Kathy Bauer
About Kathy Bauer
Kathy Bauer is a Staff Program Manager in Product Development at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2014. She has a diverse background in engineering, including roles at 3M, the US Navy, and Generac Power Systems, and holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Kathy Bauer has been employed at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2014, serving as a Staff Program Manager in Product Development. In this role, she oversees various aspects of product development, contributing to the company's innovation and design processes. Her tenure at Harley-Davidson spans a decade, during which she has played a significant role in advancing the company's product offerings in the motorcycle industry.
Previous Experience at 3M
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Kathy Bauer worked at 3M as a Senior Design Engineer in Health Care Design Engineering Services from 1995 to 2001. In this position, she focused on design engineering within the healthcare sector, applying her technical skills to develop solutions that meet industry standards and improve patient care.
Military Background with the US Navy
Kathy Bauer served in the US Navy from 1985 to 1991 as a Hull Maintenance Technician First Class (HT1, E6). Her military experience provided her with hands-on technical skills and a strong foundation in maintenance and repair operations, which she later applied in her engineering career.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Bauer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 1991 to 1994. She possesses expertise in manual and robotic MIG welding, manual TIG welding, and is skilled in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Her knowledge extends to Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturability (DFMA), as well as utilizing Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA) in her work.
Career at Generac Power Systems
Prior to her role at Harley-Davidson, Kathy Bauer worked at Generac Power Systems as an Engineering Supervisor from 2009 to 2014. In this capacity, she managed engineering projects and teams, contributing to the development of power generation products and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.