Steven Brinkman

VP Quality and Engineering @ Greenworks

About

Decisive and innovative Product and Solutions Transformation Leader, team builder, and results generator, excelling in fast paced, complex and changing environments. Create and effectively manage global organizations of 200+ people, leading to $1B in sales annually with annual operating budgets of up to $38M. Recognized quality, change, and cost leader. Past owner of two small businesses. Board Membership. Maytag (Whirlpool), Amana, Electrolux & Husqvarna

Country

United States

City

Charlotte

Industry

Law Practice

Skill

Cross-functional Collaborations, Engineering Design, Category Management, Claim Investigation, Change Management, Subject Matter Experts, Key Performance Indicators, Portfolio Management, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Program Management, Product Innovation, P&L Management, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Consulting, Business Units, Business Development, Budgeting, Design for Manufacturing

Experience

VP Quality and Engineering

Greenworks

2023-6 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

Innovating solutions and improving customer experience of 100% green powered solutions.

Product Development and Product Liability Consultant

OPI, LLC

2022-6 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Subject matter expert in the areas of Product Development & Outdoor Power Equipment. Product investigation and analysis. Product Liability. Product development consultant - product, process & people. Current engagement: Consulting with startup providing product development and launch resources for a mega brand in the auto care CPG segment. 1Q2023 launch.

VP Transformation Projects

Husqvarna Group

2021-1 - 2022-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

A key member of a business wide transformation team creating a culture for change and accountability. Focused on legacy platforms and pricing.

VP Product Management and Development - North America

Husqvarna Group

2018-7 - 2020-12 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overall product development leadership for the NA market (Product Mgt, R&D, Finished Good Sourcing - US and China, PMO, Product Quality, Training). Product portfolio includes: handheld, wheeled and accessories supporting both Pro and Consumer customer segments. Created a strong culture of ownership, performance and teaming. Worked closely with China team to develop talent and improve transparency. Secure cross functional business alignment to deliver short and long term objectives.

VP of R&D Consumer Brands Division & Wheeled Category Manager Husqvarna Division

Husqvarna Group

2015-12 - 2018-7 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Led $1B Wheeled Category for Husqvarna division. Includes portfolio management and profitability as well as overall product development responsibilities. Nurture high potential talent with development opportunities. Responsible for research and development supporting Consumer Brands products, inclusive of compliance, test, PMO.

Global Director Wheeled R&D

Husqvarna Group

2009-7 - 2015-12 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Responsible for all aspects of product R&D supporting the Wheeled category globally. Brought to life several new innovative platforms / features as well as platform cost and quality refinement. Created organizational structure with Swedish team improving decision efficiency and increasing develop talent / succession planning. Manage a group of approximately 150+ associates globally (design centers in the US & Sweden).

VP Wheeled R&D NA

Husqvarna Group

2007-2 - 2009-7 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Augusta, Georgia Area

Responsible for all aspects of product R&D supporting the Wheeled category in North America. Set policy and procedures for R&D in North America. Maintained a close alignment with the Sales organization and regularly worked directly with customers on new programs. Continued building talent compentencies, delivered numerous new products as well as cost & quality improvements.

Advisory Board Member

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2012-1 - 2021-10 · 9 yrs 10 mos

Charlotte Metro

Industrial advisor to UNCC College of Engineering. Helping to bring the University and industry together through experiences and mentorship.

Sr. Director of Ride R&D

Electrolux Group

2006-1 - 2007-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

Augusta, Georgia Area

Directed Ride R&D operations in North America consisting of a approximately 100 team members .Key accomplishments: talent development, new product development, cost and quality improvements. .

Project Manager

Electrolux Group

2005-1 - 2006-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Augusta, Georgia Area

Technical resource with deliverables of reducing warranty cost, supplier warranty negotiation and remuneration, new product development project management.

Co Owner

Center Court

1991-6 - 1993-12 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Newton, Iowa

One of two partners who owned and operated an indoor tennis club. Responsible for all aspects of the business, from marketing the facility, teaching tennis lessons, to cleaning the floors.