Stefano Ranalli Email & Phone Number

Lisle, IL, US

• Responsible for leading the Stellantis program management team (direct reports)
• Leading the launch of vehicle antenna systems (development, validation, and industrialization)
• Successfully launched antenna systems for the Jeep Wrangler, Wagoneer S, and Dodge Charger
• Frequently propose and execute cost savings to improve group P&L
• Coach and mentor my direct reports as well as assist in onboarding new employees
• Main point of contact to customer in presenting program progress and issue resolution

Southfield, Michigan, US

• Led and managed the launch of automotive seat structures
• Led global teams in serving both European and American OEMs to deliver/launch product on time, on budget, and within engineering specification
• Successfully launched the BMW 3 series (G20) seat structures and many Chrysler product/quality improvements on the Charger/Challenger, Jeep Cherokee, and Jeep Compass
• Responsible for developing scope, plans, timing, and executing the APQP process
• Tracked project financials, led accomplishments, and drove open issues to closure
• Prepared and presented key project metrics (timing, spending, quality, etc) at management reviews

Amsterdam, NL

• Created a process to generate the technical cost of competitive vehicles (other OEMs)
• Created and led the global convergence of vehicle cost processes, Competitive Cost Benchmarking (CCB) – process to develop inferred material cost for competitive vehicles
• Led the integration of competitive vehicle cost data into the business case development of upcoming Chrysler products
• Participated in the pilot implementation of the CCB process
• Created an implementation plan (budget, resources, roles & responsibilities, timing) for a dedicated CCB team within the NAFTA Cost Engineering organization
• Created a process for business case development and adherence within the Standardization Engineering organization

Amsterdam, NL

• Responsible for developing thermal management systems in automotive seating
• Calibrated and diagnosed seat thermal comfort systems via CANalyzer through the vehicle CAN bus
• Replicated vehicle embedded system on an external bench test setup, enhancing calibration accuracy and reducing test iterations
• Led tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers in system design and implementation
• Initiated business/engineering relations with new suppliers via decoupled projects, from design concept to RFQ
• Group liaison between American and European engineering centers

Markham, Ontario, CA

• Fabricated premium automotive body structures from carbon fiber
• Responsible for fabricating simple and complex carbon fiber assemblies for top tier automobiles
• Manufactured structural carbon fiber panels for military satellite dishes
• Constructed carbon fiber tools for automotive components
• Continuously documented every step of the fabrication process to ensure component quality

Ottawa, Ontario, CA

• Led and collaborated with a team of engineering students to design, build, and test a competitive formula-style open-wheel racecar
• Competed in the Formula SAE collegiate competition at MIS (Michigan International Speedway)
• Responsible for the car assembly in CAD, project budget, bill of materials, marketing, and overall project/vehicle integration
• Technical responsibility for vehicle ergonomics and safety systems (harnesses and restraints)
• Presented final design to engineering professors
• Created a team/project booklet to help market the team for sponsorship

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering

Mba - Masters Of Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of Science In Information Technology Leadership, Information Technology