Rebecca Ralph
About Rebecca Ralph
Rebecca Ralph is a Senior Engineer specializing in Frame Systems at Navistar Inc, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various roles in engineering and support across multiple companies, including Ford Motor Company and Cummins Inc.
Work at Navistar
Rebecca Ralph has been employed at Navistar Inc. as an Engineer Sr. in Frame Systems since 2019. In this role, she has contributed to various projects, including troubleshooting validation concerns with new stamped crossmembers and identifying effective solutions. Prior to her current position, she worked at Navistar as an Engineer focusing on Vehicle Structural & NVH CAE from 2018 to 2019. Her responsibilities included conducting interference studies that optimized frame access ladder assemblies, reducing their number significantly.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Ralph earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2017. Her education has equipped her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her current role at Navistar. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in areas such as frame systems, structural analysis, and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) engineering.
Background
Rebecca Ralph began her career in the fast-food industry as a Crew Member at McDonald's Corporation from 2012 to 2013. She then transitioned to various roles, including an Administrative Assistant at Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation in 2014 and a Campus Tour Guide at Michigan Technological University from 2015 to 2016. Her experience also includes positions as a Multiliteracies Center Coach and Orientation Team Leader at Michigan Tech, showcasing her diverse skill set and ability to engage with different audiences.
Internship Experience
Rebecca Ralph has gained valuable internship experience in the engineering field. She served as a Product Development Intern in Powertrain Systems NVH CAE at Ford Motor Company for three months in 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Supplier Quality Improvement Engineer Intern at Cummins Inc. in 2016. These internships provided her with practical experience in engineering processes and quality improvement initiatives.
Achievements in Engineering Projects
In her engineering roles, Rebecca Ralph has made significant contributions to cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Notably, she led the re-engineering of the cast engine crossmember into a stamping, which resulted in an estimated annual cost reduction of $335,000. She has also completed multiple 2D drawings and release work for new parts in frame systems projects, demonstrating her technical skills and attention to detail.