Michael Doherty
Mechanical Engineer with Machinery Design |Project Management | Engineering Management Expertise
- Role
- Mining Solutions Principal Engineering Team Lead - Americas at Bradken
- Location
- Gillette, WY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Doherty
Select Accomplishments• SR. ENGINEER / ENGINEERo Reverse engineered and redesigned all major mechanical components of mining equipment, including complex transmissions.o Developed products that increased customers’ equipment productivity by 30-50%.o Developed products that minimized safety hazards while decreasing assembly time.o Designed and implemented solutions for global customers.• ENGINEERING MANAGERo Increased product development of new products 150% by doubling departmental staff in first 18 months.o Developed working relationships with global customers, vendors, and corporate partners.o Major contributor to the ISO90••••08 implementation team.o Major contributor to developing new inspection processes with laser scanners and portable cmms for all US facilities.• FIELD ENGINEERo Set a record for the fastest machinery erection project.CAPABILITIES DELIVERING RESULTSCross-Functional Team Leadership | Product Development | Project Management | Negotiation Skills | Strategic Planning | Strong Engineering Skills
Experience
Mining Solutions Principal Engineering Team Lead - Americas
Jul 2025 — Present · US
Mining Solutions Principal Engineering Team Lead – North & South AmericaBradken | Product Lines: Crawler Systems, Buckets, Ground Engaging Tools (GET)As the Mining Solutions Team Lead for North and South America, I lead a high-performing technical engineering team focused on delivering innovative and reliable solutions across Bradken’s core product lines—Crawler Systems, Buckets, and Ground Engaging Tools (GET).Key Responsibilities-Lead and mentor cross-regional engineering teams to drive technical excellence and collaboration.Provide subject matter expertise in the design, application, and performance optimization of Bradken’s mining product lines-Oversee the implementation of new product designs, ensuring alignment with customer needs, safety standards, and operational efficiency-Collaborate with global stakeholders to support product development, field trials, and continuous improvement initiatives-Champion innovation and technical problem-solving to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical guidance to support Bradken’s mission of delivering high-quality, wear-resistant solutions to the mining industry.
Education
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mechanical Engineering
2000 — 2004
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