Andrea Cerutti

VP of Virtual System Engineering @ Brembo

About

Senior engineering leader with strong international experience in advanced product development and virtual engineering. I lead teams and programs at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic execution, transforming complex engineering challenges into scalable, high‑performance solutions.My experience spans the full development lifecycle, with a focus on optimizing engineering development processes, strengthening system‑level thinking, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making across multidisciplinary teams. I have a proven track record in guiding teams through technical complexity while ensuring alignment on quality, timing, and business objectives.I am recognized for building and mentoring high‑performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and establishing effective collaboration with global suppliers and partners. My leadership style combines clarity, decisiveness, and empowerment, enabling teams to deliver results in demanding and fast‑evolving environments.Core ExpertiseProduct & System Development LeadershipVirtual Engineering & CAE StrategyChassis Systems & NVH (Suspension, Brakes)Brake Squeal Analysis & MitigationDevelopment Process OptimizationTechnical Problem Solving & Decision MakingProject & Stakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership, Coaching & MentoringContinuous Improvement & Engineering Excellence

Country

Italy

City

Bergamo

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Recruiting, Resource Planning, Technical Leadership, Attention to Detail, Continuous Improvement, Creative Problem Solving, Technology Scouting, Automobiles, Collaborative Problem Solving, Project Engineering, English, Budgeting, Communication, Team Management, Systems Engineering, Analytical Skills, Product Design, Engineering Management, Machine Learning, Project Coordination

Experience

VP of Virtual System Engineering

Brembo

2021-2 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy

Spearheaded early-phase development and front-loading strategies to elevate virtualization of Design Verification Plan (DVP) testing, significantly reducing reliance on physical prototypes. Promoted the D.Ri.F.T. (Do it Right the First Time) philosophy by cultivating deep, cross-domain system knowledge—from brake systems to suspension (tire, damper, steering), chassis, powertrain, and full vehicle mission and usage profiles. Defined and architected system concepts that balance performance, vehicle dynamics, and comfort requirements, while advancing front-loading validation techniques and pioneering innovative models for mechatronic systems, control strategies, and sensor integration

Brake NVH Engineering Manager

Brembo

2008-6 - 2021-1 · 12 yrs 8 mos

Bergamo Area, Italy

Coordinate the activities of 22 NVH engineers and 6 NVH techincians Match the product development with the allocation of resources (dynomometric bench and CAE activities) Keep always in touch with customers (exp. Germany, USA, Japan and Great Britain) Manage an yearly budget around 3M€ Improve experimental and numerical methodologies to reduce the development time

NVH Engineer

Brembo

2006-1 - 2008-6 · 2 yrs 6 mos

predictive CAE analysis of brake squeal match product development with comfort behaviour many contacts with german and japanese customers

Consultant

Politecnico di Milano

2005-5 - 2005-12 · 8 mos

Consultant in the Sakhalin II project with SAIPEM about the material procurement for the trench filling in earthquake-risky areas Characterisation of the adhesion of nano-composites as coating layers for PVC