Kathryn Livengood
About Kathryn Livengood
Kathryn Livengood serves as the Lead Internal Quality Manager at Allison Transmission, a position she has held since 2017. She has an extensive background in engineering and quality management, with previous roles at General Motors and Allison Transmission.
Work at Allison Transmission
Kathryn Livengood has been employed at Allison Transmission since 2017, serving as the Lead Internal Quality Manager. In this role, she oversees quality management processes and ensures compliance with internal standards. Prior to her current position, she worked at Allison Transmission as a Program Quality Manager from 2008 to 2017 and as a Test Facilities Supervisor from 2001 to 2008. Her extensive experience at Allison Transmission highlights her commitment to quality assurance within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Livengood holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Indiana University Bloomington from 1982 to 1986. She then pursued Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Purdue University, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BS) from 1986 to 2000. Additionally, she studied Computer Software and Media Applications at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, obtaining a Master’s degree (MS) from 2000 to 2002. She also completed a Master’s degree in Business (MSSM) at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business from 2004 to 2007.
Background
Kathryn Livengood has a diverse professional background in engineering and quality management. She began her career at General Motors, where she worked as a Factory Controls Engineer from 1991 to 1996 and as a Program Engineer from 1996 to 2001. Her experience at General Motors provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles before transitioning to Allison Transmission, where she has held various roles over the years.
Professional Experience at General Motors
Kathryn Livengood's tenure at General Motors spanned a decade, during which she held two key engineering positions. She started as a Factory Controls Engineer from 1991 to 1996, focusing on the automation and control systems within manufacturing processes. Following this role, she served as a Program Engineer from 1996 to 2001, where she contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives, enhancing her expertise in program management.