Jennifer Banacki, Bsee, Msmm
About Jennifer Banacki, Bsee, Msmm
Jennifer Banacki is a Senior EV High Voltage System Engineer at Navistar Inc, with extensive experience in the automotive industry, including roles at Chrysler and General Motors. She holds a BSEE and an MS in Alternative Energy Engineering, and is skilled in active safety technology and quality management systems.
Work at Navistar
Jennifer Banacki currently serves as a Senior EV High Voltage System Engineer at Navistar Inc. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development of electric vehicle technologies. Her role involves overseeing high voltage systems, ensuring they meet safety and performance standards. Prior to this, she briefly worked as a Product Development Team Lead at Navistar in 2009.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Banacki has a solid educational background in engineering. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Michigan from 1982 to 1985. She furthered her studies at Lawrence Technological University, obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Alternative Energy Engineering. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science in Manufacturing Management (MSMM) from GMI Engineering and Management Institute, completed between 1992 and 1995.
Background
Jennifer Banacki has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked for several major companies. Her career includes roles at Chrysler, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, and XALT Energy. She has held positions such as International Program Manager, Team Lead for Performance Vehicle Build, and Lead Engineer for Active Safety. Her work has spanned various engineering disciplines, including active safety technology, systems engineering, and quality management systems.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Jennifer Banacki has developed significant skills in Design for Six Sigma and QMS process development. She holds a Shainin Blackbelt, indicating her proficiency in specialized problem-solving methodologies. Her expertise includes active safety technology and CAN communication, which are critical in modern automotive engineering. She also has experience in ensuring ISO certification compliance, which is essential for maintaining international quality standards.