Andrea Lewis
Senior NPI Change Manager
Normal,IL
Summary
Seasoned Change Management professional with 12 years of experience in managing engineering change, process improvement, and gap analysis. Skilled in SAP, Microsoft Office, Agile & Lean methodologies as well as Cost Management and Project Management. Actively seeking a challenging role in Change Management to leverage these cross-functional skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior NPI Change Manager
Rivian
Normal, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Gathered, analyzed and complied department metrics to be reported directly to Executive Leadership Team on bi-weekly basis.
- Collaborated with program stakeholders to set priorities based on needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
- Maintained adherence to industry standards and compliance regulations throughout all stages of master data lifecycle management.
- Played pivotal role in process review and gap analysis, contributing to team efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated change implementation between multiple departments during large-scale transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction by effectively communicating changes, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Managed risks associated with change initiatives, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Managed various projects simultaneously while successfully meeting deadlines through effective multitasking abilities.
NPI Change Manager
Rivian
Normal, IL
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings with project stakeholders, effectively managing deliverables, schedules and conflict resolutions.
- Played a pivotal role in process review and gap analysis, contributing to team efficiency and productivity.
- Managed, coordinated, and planned engineering changes, while providing comprehensive daily reports on planned changes, demonstrating thorough understanding and analysis.
- Contributed significantly to development and continuous improvement of key projects, demonstrating expertise in MES/OBOM within EDV team.
- Mentored new employees, providing comprehensive onboarding support and guidance to ensure smooth integration into core team.
- Stepped in to support short-term management needs during period of transition, displaying adaptability and strong leadership skills.
Engineering Change Analyst
Rivian
Normal, IL
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated and managed Engineering changes for products and their components.
- Use data and analysis to create and maintain breakpoints for engineering changes.
- Coordinate disposal or return of previously applied parts.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure complex changes are effectively applied on production line.
- Multitask and manage multiple deliverables concurrently as well as facilitate use of SAP for inventory levels and bill of material management.
- Proactively identified and proposed changes to improve process and metrics.
Sr. Analyst, Design Change Coordination
Nissan North America, Inc.
Smyrna, TN
10.2021 - 01.2022
- QX60 Major & Minor Model Team Program Lead - Core functions include program management and coordination of all functions both internally and externally. Responsible for overall program management & functions encompassed within the post-SOP window as well as minor model year lead. Also responsible for reporting at functional, executive & global meetings for milestone, build & readiness status.
- Electronics & Electrical SME for Pathfinder/QX60 team. Provided support when necessary related to design changes and mnemonics.
- U.S. Regional Alliance Connect site coordinator for Web CTS (June 2016 – Jan. 2021).
- Active V-fast facilitator and V-pilot trained.
- Enhanced process efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted improvements.
- Fostered strong relationships with multinational partners, leading to increased trust and cooperation among stakeholders.
Analyst 2, Design Change Coordination
Nissan North America
Smyrna, TN
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Pathfinder and QX60 Minor Model Program Lead (2019-20)
- QX60 Major Model Team Program Lead - Core functions include program management and coordination of all functions both internally and externally. Included preparation of milestone meeting material, placing orders for parts to be placed on trial units, audits of all files and related documents and overall responsibility of program success from DCC perspective.
- G2B Bill of Materials maintenance and audits - Core functions include management & adoption coordination of design changes with PE, PQE, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Suppliers, Design, Manufacturing and other necessary groups (both internal and external).
- Electronics & Electrical tool lead for team - responsible for audits, ensuring accurate adoption of change and management of adoption in new system for parts and internal files.
- V-fast Facilitator.
- Enhanced process efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted improvements.
- Fostered strong relationships with multinational partners, leading to increased trust and cooperation among stakeholders.
Analyst, Design Change Coordination
Nissan North America
Smyrna, TN
02.2015 - 05.2019
- Pathfinder/QX60 Major Model Team.
- Bill of Materials maintenance and audits - Core functions include management & adoption coordination of design changes with PE, PQE, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Suppliers, Design, Manufacturing and other necessary groups (both internal and external).
- Lead for 17.5MY & 18.5MY Rogue minor model year programs.
- New analyst key trainer.
- V-fast Facilitator
- Contributed to development of company-wide project management strategies, resulting in more streamlined processes and increased productivity.
- Improved project efficiency by implementing continuous improvement methodologies and best practices.
- Championed adoption of innovative tools or technologies aimed at streamlining processes or enhancing collaboration among team members.
- Streamlined workflow processes by identifying bottlenecks, resulting in improved productivity across multiple processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
Analyst, Design Change Coordination
Kelly Services
Smyrna, TN
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Bill of Materials maintenance and audits.
- Managed & coordinated adoption of design changes with PE, PQE, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Design, Manufacturing and suppliers.
- Conducted Floor Coordination meetings bi-weekly and presented on bi-monthly basis in QRQC meetings on Friday.
- Managed co-tables for changes with overseas suppliers.
Cost Planning Coordinator
Shiroki North America
Smithville
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Evaluated cost and profit for Mid-term plan.
- Calculated and maintained cost for inter-company parts.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations by diligently maintaining accurate documentation of cost estimates.
- Presented detailed reports on potential savings opportunities to stakeholders, contributing positively towards informed decision-making processes concerning resource allocation priorities.
- Reduced project costs by identifying and implementing cost-saving measures in estimation process
- Maintained Master Bill of Materials
- Maintained accurate documentation of completed assemblies, ensuring traceability and compliance with industry standards.
Education
BBA - Finance
Strayer University
Washington, DC 06.2010 - 06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy) / Psychology
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN 08.2000 - 12.2001
Skills
Excels in fast paced & stressful situations
Strategic Planning
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Program Management
Cross functional Communication
Change Management Expertise
Creative Solutions
Master Data Management
SAP ERP
JIRA
Confluence
Continuous improvement strategies
Adaptive Decision Making
Timeline
Senior NPI Change Manager
Rivian
09.2023 - Current
NPI Change Manager
Rivian
02.2023 - 09.2023
Engineering Change Analyst
Rivian
02.2022 - 02.2023
Sr. Analyst, Design Change Coordination
Nissan North America, Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2022
Analyst 2, Design Change Coordination
Nissan North America
05.2019 - 09.2021
Analyst, Design Change Coordination
Nissan North America
02.2015 - 05.2019
Analyst, Design Change Coordination
Kelly Services
09.2014 - 02.2015
Cost Planning Coordinator
Shiroki North America
11.2012 - 09.2014
BBA - Finance
Strayer University
06.2010 - 06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy) / Psychology
Tennessee Technological University
08.2000 - 12.2001