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Thomas Mckenney

Bloomington,MN

Summary

Experienced Engineering Manager with a passion for developing the right products for our customers. Demonstrated leadership and exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to guide teams to success. Strong decision-maker and skilled problem solver, consistently seeking innovative solutions to challenges.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Manager

Donaldson
01.2023 - Current
  • Manage a team of 5 engineers and 1 designer to develop new filtration projects.
  • Implemented metric dashboard and process to track development activities
  • Support and guide two technical product owners for new alternative power initiative.

Product Development Engineer and Supervisor

Donaldson
12.2019 - 01.2023
  • Led product development efforts to improve product performance, quality, and cost. Direct supervision of Engineer I.
  • Led multiple high visibility technology development programs.

Project Engineer and Product Manager

Donaldson
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Provided technical support to win business and improve product performance, quality, and cost.
  • Led standardization effort of air oil separator line to reduce overall components by 25%.
  • Led implementation of spiral expanded tube machine with $250,000 annualized savings.

Operations Development Associate

Donaldson
05.2015 - 01.2017
  • Leadership development program with experiences in manufacturing, operations, and quality. Locations: Valencia, CA – Champaign, IL – Nicholasville, KY
  • Led FAA first article build for strategic aerospace customer.

Manufacturing and Mechanical Design Intern

UTC Aerospace Systems
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • Engineering internship with the fuel nozzle development team.
  • Oversaw and managed multiple fuel nozzle prototype builds for customer engine testing.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
Minneapolis, MN
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

IOWA STATE UNIVERSTY
Ames, IA
01.2015

Skills

  • New Product Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Employee Development
  • Team Engagement
  • Collaboration Across Org

Software

  • Microsoft Office
  • PowerBI and PowerApp Development
  • CAD Software
  • Oracle


Timeline

Engineering Manager

Donaldson
01.2023 - Current

Product Development Engineer and Supervisor

Donaldson
12.2019 - 01.2023

Project Engineer and Product Manager

Donaldson
01.2017 - 12.2019

Operations Development Associate

Donaldson
05.2015 - 01.2017

Manufacturing and Mechanical Design Intern

UTC Aerospace Systems
05.2013 - 05.2015

Master of Business Administration -

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

IOWA STATE UNIVERSTY
Thomas Mckenney