Stephanie Schneider
Royal Oak
Summary
Dynamic product development and cost estimation professional. Expert in cross-functional collaboration and project management, driving financial accuracy and enhancing product reliability. Recognized for attention to detail and effective communication, successfully leading teams to achieve project goals and improve competitive positioning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Estimator
RESRG Automotive
Troy
06.2022 - Current
- Analyzed project specifications to prepare precise cost estimates for exterior painted and chrome-plated components, enhancing project financial accuracy.
- Assessed tooling, material, and labor costs, contributing to comprehensive and reliable budgeting.
- Collaborated with sales team to create pricing strategies that aligned with profit goals, improving competitive positioning.
- Utilized cost estimation software to generate detailed pricing reports for stakeholders.
Product Development Engineer
RESRG Automotive
Troy
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Engineered front grille and rear license plate applique assemblies while overseeing CAD creation, tooling, and manufacturing feasibility analyses.
- Executed validation processes to ensure customer requirements were met.
Product Development Manager
Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy Division
Troy
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Led product engineers and CAD designers for GM, Hyundai/Kia, and Daimler fuel tank application programs.
Senior Product Application Engineer
Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy Division
Troy
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Managed fuel tank development projects, engineering changes, warranty return analyses, and assembly issues to enhance product reliability.
- Executed architecture changes from COEX to TSBM to ensure compliance with NAFTA and EMEA vapor venting regulations.
- Constructed engineering documentation such as Bill of Materials, drawings, DFMEA, and ADVP&R to support product development and regulatory compliance.
Senior Product Engineer
TKH, Inc (Takata)
Auburn Hills
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Developed 2D and 3D data, GD&T, DFMEA, stack-up analyses, and executed validation testing for Steering Wheel projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams in preparing quote packages for new Steering Wheel business and collaborated with customers on Change Notices to enhance feasibility and profitability.
- Received Global Director’s ‘Top Performer’ Recognition Award in Dec 2012.
- Worked with Fisker Design Studio to create production feasible Class A Steering Wheel surfaces.
Program Manager
Toyoda Gosei North America Corp.
Troy
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Oversaw Cadillac steering wheel and driver airbag projects.
- Managed supplier relationships to align on timing, materials, and PPAP requirements, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Provided IMDS support for all Safety products.
Senior Engineer – Safety Systems
Toyoda Gosei North America Corp.
Troy
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Developed advanced safety products including low risk deployment passenger airbags (US patent 7,793,978), knee airbags, and plastic steering wheels, and co-developed PAB hybrid inflator.
- Led seat side air bag development in North America, validating product compliance to customer requirements, facilitating design reviews, developing DFMEAs to identify critical characteristics, and supporting manufacturing launch.
- Participated in trade shows to gather insights on evaluation criteria and new government regulations.
Materials Engineering Department
Toyoda Gosei North America Corp.
Troy
06.1998 - 01.2003
- Global material developments included Airbag Cover TPO’s, mold-in-color and paint-friendly substrates. Selected materials and coordinated their validation testing for new products, cost reduction efforts, and alternatives for production issues (Steering Wheels, Airbags, Interior and Exterior plastic trim).
- Coordinated with global material suppliers to develop custom blend-on-site polyurethane formulations, enhancing product performance with water-blown and low-density recipes.
- Created department budgets, annual objectives, work standards, and manpower forecasts.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Polymer Engineering
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Japanese language courses
Oakland University
Auburn Hills, MISkills
- Cost estimation
- Project management
- Risk management
- Product development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Timeline
Cost Estimator
RESRG Automotive
06.2022 - Current
Product Development Engineer
RESRG Automotive
11.2018 - 06.2022
Product Development Manager
Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy Division
01.2017 - 11.2018
Senior Product Application Engineer
Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy Division
07.2013 - 12.2016
Senior Product Engineer
TKH, Inc (Takata)
06.2010 - 07.2013
Program Manager
Toyoda Gosei North America Corp.
01.2009 - 06.2010
Senior Engineer – Safety Systems
Toyoda Gosei North America Corp.
01.2003 - 01.2009
Materials Engineering Department
Toyoda Gosei North America Corp.
06.1998 - 01.2003
Graduate Certificate - Polymer Engineering
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
Michigan State University
Some College (No Degree) - Japanese language courses
Oakland University