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New Berlin, Wisconsin, Us

Leading the product development strategy and execution for a rapidly expanding product line of over 4,500 vehicle components, generating a significant annual revenue increase. Directing the engineering project pipeline, optimizing resource allocation, and implementing lean methodologies that enhance product delivery speed. Guiding a hybrid team of 30 focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Guided the full business and technical spectrum of major motorcycle product lines. Directed development and commercial release across several vehicle platforms, ensuring product quality, cost efficiency, and performance. Engaged in executive product leadership and managed extensive cross-functional teams to sustain market share and drive margin growth.• Elevated product launch success, delivering 5+ years of on-target, on-budget releases across the US, India, and China, with the highest quality standards at the start of production.• Enhanced technology pipeline, feature delivery cadence, and competitive positioning through strategic product planning and direct go-to-market support.• Reduced warranty costs by over 50%, saving $1.2M annually through a quality forecasting system highlighting improvement areas and advanced supplier quality for key components, resulting in over $10M in annual savings in development expenses through improved milestone discipline and cosmetic quality.• Pioneered traction control and cornering anti-lock braking systems on American touring motorcycles, boosting sector margin by 10% and increasing sales by 5%.• Skillfully negotiated contracts to secure strategic partnerships in India and China, resulting in total annual revenue growth of over $50M.

Walworth, Wi, Us

Oversaw all product and tool engineering aspects, testing, R&D, prototyping, low-volume product manufacturing, and in-house tool manufacturing. As a member of the executive leadership team, managed eight product families and was responsible for the division's P&L, strategic planning, competitive benchmarking, and product development methodology. Led a staff of over 100 and administered a $20M operating budget across nine departments.• Transformed the division’s P&L, achieving profitability on a $20M budget by instituting Value Engineering, increasing tool manufacturing profitability by over $2M annually, and building R&D testing profit to $1M annually.• Instituted formal product development processes, achieving a 100% on-time launch rate, significantly reducing the risk of customer penalties from previous rates of less than 40%.• Led advanced technology development, establishing market-leading R&D capabilities recognized by major clients and winning key contracts worth up to $50M annually.• Boosted engineering team productivity by 20% through structural improvements and better integration of team activities, which enabled significant sales growth without additional staffing.

Lisle, Il, Us

Directed product and technology development, establishing vehicle performance requirements and ensuring delivery. Led an engineering team in developing and executing vehicle tests, simulations, and regulatory compliance. Managed laboratory test methods, equipment, and facilities and controlled a $4M operations budget.• Optimized team structure, reducing annual resource costs by $550K and increasing productivity by 25%.• Reduced standard vehicle testing costs by 75%, saving approximately $300K per vehicle project, and decreased test cycle time by 20%.• Established a remote vehicle testing facility, improving on-road test productivity by 60% and reducing development and property costs by over $500K annually.• Drove increased sales by delivering best-in-class rides & handling performance and marketing it as a key customer satisfier for fleet truck drivers.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Oversaw ride & handling development and chassis component design for motorcycles and trikes, achieving continuous product enhancements. Led the creation of advanced vehicle concepts, balancing technical and market demands, and designed a $2.5M high-speed test track. Managed field issue resolution and implemented test methods to maintain stringent performance standards.• Established Vehicle Dynamics and Ride & Handling department and internal expertise, growing capability from basic start-up to world-class expert analytical and product development technology leadership.• Designed and implemented a 2.5-mile, $2.5M high-speed test track, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and setting a global record for the largest-radius test track corner, significantly enhancing vehicle testing capabilities.• Turned around the Touring-platform performance, resolving severe, longstanding performance issues, which resulted in a $60M investment in improvements and significantly increased high-margin motorcycle sales—ensuring H-D’s survival during the Great Recession.• Revitalized the Sportster XR1200's ride & handling, leading to its acclaim as the 'best handling Harley ever,' significantly enhancing the brand's reputation for high-performance motorcycles.

London, England, Gb

Promoted from Product Engineer to Senior Product Engineer to Product Engineering Supervisor. Established expertise in Vehicle Dynamics with Jeep and Dodge Truck products. Also gained key experience with steering & suspension design, tire & wheel design/development, advanced concept engineering, chassis assembly & quality, product planning, and program leadership.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

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