Brad J. Denniss
Blissfield
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, project management, and technical oversight. Utilizes strategic planning to optimize engineering processes and achieve project milestones. Track record of fostering a collaborative environment and addressing engineering challenges effectively.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
System Engineering Supervisor
TREMEC Transmissions
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for program updates to customer management
- Coordination of workflow and resources with internal engineering groups in the US MX & EU
- Working with the sales and marketing teams to generate new business and strategies to grow the company
- Led, directed, and supervised a team of 6 engineers to develop, test, modify, and deploy solutions to technical problems.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations based on technical skills and cultural fit within the department.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex engineering challenges.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to guide their ongoing professional development.
- Incorporated Lean and Six Sigma concepts and initiatives to gain competitive advantage.
- Served as a subject matter expert in various engineering disciplines, providing guidance and support to colleagues as needed.
- Managed multiple concurrent engineering projects, balancing priorities to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality or budget constraints.
- Set and managed budgets for capital, expense, and cost improvement activities and defined and developed project specifications.
Product Application Engineer
TREMEC Transmissions
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Work with current and potential customers to understand their applications and requirements for transmission products
- Supporting day-to-day engineering open issues
- Work with customers to ensure a smooth transition from the prototype stage to the production vehicle
- Coordinating with multiple engineering teams in the US, Mexico, and Europe
Design Engineer
TREMEC Transmissions
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Transmission design and development including manual, automated manual, toroidal variable drive, and dual-clutch transmissions
- Involved in supplier and part procurement at the prototype level
- Led prototype builds and testing
Product Designer
TREMEC Transmissions
05.2006 - 01.2010
- Responsible for component and assembly CAD modeling for development products
- Involved in transmission design layout
- Interfacing with customers to integrate products into the vehicle CAD environment
Product Designer
Applied Technologies Incorporated
01.1999 - 05.2006
- Prepared 3D models and detailed drawings for production or prototype levels in the automotive and military industries
- Interacting with and working at customer facilities during in-depth projects
- Experience in the vehicle engine, suspension, steering, and transmission design
Manufacturing Supervisor
American Warming & Ventilating
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Duties involved ordering all stock materials and supplies
- Scheduling workflow and inspection of all products throughout the plant
- Responsible for all engineering issues on the plant floor
- The primary coordinator of information between engineering and manufacturing teams to improve design for manufacturability
Product Designer
American Warming & Ventilating
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Prepared detailed drawings and sketches for production components
- Promoted to new product development group
- Involved in the design and testing of new products
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science Design and Technology
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MichiganBS - Engineering Technology Management, Lean Six Sigma
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IndianaSkills
- Advanced Product Quality Planning
- Lean Six Sigma
- Critical thinking
- Analytical problem solving
- Team collaboration
- CAD
Timeline
System Engineering Supervisor
TREMEC Transmissions
01.2016 - Current
Product Application Engineer
TREMEC Transmissions
01.2014 - 01.2016
Design Engineer
TREMEC Transmissions
01.2010 - 01.2014
Product Designer
TREMEC Transmissions
05.2006 - 01.2010
Product Designer
Applied Technologies Incorporated
01.1999 - 05.2006
Manufacturing Supervisor
American Warming & Ventilating
01.1997 - 01.1999
Product Designer
American Warming & Ventilating
01.1995 - 01.1997
BS - Engineering Technology Management, Lean Six Sigma
Indiana State University
Associate Degree - Applied Science Design and Technology
Monroe County Community College
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