Thomas Oetjens

Thomas Oetjens has over 40 years of work experience in various roles and companies. Thomas started their career in 1977 as a Computer Analyst at Ford Motor Credit Company. Thomas then joined General Motors in 1978 and worked in multiple positions, including Technical Fellow in Product Engineering and Engineering Group Manager in various departments. In 2009, they joined Altair Engineering as a CAE Crash Analyst before moving on to MAGNA - Cosma Die Technology in 2010 as a Research and Development Coordinator. In 2016, they joined AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing as a Manager for Dimensional Variation Simulation and Aluminum Die Cast simulation. Thomas became the President of CAE Integration Corporation in 2015 and is currently working as a Software Developer at Dimensional Control Systems starting in 2023. Throughout their career, Thomas has focused on computer-aided engineering, dimensional engineering, and simulation to optimize manufacturing processes and improve product quality.

Thomas Oetjens obtained a Masters of Arts degree in Mathematics from Oakland University, which was completed from 1971 to 1977. Following this, they pursued a Masters of Manufacturing Management degree in Manufacturing from Kettering University, which they completed between 1990 and 1994. Additionally, Thomas Oetjens holds a Bachelor of Arts and an MBA in Mathematics from Oakland University, although the specific years of their completion are not provided.