1. Contact:
(423) 664-2984
Email:
mbrach@alumni.nd.edu
SUMMARY
Performance-driven,hands-on Engineering Project Manager demonstrating accountability
for functional & corporate business objectives through all productdevelopment phases
Demonstrated ability in building & managing cross-functional teams enabling the
implementation of robust designs & improvements through the utilization of proven
engineeringtools & principles(including FMEA, DOE, DFSS/DMAIC, DFA/DFM, SPC, 8D,
Cause & Effect Analysis, GD&T) resulting in product excellence
Proven ability to maximize technical results through multi-disciplinary team integration
leveragingand utilizing cross-business resources
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Transitioned a product development launch team of 175 Mazda engineers& 25 Ford
International Service Engineers (repatriation) from Japan to Kansas City, MO in 1 month
allowing the team to launch the program seamlessly
• Implemented a pull-ahead program that resulted in an investment savings of over $9
million
• Successfully presented & communicated product commodity plans for executive
management approval for strategy implementation and resource acquisition
• International Experience includeswork in both England and Germany transferring 2
programs to European sister-engineering departments and work with Mazda engineering
in Hiroshima, Japan on 3 vehicle programs
SKILL SET
Over 20 years experience hashoned the following competencies:
• Execution: Regular task delivery to fixed time scheduleswithin budget
• Flexibility: Team leader & player who thrives in environments requiringability to
effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrentprojects
• Organization: Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills,
along with a high degree of detail orientation
• Leadership & Management: Resourceful team leader who excelsat building trusting
relationshipswith and between colleagues, fellow team members & management,
optimizing people & finances to meet objectives
• Communication/Presentation: Ability to communicate & present plans & results
• Problem Resolution: Practicing quality improvement and 8D/DOE issue resolution
principles
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• Coda Automotive - Program Control (10-11) – Key player in launching all new fully
electric vehicle
• PlayCore, LLC: Director – Engineering & Design (07-09)
• Ford Motor Company: Associated with over 15 programs ranging from product design
through product launch including a career track that included professional growth from
productdesign engineer through cross-functional technical leader for the corporate door
sealingstrategy and Vehicle Team Launch Leader for an all new vehicle program. (89-07)
• Arvin Meritor/Maremont Corporation: Suspension design engineer (88-89)
• Allied Signal, Bendix Automotive Braking Systems: ABS system design engineer (87-88)
EDUCATION
BS,Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1986
MSA, International Administration, Central Michigan University, in-process
Professional Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mbrach
RECOMMENDATIONS:
“Her ability to organize cross-functional teams and keep them focused under tight timing constraints was impressive. “
“She directed the resolution of complex technical issues involving the design, manufacturing, and assembly across component and
system levels to deliver cost, functional, and quality targets from concept to production. She was a resourceful team leader,skilled at
buildingrelationships and managing multiple concurrentprojects to achieve the program deliverables.”