Todd Burnett
About Todd Burnett
Todd Burnett is a Senior Program Manager at Tennant Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over 25 years of experience in product development. He has held various roles at Whirlpool Corporation, including Sr. Product Manager and Sr. Engineering Manager, and has a background in Mechanical Engineering.
Work at Tennant
Todd Burnett has been employed at Tennant Company as a Senior Program Manager since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for creating and maintaining 10-year architecture roadmaps. He collaborates with cross-functional teams to define product attributes that inform engineering and manufacturing roadmaps. His management style emphasizes empowerment and consensus-building, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement within the organization.
Previous Experience at Whirlpool Corporation
Todd Burnett has an extensive background at Whirlpool Corporation, where he held multiple positions over a span of 20 years. He served as a Senior Product Manager in the Laundry division from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Engineering Manager, leading projects focused on global cost and quality from 2013 to 2017. His earlier roles included Lead Engineer and Senior Engineer, where he contributed to various engineering projects. He also worked as a Drafter and Lead Designer from 1989 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Todd Burnett studied Mechanical Engineering and earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. He also attended the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering from 1994 to 1996. With over 25 years of experience in product development, he specializes in Lean Product Development, Concurrent Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, and Systems Engineering.
International Project Leadership
Todd Burnett has international experience in leading teams for various project developments. His expertise includes overseeing testing, introducing innovations, and executing strategies across different markets. This experience enhances his capability to manage complex projects and collaborate with diverse teams.