Kressha Heitz Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Worked closely with Cyber Security Team such as Cyber Security architects, engineers, IT team leads and SMEs. Working across all global properties and with all levels of management, as required, to ensure that Cyber Security Services are provided as outlined in the contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs) with selected vendors. Worked closely and in coordination with the Property PMO teams.• Developing project plans for small, medium and large sized projects based upon defined high level priorities and business requirements. • Supporting Cyber Security strategies and programs for the overall objectives of the organization. • Managing project budget, scope, and schedules.• Identifying and documenting any changes made to original project scope and communicate with stakeholders. • Validating project deliverables against scope and quality expectations and participate in project stage-gates (including project postmortems or wrap-ups), identifying opportunities for execution and process improvement. • Identifying and managing project issues and risks throughout the life of the project, developing action and contingency plans as appropriate. • Making recommendations regarding policies, standards and guidelines and assisting in the creation of Cyber Security standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Creating and maintaining process flow diagrams. • Ensuring compliance with business standards and procedures by analyzing and measuring against current processes. • Assisting in closing out audit items and continuous monitoring of risk assessment plans.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Computer Aided Engineer (CAE), acting as Model Manager for General Motors C1XX Platforms. Leader in C1XX model management in vibrant engineering community supporting early automotive vehicle development production and activities. Responsible for development, validation, and delivery of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models for all subsystems. Achievement/Tasks Include:• Managed and provided quality and analytical support of vehicle models for mid-sized and full-sized crossover programs, supporting early development production and performance improvement analyses. • Interfaced with teams of modelers, engineers, and management to develop a strategic plan and create a road map to execute vehicle models successfully on time with error-free quality.• Consistently handled multiple projects for five to six programs effectively, while continually training professional skills for continuous improvement.• Pioneered Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rear Drive Unit project:• Utilized technical skills to implement strategic analysis to lead urgent decision of one rear drive unit in multiple vehicle platforms, saving General Motors cost, decreased time implementation by 50%, and sourcing to single supplier.• Supported design, structural development, and vehicle performance teams with root-cause analysis and preventative actions for potential issues during model development.• Maintained and improved vehicle build processes from initial design concept to start of production.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Chassis Validation Engineer responsible for validation and monitoring of Brake Systems from design intent to production. Monitoring of brake systems include rotors, calipers, bearings, shields, brake pads, and Apply Systems including boosters, master cylinders, pedals and controls. Managed analysis and testing completed in-house and at suppliers, while ensuring quality and results meet industry standards and customer safety. Achievements/Tasks include: • Responsible for analyzing, validating, and monitoring of brake systems from design intent to production, between General Motors North America and General Motors Europe.• Managed analysis and validation testing within in-house systems and at suppliers, while ensuring quality and results meet industry standards and customer safety. • Developed test plans, monitored testing, and confirmed results of design and validation verification for all of Global Epsilon programs in North America and Europe. • Evaluated existing business processes for present validation testing and successfully determined less testing required to validate components, decreasing lead time by 10%, and improving bottom line cost.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Design Engineer in compartment integration for instrument panel and center console for Epsilon Platforms. As a design engineer, I lead the integration of components and systems packaging within the vehicle to achieve space and design intent for the customer, while working cross-functionally with multiple teams and management to achieve agreed design and engineering targets. Achievements/Tasks include:• Lead the integration of components and system packaging within Global Epsilon (Cadillac XT4) and Midsize SUV & Truck platforms, to achieve space optimization and styling as expected by the customer and portfolio strategy.• Drafted weekly reports presented to senior leadership and program team members by providing strategy proposals based on business requirements. • Successfully managed to work cross-functionally with General Motors global to resolve packaging issues for Global A to Global B architecture transformation, communication gateway modules, European emergency calls, and Wi-Fi-enabler modules for Global Epsilon platform.• Spearheaded design for future C-Category SUV center console for optimal user-experience packaging for future General Motors C-SUV portfolio strategy (to be implemented in 2023).• Lead team of 6 key players to overhaul design and packaging for the vehicle center console, optimizing space and user satisfaction per business acumen. • Gathered technical requirements and lead process design sessions to achieve packaging space.• Conducted internal and external customer feedback analysis in terms of satisfactory or dissatisfactory ‘feel of use’.• Gathered data collected from multiple customers to determine best user-experience and satisfaction.• Reviewed final design for Six Sigma with Executive Director of Advanced Vehicle Development, Direct manager, and black belt master with the use of Excel generated data and final PowerPoint presentation.• Received Design for Six Sigma Green Belt certification for General Motors internal.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

• Assisted in engineering tasks of design, evaluation, problem solving, analysis, and planning to support power transmission and distribution, plant operations, improvement, and/or maintenance• Interfaced and worked with engineering staff, plant site operations & maintenance group, and other personnel to ensure consistent, practical, and effective engineering solutions• Performed data entry, sample collection, and preparation of applications and reports.• Participated in special projects and committee assignment as requested by fellow engineers• Monitored capacitor regulation and maintenance as well as trouble-shooting to ensure successful communication

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Engineering

Pre-Engineering, Engineering

Biology, Biology