Project Management Senior

BART BAXTER, PMP

651-***-**** **********.***@*****.*** Lake Elmo, MN 55042 https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartbaxter/

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INNOVATION RESOURCE PLANNING

Develop and implement large-sized complex projects

Product Development and Innovation: Designed, tested, and improved electromechanical systems and refrigeration solutions to boost efficiency, performance, and profitability. Co-authored patents and introduced design enhancements that strengthened market competitiveness.

Project Management: Led product launches and engineering projects from concept to production, using project management tools to streamline workflows, meet deadlines, and ensure industry compliance.

Collaboration and Compliance: Worked closely with sales, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop new products, refine existing models, and align designs with technical standards, branding, and cost goals.

Core Competencies

Requirements Gathering Project Planning Client Relationship Management Design Engineering Senior Analytical Risk Management Quality Assurance & Control Resource Management Budgeting & Cost Control Collaboration Problem Solving Tracking & Scheduling Critical Thinking Time & Task Management Organization Negotiation Written, Verbal, Proposal, Communication Skills

Technology

Proficient in Pro/Engineer Creo CAD, SolidWorks CAD, CorelDRAW, Enovia, SAP, JIRA, Project KPI, Microsoft Project Microsoft Office.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract Work

2023 –

Senior Project Manager Senior Project Engineer

Honeywell, Inc. and Resideo Technologies, Inc. Golden Valley, MN

2006 – 2023

As a Senior Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer, I led the customization of new retail products for Resideo and Honeywell, ensuring smooth product launches and seamless coordination across teams.

Key Achievements & Strategic Initiatives

Led a successful product rebranding initiative for B2B clients, increasing sales by 25%.

Spearheaded the integration of private-label OEM devices, boosting market share by 20% and profitability by 15% in just six months.

Authored multiple invention disclosures and co-authored a patent for an air damper.

Project Management and Execution

Managed project resources, ensuring efficient task completion and timeline adherence.

Collected and analyzed project requirements, adjusting plans as needed.

Developed and maintained project management tools to improve efficiency.

Used project management software to provide real-time updates and accountability.

Risk Management & Progress Monitoring

Tracked project progress, identifying and resolving issues to maintain momentum.

Implemented risk analysis strategies to ensure smooth project execution.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication

Worked closely with management and clients to align projects with branding, technical, and compliance standards.

Kept stakeholders informed and ensured project deliverables met expectations.

Led Release to Production meetings after Final Qualification to secure approvals.

Team Coordination and Documentation

Organized in-person and remote meetings to keep teams aligned and on schedule.

Created a Project Initiation Template for Product Managers, improving kickoff efficiency and increasing ROI by 30%.

Maintained precise project documentation and deliverables.

Effectively managed multiple projects while meeting deadlines consistently.

Quality Assurance and Final Approvals

Partnered with DQA to guide products through Final Qualification and approval.

Senior Design Engineer

Gross-Given Mfg. Co. St Paul. MN

1995 – 2006

Led product development and engineering projects, driving innovation in equipment design, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Product Development and Innovation

Designed, tested, and improved new and existing equipment to enhance functionality and efficiency.

Redesigned chilled vending machines, introducing modifications that significantly improved cooling performance.

Developed electromechanical mechanisms for vending machines to transport products and detect their location.

Modeled a refrigeration system for a new bottle vending machine, optimizing cooling, energy efficiency, and product preservation.

Revamped a delivery bin door assembly using Pro/Engineer Mechanical Motion, eliminating fabrication time.

Co-authored a patent for an air damper in a refrigeration system.

Simplified the electrical junction box design for refrigeration and frozen vending machines, merging it with the cold control box into a universal model.

Engineering and Design

Created and maintained product models with accurate revision histories.

Developed 2D and 3D drawings for sample fabrication and assembly.

Ensured designs met engineering standards and industry best practices.

Verified component dimensions and material suitability before finalizing designs.

Analyzed design challenges and developed practical solutions.

Produced project deliverables aligned with company standards and deadlines.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support

Worked with sales, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop and improve products.

Provided technical support to manufacturing teams during prototype builds and production runs.

Assisted engineering teams with project planning and design development.

Managed design updates by handling engineering change orders and revised drawings.

Project Leadership and Management

Led an engineering feasibility study on bringing service manual creation in-house using Pro/Engineer and Pro/Process for Assembly.

Communicated design modifications with internal teams to ensure smooth implementation.

Managed multiple projects, balancing workloads and meeting deadlines.

Evaluated project requirements to create cost-effective and high-performance designs.

EDUCATION

Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - University of North Dakota. Grand Forks, ND

Project Management

Master's Certificate – George Washington University School of Business

Management Professional, PMP

Project Management Certification – Project Management Institute

Design for Six Sigma, DFSS

Six Sigma Certification - Honeywell. Inc.

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