Scott Stinebring
Summary
Product Engineer with 37 years of experience innovating, designing, and developing products for the automotive industry. Very hands on and works closely with customers, designers, manufacturing, suppliers and others to support integration of materials, methods and tools necessary to prepare new product designs for production readiness. Strong knowledge of engineering principles and of mechanical and electromechanical design applications
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Principle Product Engineer/Staff Analytical Engr
Nexteer Automotive
Saginaw, MI
06.2019 - Current
- Developed new technologies associated with automotive steering including power adjustable steering column mechanisms & actuators, steer by wire, and stowable steering columns
- Champion of continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team, driving ongoing enhancements to both product design and processes in regards to cost and performance
- Mentor new engineers to guide their professional and technical development
- Train and support global product engineers to help facilitate regional growth and project success
Senior Product Engr/Assistant Staff Project Engr
Nexteer Automotive
Saginaw, MI
06.1999 - 06.2019
- Led the development of new product designs with innovative features and best in world cost resulting in increased market demand
- Transformed product line from a single customer first product offering to one with a global presence with many new customers
- Led internal product development teams
- Provided technical support and company representation at customers
- Performed an overseas assignment that ensured the success of a regionally developed new program launch
Product Engineer - Steering Columns Mechanical
Nexteer Automotive
Saginaw, MI
06.1993 - 06.1999
- Developed and released the first power adjustable steering column both internally and for customer which included both mechanical and electromechanical systems
- Directed and guided all aspects of product development including design, drawing creation, dimensional stack-ups, prototyping, supplier development, manufacturing support, validation, customer release, and production launch
- Provided technical lead to senior engineers for second generation product development
Associate Product Engr - Steering Col Electrical
Nexteer Automotive
Saginaw, MI
09.1989 - 06.1993
- Developed and released electromechanical systems associated with automotive steering
- Created black box specifications and drawings for component suppliers
- Chaired supplier product development teams
- Supported new supplier qualification reviews
- Provided expertise both internally and at customers regarding vehicle safety and security
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL08-1989
Skills
- Product Development Expertise
- Six Sigma Methodologies - Green Belt
- Finite Element Analysis - Ansys Mechanical Workbench
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Engineering Drawings Evaluation
- Root Cause Analysis - Shainin Techniques
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- Vendor Collaboration
- Materials Selection Knowledge
- Product Validation
Accomplishments
- Invented 25 design concepts that were awarded US/Global patents where 12 are currently in serial production
- Developed 31 record of inventions
- Member of the Nexteer Innovation Hall of Fame
- 2022 Nexteer “Inspire Award” Recipient – Global Innovation of the Year
- 2021 Nexteer “Inspire Award” Recipient – Global Customer Team of the Year. Role on team: technical lead for major US EV OEM conquest business
- 2018 Nexteer “Inspire Award” Recipient – Global Customer Team of the Year. Role on team: technical lead for major German OEM conquest business
Timeline
Principle Product Engineer/Staff Analytical Engr
Nexteer Automotive
06.2019 - Current
Senior Product Engr/Assistant Staff Project Engr
Nexteer Automotive
06.1999 - 06.2019
Product Engineer - Steering Columns Mechanical
Nexteer Automotive
06.1993 - 06.1999
Associate Product Engr - Steering Col Electrical
Nexteer Automotive
09.1989 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign