John McDonald

About John McDonald

The diversity of my work experience – manufacturing engineering, product engineering, new product development, purchasing, program management, and management of an engineering department – allows me to collaborate with all functional areas in ways others cannot. I take action based on team member feedback, align strategically with executive management, and drive fact-based consensus that strengthens the team, while producing positive financial results. Key experience: • Established a successful track record of program and engineering management that involved budget responsibility, driving team accountability, meeting deadlines and financial goals, identifying proper resources, and collaborating with nearly all areas of the company. • Accomplished strategic business objectives with direct, positive impact on profitability. • Presented to executive management for approval at every stage of our product development process. • Completed a Masters Certificate in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Specific accomplishments have included: • Managed a staff of 11 product engineers, designers and technicians on the highest volume engine line at Briggs & Stratton. This engine line yielded revenue of $270 million per year. In co-operation with purchasing and manufacturing, this team achieved multi-million dollar savings annually. • Lead a multi-million dollar V-twin engine line expansion that resulted in new business on a premium John Deere product with payback in less than two years. • Served as lead negotiator on strategic multi-million dollar contracts with multi-billion dollar companies.

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Value Stream Management

   Collins Aerospace

   Dec 2019 — Present

   Responsible for the profitability of gearboxes, starters and pumps. Accountable for quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. Manage customer relationships for both existing products and development projects.Lead a team that achieved a record delivery of gearbox product to key customers via collaboration with the supply base in 2020.

Education

• Marquette University

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1995 — 2000

• Marquette University

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2001 — 2006

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Masters Certificate in Project Management

  2006