Brad Landmann

Experience

1. Director of Engineering

   General Plastics & Composites LP

   Oct 2013 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Drove business growth from $28M to $102M over four years by spearheading the transformation of the Customer Engineering methodology, leveraging innovative strategies and streamlined operations. Managed personnel across 3 different sites in Houston and Dallas, TX. Implemented an Engineering Services model in the Oil and Gas Service sector, shifting focus from \"build-to-print\" to value-added solutions, directly contributing to $5M in profits in a single year and positioning the company for sustained top-line growth. Spearheaded product diversification strategies, leveraging re-engineered operational processes and methodologies in composite manufacturing to achieve $2M in first-year sales. Collaborated with Sales to grow the Frac plug customer base of small and medium sized businesses by offering design services. Added 6 new companies to portfolio, driving additional $25M over 4 years. Drove customer-focused approach from engineering and operations by implementing regular customer meetings to review development and production activities. Improved design speed by 30% and reduced customer rejects to nearly 0 through regular review of issues. Developed capital expenditure budgets for key engineering and operational projects. Led annual program cost reduction of operational expenditures by identifying lower cost materials. This included leading a cost reduction plan to reduce machining coolant with annual savings of $750k. Spearheaded operational efficiency by identifying and implementing improved manufacturing processes Drove engineering and operational effort to implement ISO9001 and AS9100 quality standards to allow company to grow into the aerospace industry. Developed the long term strategic engineering plan to achieve the needed diversification goals, Provided the strategic leadership in creating and leading technology forums with customers and vendors which identified the areas of business to expand.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor’s Degree

• GM Institute of Technology

  Master’s Degree