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BRANDON BYRD

FLORA

Summary

Dynamic Engineering Program Manager with a proven track record at Flex-N-Gate, excelling in project alignment and risk management. Skilled in technical leadership and effective communication, I drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction, leveraging data-driven decision-making to achieve strategic goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Program Manager

Flex-N-Gate
02.2023 - 07.2025
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
  • Facilitated regular status meetings to monitor progress and address challenges.
  • Managed risk assessments and mitigation strategies throughout project lifecycles.

Quality Engineer

North American Lighting
05.1999 - 02.2023
  • Led quality assurance initiatives to improve product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented inspection protocols, enhancing defect detection rates during production processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Mentored junior engineers on best practices for quality control and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Analyzed data from testing procedures to drive process enhancements and optimize production efficiency.
  • Conducted regular audits of manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality benchmarks.
  • Spearheaded training sessions on quality management systems, fostering a culture of excellence within teams.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.

Quality Engineer

Hella Electronics
07.2011 - 06.2018
  • Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Streamlined reporting processes for quality metrics, facilitating timely decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
  • Developed metrics dashboard to monitor quality trends, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Program Manager

Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
01.2008 - 07.2011
  • Developed strategic initiatives to align projects with organizational goals.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05-2004

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Olney Central College
Olney, IL
12-1996

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Engineering design
  • Requirements analysis
  • Software development
  • Technical leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Training and mentoring
  • Professionalism
  • Data collection

Accomplishments

Internal and External Auditor

IATF / TS

VDA

Customer specific assessments

Timeline

Engineering Program Manager

Flex-N-Gate
02.2023 - 07.2025

Quality Engineer

Hella Electronics
07.2011 - 06.2018

Program Manager

Aisin Manufacturing Illinois
01.2008 - 07.2011

Quality Engineer

North American Lighting
05.1999 - 02.2023

Mechanical Engineering

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Olney Central College

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