Catherine Lunde, Mse, Bsme Email & Phone Number

Tempe, Arizona, US

I’m so excited to join this World Class Company!

New Taipei City, Taiwan, TW

In process of creating/implement Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Quality Operating System and achieving ISO 9001 and MAQMSR certification (stepping stone to IATF certification) from ground up.Created standard documentation for APQP and Supplier Quality manual, compliant to ISO 9001.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, US

• (JV with Foxconn)Responsible for Supplier Quality APQP deliverables for Body Closures/ Structures, Interior/ Exterior, and Chassis/ Frame, fasteners.Led team of Supplier Quality Engineers to launch new designs for.
• Majority of parts, specifically metal and frame, were prototype tooled for production. This presented unique challenges to meet quality targets, as well as meeting production volumes.
• Launch required a more hands on problem solving approach as a leader to quickly triage issues at the assembly plant and work with suppliers to stay on schedule vs a traditional OEM.

Detroit, Michigan, US

Responsible for managing cross-functional teams to deliver business results using Lean 6 Sigma methodologies (Electric, Gas, Renewables, Customer Service, Finance & Regulatory business units)Conduct transactional call handling rapid experiments by experimenting with RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and other technology solutions and business process changes.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Led process, delivery and implementation of new NA Powertrain launches (23 programs/year on avg) into the marketplace at better than outgoing quality and cost. Key responsibilities included part pedigree risk assessments for upcoming builds and timing plans to mitigate risk. Managed teams through complex engineering issues to ensure proper root cause.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Managed all NA Prototype builds for Vehicle & Powertrain from cycle planning through Final Engineering Cutoff (30 programs/year avg). Responsible for managing timing, build plans, part status and resolving significant issues with cross-functional team of Engineers, Suppliers & Manufacturing. Global responsibility for Prototype build standards and balancing.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

• Developed global quality strategy for validating new vehicle and powertrain technologies. Focused on designing plant measurement / control plan standards to detect failure modes. Worked globally onsite to implement.
• Identified need for additional control plan standards at the assembly and powertrain plant for new features (e.g., self park, infotainment, city drive assist, GTDI engine).
• Initiated work with design and manufacturing, utilizing DFMEA/PFMEA and critical x analysis to develop validation plans, including plant training modules for each feature.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Led multiple vehicle launches in North America, managing cross-functional teams, including Product Design, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Plants to deliver programs on-time with quality, from cycle planning and prototype to Job1. Responsible for tracking of all program deliverables, led resolution of significant issues and.

Dearborn, Michigan, US

Launched new assembly lines and tooling in vehicle plants (interior/exterior trim, chassis, electrical, powertrain, end of line testing). Established manufacturing feasibility and capability for new tooling and processes from virtual prototype to Job1. Developed Global Lean Manufacturing standards for future programs.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor Of Science - Bs Mechanical Engineering