Her Story
About Tamika
Tamika Taylor is an automotive engineering and manufacturing professional with more than 11 years of experience at General Motors. Her career is grounded in a lifelong curiosity about how things work and a passion for understanding, improving, and solving complex technical problems. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Central Michigan University and a Master of Business Administration in International Business and Finance from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. Her professional background combines mechanical engineering, manufacturing operations, quality systems, auditing, and enterprise transformation.
At General Motors, Tamika has held several roles across manufacturing, product ownership, and strategic transformation. Her experience includes serving as a Manufacturing Operations Leader and Stamping Group Leader, leading a cross-functional team and driving process improvements. She also served as a Digital Transformation Program Owner and Product Owner, helping develop enterprise quality systems and coordinate technology initiatives. In her current role as Strategic Transformation Advisor and Senior Auditor, she applies her expertise in manufacturing engineering, quality management, process auditing, and agile delivery to support operational effectiveness and continuous improvement. She holds ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Internal and Lead Auditor certifications through Omnex Inc.
Tamika's professional approach is defined by curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to take on challenging opportunities. She believes that asking questions, remaining open to learning, and stepping beyond one's comfort zone are essential to career development. Recognized by General Motors CEO Mary Barra for her contributions during a period of company transition, she continues to build on her experience in engineering, auditing, and transformation. She is also preparing to launch a business focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses use AI and automation to improve their operations, extending her problem-solving experience beyond the automotive industry.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Tamika
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have received is to embrace opportunities, even when they seem overwhelming or outside my current capabilities. Taking on challenging responsibilities is an important part of professional growth, and I believe that stepping outside my comfort zone is how I continue to develop and learn.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is to remain hopeful, confident, and curious. Always ask questions, and never pretend to know something you do not. There is no such thing as a foolish question; asking questions is how we learn, and continuous learning is what helps us become successful.
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