Pete Grabowski

Chief Operating Officer (USA) @ SkillReal

About

COO of SkillReal USA, leveraging deep expertise in automotive manufacturing and digital twin technology to drive operational excellence and strategic growth. With a strong background in mechanical engineering and hands-on industry experience, I lead cross-functional teams to advance product excellence, optimize production workflows, and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Passionate about bridging advanced technology with legacy systems, I focus on aligning engineering and business strategies to exceed customer expectations and streamline complex processes through advanced automated inspection systems that provide actionable data. Dedicated to expanding SkillReal’s footprint in North America by building relationships, guiding customer-focused product development, and creating a cohesive, results-driven team environment that supports our mission to transform automotive inspection with cutting-edge digital twin solutions.

Country

United States

City

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Troubleshooting, Test Requirements, Presentations, Engineering Management, Oral Communication, Operations Management, Project Engineering, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Time Management, CATIA, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive Repair, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement

Experience

Chief Operating Officer (USA)

SkillReal

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

United States

Co-Founder

NorthStar Vision, LLC

2020-5 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

Detroit, Michigan, United States

As a mechanical engineer and business professional, I have spent my career focusing on improving automotive manufacturing. At NorthStar Vision, we are dedicated to providing strategic product guidance, comprehensive business development, and engineering support to our partners in the automotive industry. We identify and introduce cutting-edge technologies to streamline processes and improve performance to leading OEM and Tier 1 customers. By making key industry connections, we help our clients stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving automotive sector. My role is to facilitate turning our clients' innovative visions into reality.

Engineering Intern

US Farathane

2015-5 - 2017-8 · 2 yrs 4 mos

As an engineering intern apart of US Farathane's rotational program I was exposed to a variety of departments across the company. Beginning in research and development during the summer of 2015 I built several fixtures used for a wide range of testing including tear, temperature, and dimensional analysis. I was also responsible for preforming tests and writing technical reports. The following two summers I worked with the General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automotive business units helping facilitate new product launches, interacting with customers, and compiling data.