Ashley Kerschen
About Ashley Kerschen
Ashley Kerschen is a Senior Product Development Engineer at Navistar Inc, with a strong background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in the automotive industry.
Current Role at Navistar
Ashley Kerschen serves as a Senior Product Development Engineer at Navistar Inc. since 2019. In this role, she is involved in the design and development of innovative products within the automotive sector. Her position requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices, which she applies to enhance product functionality and performance.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Ashley Kerschen gained valuable experience at Faurecia, where she completed two internships. In 2012, she worked as an Engineering Intern in Engineering Acquisitions for three months in Troy, MI. The following year, she served as an Engineering Intern in Comfort and Trim Systems for another three months in the same location. These internships provided her with foundational skills in engineering and exposure to the automotive industry.
Experience at JAC Products
From 2016 to 2019, Ashley Kerschen worked as an Advanced Engineer at JAC Products in Pontiac, MI. During her three years in this role, she contributed to various engineering projects, further developing her expertise in the automotive field. Her responsibilities included collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and performance.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Kerschen earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she completed a minor in Spanish through a foreign exchange program at Sede de Occidente: UCR in 2011. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and international communication.
Technical Skills and Competencies
Ashley Kerschen possesses a robust skill set that includes Solid Modeling, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, CATIA, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD). These technical competencies are essential for her role in product development and reflect her capability to handle complex engineering tasks effectively.