Natalie Reeder
Livonia,MI
Summary
Focused Engineering Manager accomplished in team leadership and program management. 13 years of experience with track record of accomplishment. Excellent decision-making, planning and communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostics & Safety Manager – North America Propulsion Systems
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
Auburn Hills, MI
11.2024 - Current
- Responsible for Functional Safety and OBDII Propulsion System Diagnostics for North American products
- Manage department of over 50 employees including 6 managers across multiple global teams
- Draft supplier statements of work and review contracts with purchasing to onboard suppliers
- Ensure the planning, development, and timely release of diagnostic and safety calibrations in alignment with program milestones with internal teams or external supplier partners
- Plan and manage department resources, including workload distribution, to ensure program success.
Medium to High Power Turbo Propulsion Systems Diagnostics Manager
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
Auburn Hills, MI
05.2020 - 11.2024
- Responsible for leading a team of over 10 engineers to calibrate and validate CARB, EU and China compliant OBD monitors for GMET4 and future turbo applications
- Lead multiple supplier partners to complete calibration activities including SOW negotiations and budget management.
Six-Cylinder Powertrain Diagnostics Supervisor
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
Auburn Hills, MI
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Responsible for leading a team of engineers to calibrate and validate CARB compliant OBD monitors and rationalities for Pentastar Engine Programs and future six-cylinder applications.
V6 BSG Calibration Lead (Special Assignment)
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
Auburn Hills, MI
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Lead a cross functional team of engineers to calibrate ECM, TCM and Hybrid controllers and deliver the best possible customer experience for the 2019 Ram 1500 (DT)
- 2019 & 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines Award Winner.
Advanced Interactive Torque Control
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
Auburn Hills, MI
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Responsible for calibration of torque control interactions between the engine, transmission and hybrid systems on 5.7L and 3.6L BSG applications.
Drivability & Emissions Product Engineer
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
Auburn Hills, MI
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Calibration of 6.4L Big Gas Engine for 2500-5500 Class Ram Trucks to meet SAE drivability requirements and EPA pollutant compliance
- Address any powertrain issues found in the fleet or field to improve customer satisfaction.
Powertrain Applications Methodology Engineer
G-Tech Staffing (Positioned at Chrysler Group LLC)
Auburn Hills, MI
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Develop and Maintain Standard Powertrain Calibration & Validation Processes.
Cooperative Education Student
Goodrich Corporation
West Des Moines, IA
10.2006 - 06.2010
Education
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University (formerly GMI)
03.2011
Graduated -
Lake Shore Senior High School
06.2006
Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center (MMSTC)
Skills
- EPA and CARB regulatory interpretation
- ETAS INCA
- Vector CAN based vehicle analysis
- Matlab & Simulink
- Reading multiple automotive software languages
- 3D CAD - NX3 & SolidWorks
- Microsoft 365 applications & Teams
- Google Suite
- Presentation & Communication Skills
- Leading cross functional team projects
- Resolve field quality issues
- Team building
- Problem-Solving
- Risk Assessment
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing - Awarded 2010
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diagnostics & Safety Manager – North America Propulsion Systems
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
11.2024 - Current
Medium to High Power Turbo Propulsion Systems Diagnostics Manager
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
05.2020 - 11.2024
V6 BSG Calibration Lead (Special Assignment)
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
11.2017 - 08.2018
Six-Cylinder Powertrain Diagnostics Supervisor
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
02.2017 - 04.2020
Advanced Interactive Torque Control
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
05.2015 - 02.2017
Drivability & Emissions Product Engineer
Stellantis (formerly FCA)
07.2012 - 05.2015
Powertrain Applications Methodology Engineer
G-Tech Staffing (Positioned at Chrysler Group LLC)
07.2011 - 07.2012
Cooperative Education Student
Goodrich Corporation
10.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University (formerly GMI)
Graduated -
Lake Shore Senior High School
Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center (MMSTC)
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