Heather Berwick
Summary
Motivated and resourceful Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor trained in manufacturing excellence. Successful at cultivating relationships with customers and cross functional teams, managing engineering projects from concept to completion, and advocating for and mentoring the manufacturing engineering team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Supervises the manufacturing engineering team across the extrusion and dipping value streams for manufacturing silicone medical components at the Paso Robles, CA and Elk Rapids, MI manufacturing sites
- Overseas the planning, design and implementation of engineering projects, prioritizes engineering resource allocation, and advocates for the manufacturing engineering team
- Focuses on targeting continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence to achieve zero incident safety, improve quality, meet customer demands, and increase operational efficiency.
Manufacturing Engineer
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Supported the extrusion value stream in optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing technologies, and driving continuous improvement
- Supported a cross functional team of Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to handle escalations from the production floor including but not limited to safety, quality, and efficiency issues.
Project Manager
Ricigliano Construction
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Reported to the owner of Ricigliano Construction, a general contractor that specializes in large and small-scale commercial and residential jobs
- Provided estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and supervising of projects.
Manufacturing Engineer
Applied Technology Associates
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Reported to the Manufacturing Value Stream Manager, working on projects and processes pertaining to directional drilling tools, processes, and industry standards.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Applied Technology Associates
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Reported to the Technology Development Group Engineering Manager, assisting on and taking over design projects pertaining to drilling tools, industry standards, and technology development.
Design Engineer Intern
Chevron
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked with the Design Engineering team in the Cracking Business Unit at the Richmond refinery to perform design analysis, provide technical assistance and develop Engineering Work Orders (EWO’s).
Lead Design Engineer and Permit Expeditor Intern
Solarponics
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Worked for the Pre-Construction Manager to design tools that expedited the permitting process for residential and commercial solar systems in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
Design Engineer and Permit Expeditor Intern
Solarponics
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Worked for the Design Manager to design residential photovoltaic (PV) or solar power systems and submit permit packages routed through the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building.
Manufacturing Assembler
Applied Technology Associates
08.2013 - 09.2013
- Assembled heavy-duty power and control connectors for wellbore positioning equipment, measurement while drilling (MWD) and production logging systems used by Scientific Drilling International
- Gained background in well drilling, MWD and real-time data logging and how such processes provide invaluable information to the driller and geologist.
Design Engineer and Permit Application Apprentice
Solarponics
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Worked for the Design Manager to assist with PV solar designs, associated permitting and field work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- SolidWorks
- Jmp Statistical Software
- Excel/VBA
- Microsoft Project
- AutoCAD
- Matlab
- Adobe Design Programs
- Python
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
10.2019 - 01.2023
Project Manager
Ricigliano Construction
04.2019 - 09.2019
Manufacturing Engineer
Applied Technology Associates
09.2018 - 04.2019
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Applied Technology Associates
02.2017 - 08.2018
Design Engineer Intern
Chevron
06.2016 - 09.2016
Lead Design Engineer and Permit Expeditor Intern
Solarponics
06.2015 - 09.2015
Design Engineer and Permit Expeditor Intern
Solarponics
06.2014 - 08.2014
Manufacturing Assembler
Applied Technology Associates
08.2013 - 09.2013
Design Engineer and Permit Application Apprentice
Solarponics
06.2013 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University
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