Kyle Bateman Email & Phone Number

- Chief of Staff responsibilities for the Vice President of Global Product Safety, Systems, and Certification (GPSSC)- Lead strategic initiatives and provide operational support- Manage communication strategies and coordinate with cross-functional teams- Oversee GPSSC headcount (700+ FTEH) and budget ($14M)- Support the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business processes to enhance efficiency and innovation- Facilitate OIR (Open Investigations Review) & GOIR (Global Open Investigations Review) as part of the Safety Field Investigation process

- Led a team of electrical hardware Issue Resolution Team (IRT) Co-Chairs who were responsible for resolving electrical hardware issues on new product launches- Managed headcount, work assignments, and recruited top talent into the organization- Conducted performance reviews and compensation adjustments- Created and maintained career development plans for each team member

Milford, Michigan, United States

- Led a team of performance and integration engineers working on Ultra Cruise autonomous driving technology- Worked with LVM (Low Velocity Maneuvering) team to ensure start and end of route experience is above and beyond customer expectations- Led integration of new features such as Google Automotive Services into Engineering Development Vehicle fleet

Warren, Mi

- Executed the next generation full size SUV program (MY21 Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban/Escalade)- Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve design and build issues to ensure the program launched on time and with high quality- Managed engineering changes to meet vehicle and regulatory requirements

Warren, Mi

- Executed driveline changes for all current full size truck and van programs- Led team of DREs responsible for individual components within the driveline sub-system- Led driveline sub-system DFMEAs, sub-system Product Development Teams and resolved system integration issues

Warren, Mi

- Responsible for all current and next generation HD truck and van axles- Responsible for integration of components onto vehicle- Solve design issues, interface issues and general program issues- Make final design decisions, manage suppliers, maintain program timing, initiate design changes and report to vehicle team- Manage support teams such as CAE, design, validation and purchasing

Detroit, Mi

- Managed end of line NVH and balance test machines- Responsibilities included writing the machine specifications, selecting the machine supplier, maintaining the capital budget, creating and maintaining the program timing, and supporting the supplier and plant during runoff and gage R&R - Developed NVH limits and EOL testing programs

Detroit, Mi

- Led design, analysis, validation, and launch of a rear drive modules - Managed engineering documents and interdisciplinary teams

- Designed and built a fuel injector control box that simplified the interface with dyno controllers- Designed and built box assemblies, wiring harnesses, and controller boards

- Designed and built an automated axle test stand

- Analyzed brake validation data from testing lab, savings over one million dollars - Created post warrant service part determination criteria

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.56

Activities and Societies: Formula SAE member (Driveline team leader for '07-'08 and '08-'09 seasons), Biomedical Engineering Society Member

Master’S Degree, Engineering Managment, 3.93