Bradley Todd Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

• Drove substantial bottom-line improvements by increasing team efficiency, reducing “Errors to Shop”, and elevating the quality of engineering outputs.• Ensured flawless execution of all drawing processes, seamlessly balancing complex customer requirements while leading a skilled team of five engineers, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.• Achieved cost-effective and efficient outcomes by fostering a culture of growth. Elevated team morale and performance through daily mentoring and promotion of creative design solutions.• Reduced costly procurement errors by refining and auditing detailing processes, saving $1,000’s to the bottom line and minimizing CONQ across projects.• Transformed engineering workflows and dramatically cut engineering lead times by spearheading a key process shift, moving routing information to the ERP system.• Conducted monthly shipment reviews, pinpointing and implementing margin improvement initiatives through smarter product, process enhancements, and targeted pricing strategies.• Reinforced brand reliability and enhanced customer experiences through delivery of exceptional product support and troubleshooting, serving as a trusted resource for customers, installers, service technicians, and production teams.

• Led the company’s largest New Product Development (NPD) project in over 30 years, successfully designed, prototyped, and obtained state certification for the industry's first Rideable Material Lift, all while keeping the project on budget and setting up a unique market position.• Spearheaded a cost reduction initiative that involved a comprehensive product redesign and strategic collaboration with vendors, achieving a 30% cost savings to retain a high-profile customer and enhancing a long-term partnership.• Contributed to 160% increase in safety barrier product line annual sales by developing cost-effective barriers and gates.• Contributed an added $1M to VRC product line annual sales, with a low-cost solution that opened previously untapped markets. • Expanded talent pool while nurturing the career growth of engineering interns, mentoring them through projects including product improvements, new product designs, and streamlining manufacturing procedures. • Collaborated closely with product managers and customers to define product specifications, creating conceptual drawings and functional animations that effectively communicated product vision.• Conducted comprehensive competitive analyses, profit/loss projections, and ROI assessments, delivering actionable insights for new inventory pricing strategies.

• Reduced VRC quote turnaround process from 2-3 days to < 1 day through development and implementation of pricing configurator, improving accuracy and consistency of profit margin goals. • Slashed engineering lead times from 5 to 3 days through creation and launch of product configurator.• Cultivated customer-centric culture of engineering department, enhancing customer relations and providing tailored solutions to minimize machine downtime.• Contributed significantly to the ERP (Epicor) implementation, customizing the software to align with the company’s specific operational needs, ensuring a smooth transition and enhanced functionality.

• Managed key OEM accounts, contributing 17% to the division's total OEM sales and building strong, lasting relationships that drove revenue growth.• Acted as the vital bridge between end users and the service department, quickly addressing machinery repair needs with tailored solutions. My efforts ensured swift responses that minimized costly downtime and maximized customer satisfaction.• Played a key role in forecasting future annual sales, leveraging market insights to shape strategic planning and drive successful outcomes.• Crafted detailed product drawings, technical specifications, and commercial proposals that not only met client needs but also showcased our engineering excellence.• Collaborated closely with product and design engineers at Bosch Rexroth facilities across the US and Germany, fueling the development of innovative product offerings that elevated our market presence.• Developed and implemented an MS Access application for streamlined project tracking, customer order management, and sales reporting, enhancing team efficiency and data accessibility.