ISO, IPC, IEC, NEC, ETL, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, SAE, FMVSS, DOT, NHTSA, IATF, MIL-STD, DFARS, DOE, ITAR, DOE, CSA, EPA, OSHA

Experience

1. Director of Engineering

   Voltagen Power Solutions

   May 2024 — Present · Holland, MI, US

   Provide technical and strategic guidance while leading a multidisciplinary team in the development of end-to-end lithium-ion battery-based system architecture. Oversee engineering strategy and execution across design, mechanical, hardware, software, electrical components, App, IoT, validation, and PMO Team. Drive successful project delivery in an Agile environment, fostering cross-functional collaboration and continuous innovation.

Education

• X-Rite

  Fundamentals of Color and Appearance FOCA

  2013 — 2013

• X-Rite

  Color Theory

  2013 — 2013

• Grand Rapids Community College

  GD&T with Applications

  2017 — 2017

• Grand Rapids Community College

  Datum Schemes for GD&T

  2016 — 2016

• GHSP Internal Trainer

  Color Development 101 Training

  2013 — 2013

• Dale Carnegie Training

  Graduate Coach, GR-389

  2018 — 2018

• Dale Carnegie Training

  Dale Carnegie Course, GR-389

  2013 — 2013

• Grand Rapids Community College

  Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

  2016 — 2016

• Central Michigan University

  Bachelor of Science - program, Mech. Engineering Technology

Skills

• Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• International Relations
• Suppliers Development
• Project Management
• Ppap
• Color
• Cost Analysis
• Thermoforming
• Densitometers
• Apqp
• Product Design
• Dfmea
• Honda
• Engineering Management
• Spectral
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Acura
• 5 Why
• Pad Printing
• Program Management
• Automotive
• Negotiation
• Ink Density
• Laser Etching
• Product Development
• Program Development
• Illumination
• Screen Printing
• Color Measurement
• Injection Molding
• Dvp&R