Bruno Da Ronch
Salto,São Paulo
Summary
Senior Engineering and Product Development professional with 17+ years of experience in the automotive and heavy vehicle industry, currently working as Program Manager / Lead Development at General Motors. Proven leadership in global programs, vehicle systems integration, off-road applications, and multidisciplinary team management. Leads a team of 12 engineers, coordinating cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, validation and global suppliers. Strong background in product architecture, performance integration, cost control (USD 8M+), new product introduction and complex system development. Experience includes off-road pickup programs, platforms exposed to severe conditions, and robust vehicle architectures — skills directly transferable to construction and agricultural machinery such as loaders, excavators, tractors and telehandlers. Seeking a Senior Manager position focused on Engineering and Product Development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Development (Program Performance Manager)
GENERAL MOTORS
07.2025 - Current
- Leads Vehicle Performance Integration team for global platforms
- Aligns technical requirements with business and customer performance targets
- Drives cross-functional alignment between Engineering, Manufacturing and Purchasing
- Supports strategic decisions for robust platforms and off-road derivatives
- Manages and develops a team of 12 engineers
- Global Architecture & Imported Vehicles
- Developed and implemented strategic performance metrics to align with organizational goals.
- Led performance improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple departments.
Vehicle Performance Integration Leader
GENERAL MOTORS
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Led performance strategy for new global platforms in South America
- Head of Human Factors development and integration
- Supported vehicle programs with off-road capability and durability requirements
- NVH and Human Factors – Global Architectures
- Led cross-functional teams to integrate advanced technologies into production processes.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency across departments
- Managed CAPEX investments (Approx. USD 12M)
Vehicle System Engineer (VSE) / Program Coordinator
GENERAL MOTORS
09.2016 - 05.2023
- Responsible for programs: Onix, Cobalt, Montana and Cruze
- Owned program performance, investment, cost, timing and quality
- Managed more than USD 8 million in program and tooling investments
- Served as Plant Launch Coordinator (IRT)
- Engineering coordinator in China for global development activities
- Part of GM’s top-performing vehicle in South America for three consecutive years
Senior Product Development Engineer – Safety Systems
GENERAL MOTORS
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Led Restraints Development team
- Launch responsibility at GM Thailand Plant
- DFSS – Black Belt Certified
Project Manager – Volkswagen Programs
AUTOLIV
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Led global projects for seat belts, airbags and steering wheels
- Managed costs, timing and technical delivery
- Direct interface with Volkswagen Engineering
Product Development Engineer / Intern
GENERAL MOTORS
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Development of airbags and safety systems
- Prototype builds, validation and testing
- Participation in global decision meetings
Education
MBA - Project Management
Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
São PauloBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
FEI University
Post-Graduation - Design for Emotional Experience
Chalmers University
SwedenCertificate - Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
University of Michigan
01.2024
Skills
- Senior Leadership in Engineering & Product Development
- Off-Road and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership (12 people)
- Systems Engineering & Vehicle Integration
- Product Architecture & Performance Engineering
- Cost & Investment Management (USD 8M)
- New Product Introduction (NPI / APQP / Gates)
- Supplier & Global Stakeholder Management
- Validation, Testing & Field Performance
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies
- DFSS Black Belt – Process Excellence
- Risk Management & Decision-Making Leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Data interpretation
- Customer focus
Certification
DFSS - Black Belt
LANGUAGES
Portuguese – Native
English – Fluent
Italian – Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- United States
- China
- Thailand
- Germany
VALUE FOR JCB & HEAVY EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY
- Strong experience in heavy-duty platforms and severe-duty applications
- Expertise in systems integration for robust vehicles
- Background in cost, manufacturability and field validation
- Leadership experience in complex, global engineering environments
- Knowledge in electric and hybrid technologies for future equipment platforms
- Direct experience managing off-road oriented vehicle programs
Timeline
Lead Development (Program Performance Manager)
GENERAL MOTORS
07.2025 - Current
Vehicle Performance Integration Leader
GENERAL MOTORS
06.2023 - 07.2025
Vehicle System Engineer (VSE) / Program Coordinator
GENERAL MOTORS
09.2016 - 05.2023
Senior Product Development Engineer – Safety Systems
GENERAL MOTORS
01.2014 - 09.2016
Project Manager – Volkswagen Programs
AUTOLIV
09.2012 - 01.2014
Product Development Engineer / Intern
GENERAL MOTORS
01.2008 - 01.2012
Certificate - Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
University of Michigan
MBA - Project Management
Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
FEI University
Post-Graduation - Design for Emotional Experience
Chalmers University