Todd Francis
About Todd Francis
Todd Francis is a Senior Project Engineer at Harley Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2003. He has previous experience as an Engineer at Textron Turf Care and Specialty Products and as a Design Engineer at John Deere.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Todd Francis serves as a Senior Project Engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2003, contributing to the company's engineering efforts for over 21 years. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the technical correctness of all value engineering projects. He oversees a team that includes four engineers and two designers, focusing on optimizing project outcomes and maintaining engineering standards.
Previous Experience at Textron Turf Care and Specialty Products
Prior to his tenure at Harley-Davidson, Todd Francis worked at Textron Turf Care and Specialty Products, specifically with the Jacobsen brand. He held the position of Engineer from 1995 to 1998, accumulating three years of experience in the field. This role provided him with foundational engineering skills that he later applied in subsequent positions.
Experience at John Deere
Todd Francis worked as a Design Engineer at John Deere from 1998 to 2003. During this five-year period, he developed expertise in design engineering, which contributed to his professional growth and prepared him for his current role at Harley-Davidson. His experience at John Deere involved working on various engineering projects that enhanced his technical capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Todd Francis studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME). His studies took place from 1990 to 1995, providing him with a solid educational foundation in engineering principles. This academic background supports his technical responsibilities in his current and previous engineering roles.