Rachel Hintz
About Rachel Hintz
Rachel Hintz is a Senior New Product Cost Engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2012. She has extensive experience in various engineering roles within the company, spanning over two decades, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Rachel Hintz has been employed at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 1993, holding various engineering positions. She currently serves as a Senior New Product Cost Engineer, a role she has occupied since 2012. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Project Engineer for the Softail Platform from 2005 to 2007. Her earlier roles include Project Engineer II/Sr. in Value Engineering from 1997 to 2005 and Maintenance Supervisor from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, she worked as a Development Purchasing Analyst from 2008 to 2012 and as a Manufacturing Engineer II in Aluminum Machining from 1995 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Hintz earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where she studied from 1980 to 1985. Her academic background includes coursework in Thermodynamics. She possesses expertise in several engineering methodologies, including DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Additionally, she has knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 standards, which are critical in automotive manufacturing.
Background
Rachel Hintz has a strong background in manufacturing operations within the automotive industry. Her career at Harley-Davidson spans over three decades, showcasing her extensive experience and commitment to the company. She has held multiple roles that have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of product development, cost engineering, and manufacturing processes.
Professional Development
Throughout her career at Harley-Davidson, Rachel Hintz has engaged in various roles that have allowed her to develop a wide range of skills in engineering and project management. Her positions have included responsibilities in product cost analysis, project engineering, and value engineering, which have equipped her with a robust skill set applicable to the automotive sector.