Aurora White loves hands-on work, whether it’s being in a vehicle as a calibration engineer or building furniture at her mom’s house. As the AISES 2023 Most Promising Engineer, White works for Stellantis N.V., a multinational automotive company and mobility provider that includes Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Fiat brands. White has worked in a variety of such engineering roles as instrumentation and diagnostics, receiving numerous awards for leading projects in vehicle testing and analysis. She earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, received a Design for Six Sigma Green Belt certification, and was selected for a new Stellantis leadership development program in 2022. White now serves on that program’s board, while serving as treasurer for the Indigenous Cultural Opportunity Network, a Stellantis business resource group. White helps coordinate multiple Indigenous education activities internally and STEM outreach externally. The youngest of four children growing up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, White recalls finding her life purpose at age 7 when she was gifted her first traditional dance regalia. The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Ojibwe tribal member learned early that she had to work hard to attain her goals, and is grateful to AISES for easing a sometimes lonely journey of education. Her future interest is in automotive electrification, while also promoting Indigenous values into design and the workplace.