Kim Gardner

Kim Gardner is an experienced engineering professional with a background in cost estimation, program coordination, and product engineering. Currently serving as the Engineering Cost Coordinator at Lydech since August 2025, Kim previously worked at Cooper Standard from October 2018 to May 2025 as a Cost Estimator, where responsibilities included preparing customer quotes and collaborating with various departments for accuracy. Kim's experience spans roles in sales coordination, customer support, technical specialization, and design engineering across notable companies such as Harada Industry of America, Vector North America, Nissan North America, Ford Motor Company, Breed Technology, and Yazaki North America. Educational achievements include a Certification in Program Management from Walsh College, a BBA in Business with a focus on manufacturing from Davenport University, and an Associate in Science in Computer Science and Engineering Science from Henry Ford College.