Brad Northman Email & Phone Number

Grand Haven, Mi. Usa

Grand Haven, Mi 49417

101 Washington, Grand Haven Mi 49417

State of Michigan Licensed BuilderKey Projects:• $1MM commercial building restoration. Planned and executed building improvements including ADA bathrooms, Machine pads, primary electrical power installation and equipment relocation to support business move including over 160 machines.• $400,000 commercial building restoration. Restored a vacant 17,000 sq. ft. building. Installed ADA bathrooms, offices, electrical LED lighting and provisions for 28 machines.• Major residential kitchen remodel including new plumbing, electrical, hardwood flooring, cabinets, counters and appliances.

As Account Manager, Secure and manage business for components used in automotive frame manufacturing. Oversee efforts to secure new business for automotive frame components. Manage effort to obtain source approval and coordinate IMDS and PPAP submission process. Develop Chinese manufacturing and quality capabilities in line with domestic OEM and Tier one supplier requirements.Key Achievements:• Promoted and secured a contract for $1M in GM frame components at Martinrea.• Promoted and won approval for a new supplier from China.• Secured $2,000,000 annual business in custom precision DOM tubing.

Holland, Michigan

Responsible for the development and launch of automotive electro-chromic mirror products.

As Senior Program Manager, I defined and implemented effective operational, engineering and process improvement strategies to support company’s rapid growth. Functional areas of accountability spanned overall product vision and market direction, new product design and development, sales and business development, process and quality improvement, team leadership, and customer / partner relations. Provided leadership and framework to actively identify product needs and respond to critical issues. Directed the full project life cycle of new products, and developed new processes to position organization for advanced growth.Oversaw efforts of mechanical, electrical, chemical, manufacturing and quality engineers to ensure appropriate and on-time delivery. Managed risk assessment, issue resolution, and change management initiatives. Introduce new tools, equipment, and standards. Established and enhanced relationships with customers and partners. Trained, mentored and oversaw more than 25 team members.

As Chief Engineer, I was recruited and given overall leadership, negotiating and decision making responsibility to establish and manage operations of newly acquired GM Mechanism Product Development Group. Defined strategic and tactical plans for new business unit and full seat automotive products. Created overall growth strategy and business plans. Designed market vision and business development plans. Built strategic partnerships and coordinated staffing and training. Established, trained and managed Product Engineers and Technicians. Guided efforts of Account Managers to ensure goals were in alignment with business plan and manufacturing capabilities. Defined and implemented effective change, control, and performance strategies into the business unit to enhance product development efforts. Liaised effectively between General Motors, Lear and internal corporate. Directed teams of up to 25 and budgets of up to $6M.

As Senior Project Engineer, I led the design and development of the Auto Industry's first electronically controlled transmission module used on the Ford F150. Spearheaded the full product life cycle design and redesign of electromechanical products for the automotive industry. Accountable for full lifecycle of projects. Collaborated with engineers and customers to define product specifications and deliverables. Supervised up to 40 team members. Designed and implemented new processes, tools, and equipment into design and production environments to enhance capability.

Business Administration

Attended business school in the MBA program. Completed 20 % of curriculum before moving across State.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Graduated with Honors

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