Peter Harmat
Senior Program Manager | Automotive & Manufacturing R&D | CAPEX Programs | Process Improvement & Quality Systems
- Role
- Senior Program Manager - Body Engineering at Blue Bird Corporation
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Peter Harmat
I am a senior engineering and operations leader with 15+ years of global experience in…
Experience
Senior Program Manager - Body Engineering
Feb 2022 — Present · GA, US
Leading all R&D body programs — spanning structural, mechanical, and electrical systems — from concept to production release, managing CAPEX up to $12M and development costs of $18M, including business case, program charters, cross-functional teams up to 50 participants, gate reviews, risk management, and executive leadership communication.Delivered multiple industry first product innovations, including- Telematics implementation on EV and ICE applications (custom software, new supplier)- First standard LED headlamps (custom design, new supplier)- First standard 3-point belted seats (new seat design, new supplier)- First Digital Dashboard (custom software, new supplier)- First 360-degree camera system with AI detection (new supplier)- First use of composites to redesign the rear of the Bus (2027)Key contributor to Blue Bird’s financial turnaround, with innovations driving 69% revenue growth and a 300+% increase in net income
Skills
- Business Planning
- Event Management
- Market Research
- Powerpoint
- Team Management
- Product Development
- English
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Business Strategy
- Leadership
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