Trisha Baird
About Trisha Baird
Trisha Baird is the Director of Program Management at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in engineering and program management across several automotive companies, she specializes in electro-mechanical design and value engineering.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Trisha Baird serves as the Director of Program Management at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various programs and ensuring that projects align with the company's strategic objectives. Her work involves collaboration with multiple departments to ensure that products meet customer expectations from the initial concept to production.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Trisha Baird has a significant history with Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she worked in various engineering roles. From 2017 to 2021, she served as the Engineering Manager for Lighting, Electrical Integration, and Body Controls. Prior to that, she was a Staff Engineer for Lighting Systems from 2012 to 2017. Her experience at Harley-Davidson has contributed to her expertise in electro-mechanical design and project management.
Experience at Toyota North America
Trisha Baird worked at Toyota North America for several years in various capacities. She began as an Engineering Co-op from 1998 to 2001, followed by roles as a Design Engineer from 2004 to 2008, and as an Engineering Team Leader from 2009 to 2011. Her tenure at Toyota included a one-year inter-company transfer to Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan as a Design Engineer in 2008. This diverse experience has provided her with a strong foundation in engineering and project management.
Educational Background in Engineering
Trisha Baird holds multiple degrees in engineering. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Engineering and Management Institute (now Kettering University) from 1997 to 2001. She then pursued a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University from 2001 to 2011. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Milwaukee School of Engineering from 2015 to 2018. Her educational background supports her extensive engineering expertise.
Specialization and Expertise
Trisha Baird specializes in analyzing detailed cost breakdowns and creating design and process value engineering proposals. She has expertise in building knowledge management systems that incorporate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Genchi-Genbutsu methods. Her skills include developing control plans, conducting Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and ensuring effective end-of-line inspection processes. She possesses a deep understanding of complex electro-mechanical design, which enhances her contributions to product development.