Baran Rad Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Responsible for planning, monitoring, controlling and managing the delivery of Features and Software for each Gateway and multiple Vehicle lines.
• Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation plans for any deliverable at risk.
• Successfully managed the T6 (Ranger) launch in the US, ensuring adherence to robust Ford quality standards and QCD
• Oversaw the delivery of features and software for Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV).
• Collaborated with upstream teams on Electric Vehicles to assess content and resource requirements for feature and software delivery.
• Contributed to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in the Product Development area.

Melbourne, Australia

• Estimated Engineering resources for Ford forward models based on the content, timing and market assumptions
• Managed resource allocation and effectively re-oriented the Body Engineering team as needed.
• Acted as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for budgetary issues related to Body Interior, collaborating with the Business Office, Finance, D&Rs, and Purchasing.
• Led the hiring process, recruiting over 50 people in 2019.

Melbourne, Australia

• Ensured smooth and continuous production regarding interior and exterior parts as the Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) lead.
• Successfully resolved a longstanding leakage problem in one of the exterior parts (poly cover) that had persisted for five years without a solution

• Led a team of 40+ professionals in Product Development, Documentation, Logistics Engineering, and Body/Paint Trim Shop.
• Defined and applied company guidelines for localisation, working with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Finance, Logistics, and Program.
• Conducted budgetary forecasts for the team based on available resources and constraints.
• Managed four concurrent projects in two manufacturing plants, ensuring adherence to QCDP commitments.
• Served as a member of the Management Committee, contributing to the definition of company strategies.
• Ensured smooth mass production by applying effective problem-solving methods.

• Participated in upstream project activities (Design, Prototypes, Tests) while attending an MBA course at "College des Ingenieurs" in Paris.
• Ensured compatibility of Exhaust lines and engine suspension parts with customer requirements and Renault standards.
• Communicated effectively in a transverse position, working closely with senior management.
• Identified a 30% cost reduction opportunity in validation plans for the Chassis team.
• Enriched non-engineering knowledge through the completion of an MBA course.

Iran

• Managed vehicle validation, vehicle analysis, and the Chassis team.
• Managed quality issues arising from manufacturing lines, networks, and customers, ensuring effective analysis and resolution implementation.
• Led the Performance/Endurance team in testing new/modified vehicles/parts according to Renault standards.
• Led a cost reduction task force, collecting and implementing the best ideas and reducing the cost by Euro 500.
• Ensured continuous serial production according to planning and Renault quality standards.

• Managed localization of Chassis parts, ensuring adherence to planning and Renault Quality standards

• Oversaw development of Steering systems, Exhaust lines, Engine Suspension, Pedals, and related parts, Jack, and Handle.
• Contributed to supplier evaluation- in a cross-functional team- to enter Renault Panel.
• Managed new parts development based on ANPQP (Renault Nissan Alliance New Product Quality Procedure), QCD, and SPR (System Production Renault), ensuring part quality and signing the PSW.
• Provided technical and engineering support to other departments, manufacturing plants, and suppliers/Toolmakers.
• Conducted root cause analysis of quality issues, preparing ICA (Interim Containment Action) and PCA (Permanent Containment Action) plans.
• Performed control plan audits at suppliers to ensure process/product conformity in supplier plants.

• Managed the projects from negotiations with customers to understand their needs, feasibility study, designing the new machines, drafting by Auto CAD, supervising the manufacturing of the machinery and finally.

Master'S Degree, Master Of Business Administration(Mba)

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering