Heather Pishalski

Heather Pishalski is an accomplished engineering leader with extensive experience in global operations and project management within the transportation and manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as Executive Director of Core Engineering at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing since January 2016, Heather previously held significant roles at GE Transportation and General Electric, including Director of Operations and Global Engineering Operations Leader, where responsibilities encompassed leading large teams, managing extensive project portfolios, and driving strategic planning efforts. Heather's career also includes leadership roles focusing on hardware engineering and validation testing across multiple countries with notable organizations such as Ford Motor Company. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University, a Master of Science in Applied Statistics from Oakland University, and a Bachelor of Science in Math, Applied Statistics, and Actuarial Science from Central Michigan University.