Brad Steinhoff

An interdependent, cross functionally experienced multicultural team leader with a broad repertoire of analytical and business process problem solving and program management techniques in ISO13485 environments. Have 25+ years experience managing operations and engineering groups. Have 38 years international continuous improvement experience in R&D, systems, operations, sourcing, supply chain, portfolio, pharma, medical device quality systems and program management. Have demonstrated continuous improvement leadership skills by integrating five Six Sigma/Design for Six Sigma (Lean Sigma, DFSS, DRM) programs (Seagate & Medtronic) and had direct ownership for three of them. Certified DRM and Lean Sigma MBB. Have solid background in strategy development, leadership, project and group management, Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, DFSS, COS, quality & reliability, process & materials. Strengths Finders top strengths: Strategy, Activator, Maximizer, Self-Assurance, Adaptibility, Learner, Woo, Positivity & Relator. Currently - Engineering Program Director, MBB, Technical Fellow. Leading Global Medtronic Diabetes DRM (Design, Reliability, Manufacturability) strategy, execution, metrics and results. Education: BS Chemical Engineering, U of Minnesota MS Manufacturing Systems Engineering, U of St. Thomas Specialties: Global Program Leadership, Systems, R&D, Operations, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, DRM, Lean/Cell Operating Sytsem, Six Sigma, Design for Six Sigma/DRM Master Blackbelt, Voice of Customer (VOC), Requirements Flowdown, Use Condition, Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMA), Concept Engineering, Robust Design, Reliability, Capability, Control, Pharma QBD/GXP Process Experience: Dialysis Sorbent, Lithium Ion Batteries, Pacing/Defib device/Leads, polymers, Cryo-ablation and Delivery Catheters, Diabetes, Spinal, Neurological, Coronary, welding, photolithography, surfactants, detergents, and many more