Automotive Packaging & Program Management Lead

Emily Liolli

Goodrich, Michigan

586-***-**** ********@*******.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emily-liolli-a3396b23 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced automotive engineering and program management professional with 20+ years supporting vehicle launches, change coordination, containerization, manufacturing engineering, and cross-functional program execution. Proven ability to lead change implementation, coordinate engineering and operational stakeholders, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and drive issue resolution from concept through production. Strong background working within fast-paced OEM environments including General Motors, TREMEC, and Tier 1 suppliers. Skilled in process improvement, change management coordination, launch support, supplier collaboration, and technical problem solving.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TREMEC – Packaging Engineer – Novi, MI

GM Corvette Transmission Assembly Nov 2023 – Present

Manage new container procurement projects and rebuy programs while maintaining annual budget targets

Coordinate supplier container inventories and support cross-functional alignment with operations, quality, and suppliers

Lead implementation of packaging and material flow improvements supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations

Organize container buy-oƯ activities and coordinate issue resolution between departments

Support engineering and operational changes related to packaging, logistics, and material handling requirements

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on sustainability, cost reduction, and process eƯiciency

Challenge Manufacturing – Packaging Engineer – Pontiac, MI GM / Stellantis / Toyota / Nissan / PACCAR Programs Oct 2022 – Sept 2023

Coordinated packaging design validation and implementation activities for multiple customer vehicle programs

Managed change communication between customers, engineering teams, plant operations, and program teams

Led customer buy-oƯ meetings, container specification submissions, and launch coordination activities

Facilitated cross-functional discussions to ensure packaging changes and containerization plans were executed on schedule

Maintained compliance with customer domestic and international packaging standards and requirements

Supported multiple simultaneous projects while ensuring program timing and milestone completion

Comau – Zone Engineer – Detroit, MI

Factory ZERO Body Shop Program Nov 2021 – Sept 2022

Coordinated activities for PLC logic and robotic programming engineers supporting GM Factory ZERO Body Shop launch

Tracked project progress, staƯing, and execution timing to support launch milestones

Facilitated communication between engineering teams and leadership to resolve open issues and maintain schedule adherence

Supported cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced automotive launch environment

GENERAL MOTORS

Production Supervisor – Lansing Delta Twp

Lansing Delta TWP GM Assembly Plant - Feb 2019 – Nov 2021

Managed daily operations, workforce assignments, performance metrics, and issue resolution within Trim Assembly

Led cross-functional teams through process improvements that achieved 100% DRR performance targets

Coordinated implementation of new COVID-19 safety protocols and operational requirements

Drove problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and productivity

Manufacturing Engineer – Warren, MI / Fairfax, MO

Fairfax GM Assembly Plant - Mar 2018 – Feb 2019

Supported chassis line tooling development and issue resolution during vehicle builds

Coordinated engineering changes and tooling updates using TeamCenter

Worked cross-functionally with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve production issues

Manufacturing Engineer – Detroit, MI

DHAM GM Assembly Plant - Jul 2016 – Mar 2018

Managed assembly tooling projects from development through launch and production implementation

Coordinated process flow activities across four vehicle programs on a shared assembly line

Maintained project timing, budget tracking, and forecasting responsibilities

Supported engineering change implementation and launch readiness activities Containerization – Program Management – Warren, MI GM - Jul 2008 – Jul 2016

Led containerization activities supporting multiple vehicle programs from concept through production launch

Coordinated with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and suppliers to implement program changes and container strategies

Managed project budgets, forecasting, timing, and cross-functional milestone tracking through SAP and weekly program meetings

Successfully deployed new Body Shop container systems resulting in $3M cost savings

Procured and implemented container solutions supporting major volume increases and shift additions under aggressive timing requirements Containerization – Daily Operations Engineer – Pontiac, MI GM - Jan 2005 – Jun 2008

Coordinated investigation and resolution of supply chain and container-related production issues

Managed engineering workflow changes between manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and implementation teams

Supported continuous improvement initiatives resulting in significant cost savings through container reuse strategies

Validation Engineer – Warren, MI

GM Validation Center - Jan 2003 – Jan 2005

Served as single point contact for Assembly Verification Group at Warren Validation Center

Coordinated vehicle testing activities including PPTH, DVT, VAST, and electrical testing

Facilitated issue tracking and resolution between build sites, engineering teams, and manufacturing stakeholders

Manufacturing Engineer – Flint, MI / Pontiac, MI

Flint Assembly Plant GM - Nov 1998 – Dec 2002

Designed, developed, and implemented assembly tooling and torque systems

Coordinated tooling specifications and issue resolution using TeamCenter/UG

Developed manufacturing process flows and supported production launch activities

Motorola Semiconductor – Process Engineer – Austin, TX Jun 1997 – Nov 1998

Supported photolithographic manufacturing operations within semiconductor fabrication environment

EDUCATION

Michigan State University

Aug 1992 – May 1997

Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering

CORE COMPETENCIES

Change Coordination & Change Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Automotive Program Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Product Launch Support

Engineering Change Implementation

Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement

Supplier & Customer Coordination

Technical Problem Solving

Budget & Forecast Management

SAP & TeamCenter

Assembly Operations & Material Flow

Packaging & Containerization Engineering

Stakeholder Communication

Project Timing & Milestone Management

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