Bradley A. Breining
Hopkins,MI
Summary
Engineering professional with proven expertise in project management, leadership, and technical oversight. Strong focus on team collaboration, effectively guiding teams through complex projects while ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in resource management, risk assessment, and strategic planning, with results-driven approach that maximizes efficiency and impact. Known for reliability and steadfast commitment to achieving project goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Project Manager
Gentex Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Directed full lifecycle management of Fire Protection and Camera Monitoring product lines, achieving all deliverables on-time and within budget.
- Utilized earned value metrics (CPI/SPI) to monitor project performance and drive course correction plans.
- Conducted root cause analysis using 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys methodologies to resolve product performance issues.
- Collaborated with sourcing and finance to ensure optimal resource allocation and cost containment across multiple concurrent programs.
Product Development Technical Leader
Visteon Electronics
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed Agile software development teams for GM instrument cluster programs, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards.
- Partnered with systems engineering to align software requirements with functional performance targets and validation metrics.
Electronics Project Engineer
Johnson Controls AG
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Led design and launch of OEM electronics (HomeLink, clusters) for major automakers including GM and Chrysler.
- Conducted daily project reviews, test validation planning, and milestone reporting for global development teams.
Electronics Project Engineer
Tennant Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Designed and validated UL/CSA/CE/PSE-compliant electrical systems for industrial cleaning equipment.
- Established supplier qualifications and coordinated international procurement strategies.
Project Engineer / Systems Engineer
Chrysler (Contract via MSX International)
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Defined systems architecture for automotive modules including Audio and Body Control systems.
- Supported troubleshooting, testing, and validation of in-vehicle networks and ECU integration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI01.2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Program Execution
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Lean Product Development
- Cost & Schedule Management
- Customer Interface
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Root Cause Analysis
- Supplier Management
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Engineering Lifecycle
- Test & Validation
Certification
- PMP Certification, in progress
- 8D Problem Solving
- Agile Methodology
- Lean Product Development
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager
Gentex Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2025
Product Development Technical Leader
Visteon Electronics
01.2014 - 01.2015
Electronics Project Engineer
Johnson Controls AG
01.2007 - 01.2014
Electronics Project Engineer
Tennant Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
Project Engineer / Systems Engineer
Chrysler (Contract via MSX International)
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Michigan State University
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