Angela R. Werrbach
330 Jenny Street, Campbellsport,USA
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Project Engineer with established expertise at Broan NuTone, specializing in risk analysis and design optimization. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, driving product excellence through effective engineering change management and innovative problem-solving, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing team capabilities and product performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Engineer
Broan NuTone
Hartford, Wisconsin
07.2018 - 08.2025
- Drove cost savings initiatives exceeding $1M annually through strategic optimization efforts.
- Utilized risk mitigation tools, including DFMEA and DVP&R, to enhance design robustness.
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions via 8D methodology.
- Collaborated with suppliers to maximize production efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Evaluated test results against established criteria to ensure product quality prior to release.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing systems and proposed actionable strategies.
- Provided technical guidance to junior engineers, elevating overall team capabilities.
Senior Product Engineer
Woodward Inc.
Rockford, IL
12.2014 - 07.2018
- Supported assembly and test teams, ensuring adherence to strict FAA regulations.
- Directed investigations on returned products employing 8D problem-solving methodology.
- Collaborated with customers during weekly calls to address product investigation outcomes.
- Participated in Six Sigma initiatives with cross-functional teams to enhance processes.
- Contributed to risk reduction efforts through PFMEAs and DFMEAs analysis.
- Developed new designs for customers, delivering all project-related documentation.
- Prepared, performed, and documented comprehensive testing plans for components and assemblies.
- Utilized WISE ERP system for data management and review. Authors, reviews, and approves engineering changes using Windchill.
Product Engineer
Eclipse, Inc.
Rockford, IL
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Commercialized new products by prioritizing design for manufacturability and cost reduction.
- Conducted performance tests on burners, generating literature and lab reports for market documentation.
- Collaborated with cross-departmental teams to troubleshoot issues with problematic jobs.
- Managed Engineering Change Order process for high-temperature product line to ensure compliance.
- Performed comprehensive application reviews, including risk assessments and failure analysis.
Mechanical Project Engineer
Racine Federated Inc.
Racine, WI
03.2005 - 07.2012
- Initiated and led engineering team in automating 3D design from 2D drawings, reducing costs and enhancing customer confidence.
- Collaborated with cross-departmental teams to launch new products efficiently.
- Mentored colleagues on preparing and submitting products for third-party testing and approval.
- Developed custom solutions with departments to address client flow metering requirements.
Education
Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance -
Rockford, IL10.2016
CEFRC Summer School on Combustion -
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ06.2013
BSME - Mechanical Engineering, technical communication
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Risk analysis and root cause analysis
- Design optimization and test planning
- Engineering change management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Regulatory standard observance
References
References available on request.
Phone - Number
815-543-0074
Timeline
Sr. Project Engineer
Broan NuTone
07.2018 - 08.2025
Senior Product Engineer
Woodward Inc.
12.2014 - 07.2018
Product Engineer
Eclipse, Inc.
08.2012 - 07.2014
Mechanical Project Engineer
Racine Federated Inc.
03.2005 - 07.2012
Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance -
CEFRC Summer School on Combustion -
Princeton University
BSME - Mechanical Engineering, technical communication
Milwaukee School of Engineering