Ryan Brownridge
Saint-Basile-le-Grand,Canada
Summary
Experienced product development manager with a strong history of successful collaboration with team members, other departments, and customers. Skilled in producing relevant, high-quality products that drive company growth. Highly organized and proactive, with excellent communication and planning abilities. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving positive results. Thrives on tackling new challenges and dedicated to advancing organizational objectives with enthusiasm and dedication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Manager
Off/Script
08.2024 - Current
- Developed innovative solutions, utilizing problem-solving skills to overcome complex challenges that come with creating custom and unique products based on user-feedback.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and shipping partners, reducing costs and improving profit margins.
- Created new tools to efficiently monitor project risks and calculate project development budgets.
Product Developer - Protective, Goalie, Head & Face
CCM Hockey
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed the product development teams for Protective and Goalie equipment including the first ever full equipment line for women.
- Managed the timelines and product life cycles while working cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Testing Labs and Suppliers for 20-30 products per year.
- Streamlined internal processes for efficient project management and improved communication between departments.
- Provided technical expertise during product design to ensure all products met durability, quality and safety standards.
Product Engineer - Protective, Head & Face
CCM Hockey
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed the first ever custom 3D printed hockey helmet that is now the #1 worn helmet in the NHL.
- Improved product quality by researching and implementing cutting-edge material technologies.
- Enhanced product reliability by creating and conducting thorough test standards and identifying critical issues.
- Assessed potential risks and issued engineering changes to the suppliers to correct product issues.
Lab Engineer - Product Validation for Helmet, Skates, Protective
CCM Hockey
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with the University of Ottawa to create an in-depth helmet testing standard to accurately quantify the risk of traumatic brain injuries.
- Collaborated with research teams to develop innovative experiments and testing standards.
- Streamlined data analysis processes, allowing for quicker interpretation of results.
Education
Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing and Design Option
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec05.2018
DEC - Pure and Applied Science
Champlain College Saint-Lambert
Saint-Lambert, Quebec05.2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Risk Assessment
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Production expertise
- Materials Specialist
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Technical problem solving
- JMP (Statistical Analysis)
- Catia, Solidworks (FEA)
- Photoshop
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
- Carpentry and Home Renovations
- Hockey, Golf and Volleyball
Timeline
Product Development Manager
Off/Script
08.2024 - Current
Product Developer - Protective, Goalie, Head & Face
CCM Hockey
12.2021 - 07.2024
Product Engineer - Protective, Head & Face
CCM Hockey
09.2020 - 12.2021
Lab Engineer - Product Validation for Helmet, Skates, Protective
CCM Hockey
07.2018 - 09.2020
Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing and Design Option
Concordia University
DEC - Pure and Applied Science
Champlain College Saint-Lambert
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