Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
BRAD FRESCH
Vancouver, Washington 98685
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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT • PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER • TECHNICAL SALES
Results-driven engineering and project management professional with more than 20 years experience. Impact corporate performance through skillful development, enhancement and production of innovative, industry-leading products in highly competitive environments. Expertly align multi-functional human, material and facility resources to grow revenues, slash direct costs and achieve enterprise objectives. Team leader and collaborator focused on continuous delivery of highest quality and performance products. Areas of expertise include:
Program Management • Account Management • Project Engineering • Leadership • Product Development • Requirements Definition • Technical Solutions • Testing • Data Analysis Troubleshooting • Root Cause Analysis • Six Sigma • Continuous Improvement • Change Management •Product Lifecycle Quality Assurance • Supply Chain Management • Communication • Presentations Team Training • Global Team Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OREGON IRON WORKS, INC/UNITED STREETCAR, Portland, Oregon • 9/2010 – 9/2011
Start-up division of Oregon Iron Works developing a modern streetcar for US metropolitan areas meeting the Federal “Buy America” program. This will be the first US built streetcar in over 60 years.
Project Manager, Lead Engineer
Serving dual role as Project Manager and Lead Engineer for vehicle HVAC systems, glass and insulation. Met original timeline for all systems and components, and under budget. Led 2 global teams, worked directly with several levels of customers, located new suppliers with US based manufacturing capability, managed existing suppliers, production system integrator, subject matter expert and managed multiple projects. Direct responsibility for 4 engineers/designers.
GLACIER BAY, INC., Union City, California • 2009-2010
Leading producer of battery powered heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products for Heavy Duty trucks using intelligent energy-management systems.
Senior Climate Control Engineer
Served as HVAC subject matter expert. Guided product improvement design process on firm’s primary product (ClimaCab). Mentored colleagues and management. Collaborated with supply chain management, manufacturing and quality assurance on manufacturing process definition and control, performing and validation testing and reviewing test results. Research technical literature and wrote product specifications and work instructions.
Major Accomplishments
• Slashed ClimaCab direct material unit cost $1k with design and supply chain improvements.
• Reduced installation cost $200 and drastically reduced field failures by designing and developing new refrigerant charging process.
• Saved $1k unit cost and 1 hour manufacturing time with Six Sigma continuous improvement projects.
• Teamed with sales and marketing to drive 750% ClimaCab revenue stream improvement to $15M.
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, Portland, Oregon • 1999-2009
World’s largest truck manufacturer.
Senior Engineer – HVAC Systems
Served as lead engineer, and global team leader on HVAC components and subsystems. Managed diverse, simultaneous projects. Provided direct management of designers, engineers and technicians. Created and delivered formal executive, customer, and engineering presentations.
Major Accomplishments
• Drove $100M total cost savings.
• Redesigned and validated Freightliner Class 8 HVAC system, increasing first time test quality 20% and offline repair 50%.
• Improved manufacturability, reducing assembly time 1 hour.
• Reduced warranty cost 20%.
• Completed 2 major, simultaneous vehicle projects on-time and under $10M budget.
• Delivered new A/C compressor for global applications with $15M estimated annual savings.
DELPHI THERMAL SYSTEMS, Lockport, New York • 1986-1999
Tier 1 supplier to global auto industry with facilities in 30 countries; formerly part of General Motors.
Senior Project Engineer
Managed Advanced HVAC group. Served as technical account manager for multiple truck platforms. Worked in manufacturing facilities, proving ground, wind tunnels and various laboratories.
Major Accomplishments
• Created new high-efficiency, cost and weight saving HVAC technologies; in current production.
• Earned GM and Delphi corporate recognition for exceptional individual and team performance.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Six Sigma Green Belt • Engineering Management Development • Negotiating to Win
Team Management • Brainstorming Techniques • Project Management for Engineers
Design of Experiments • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office • SmarTeam • Catia • Solidworks
AFFILIATIONS
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) – Active member of multiple committees
Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) – Certified Section 609 Trainer
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