Barton Heldke

Barton Heldke is a seasoned professional with a strong background in hybrid electric vehicle system modeling, six sigma blackbelt certification, and automotive design and release of components.

He has contributed significantly to the automotive industry with his expertise in body engineering, including sheet metal, glass, closure panels, hardware, interior trim, exterior trim, and door system engineering.

Barton Heldke is a patent holder at Ford Motor Company and excels in program management, vehicle integration design, and utilizing tools such as MATLAB and various CAD systems.

His educational background includes a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Prior to his career at Ford Motor Company, Barton Heldke gained valuable experience through internships at General Motors, Honeywell, and Delphi.

Throughout his tenure at Ford Motor Company, Barton Heldke held various roles, including Global Core Latching specialist, Six Sigma Blackbelt, Product Design Engineer for Door Mechanisms, and Hybrid Systems Engineer, among others.