The 2019 Managerial Leadership Award at the Women of Color in STEM Conference in Detroit this fall went to Sandra McNeil, the global manufacturing chief engineer at General Motors (GM).
McNeil is the first female African-American Global Manufacturing Chief Engineer at GM and is dedicated to ensuring that manufacturing will continue to be a career choice for aspiring young women and minorities.
In her current role, she is accountable for the installation of manufacturing equipment in 10 facilities, leading to the integration of technology and manufacturing operations, such as the all-new mid-engine Corvette.
Motor Trend, a leading American automobile magazine, has dubbed the all-new mid-engine sports car: the 2020 Car of the Year.
GM highlights McNeil's oversight, which ensures that all project metrics are achieved, including financial ones. McNeil leverages her ability to work cross-culturally and implemented innovative approaches to improve problem-solving efficiency for programs across the GM regions.
Her ability to succeed is a testament to her effectiveness. She is always seeking new ways to optimize processes and share productivity tools with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.
