DEB BECKER
Email: *******@***.***
Profile
Motivated experienced professional with significant organizational
skills and knowledge in materials management, process and manufacturing
engineering, project coordination, and team leadership
Professional Experience
NORTHERN PLAINS LAND SERVICE (2009 to present)
Right of Way Specialist - part time contractor
?Perform technical work associated with right of ways activities for
the negotiation and acquisition of right of way for construction and
utility projects
?Conduct research to locate property owners, inspect affected property
to identify any project concerns, and negotiate with property owners
for acquisition of easements of real property and/or property rights
ANGUS PALM INDUSTRIES, 2006 - 2008 (workforce reduction)
Sourcing/Purchasing Engineer- New Product Development
? Responsible for material and supply sourcing, procurement, and
deliverables during all design phases through ramp-up of production
for all new projects
? Facilitate and guide cross-functional team of engineering, quality,
manufacturing, and sales to manage materials acquisition process in
terms of meeting production goals
? Used MRP system for capacity planning to monitor and manage BOM and
manufacturing analyses requirements to ensure material deadlines are
met for production
? Provide project coordination and support in the area of materials
management to ensure optimal transition from manufacturing prototypes
to production to meet company goals and objectives
? Maintain and utilize all quality and performance principals in
manufacturing environment including First Article Inspection, ISIR,
PPAP, FMEA, as well as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology
APA ENTERPRISES, CABLES & NETWORKS DIVISION 2005-2006 (facility
closed)
Process/Manufacturing Engineer - Product Development
? Provided administrative and engineering support for process
development for various products
? Developed new processes, production layout, work standards and
quality procedures
? Responsible for managing cross-functional team to manage products
and areas of operations
? Maintain and utilize all quality and performance principals in
manufacturing environment including First Article Inspection, ISIR,
PPAP, FMEA, as well as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology
DALAGER ENGINEERING, 1995-2005 (workforce reduction/position ended)
Engineering Consultant - Communications, safety and utility operations
? Provided consultant services to clients as needed through means of
technical knowledge, relevant research, and engineering analysis in the
area of utility organizations and telecommunications
? Prepared and filed permits and documentation for client operations
to meet legal obligations
? Coordinated projects from initial design, budgeting review and RFQ, to
plan implementation, project construction, supervision, and supplying
ongoing support after project completion
? Performed administrative tasks for clients including project planning,
business strategies and overview, financial and engineering analysis,
budgeting, contract review, grant writing, and acquisition services
? Responsible for monitoring, and interpreting local, state, and federal
regulatory agency information to ensure and maintain rules compliance
for all clients; agencies included FCC, FAA, EPA, and OSHA
? Designed, coordinated, and consulted on various RF, wireless,
communications, and utility projects with both educational and commercial
entities
Education
South Dakota State University - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (BSME)
Continuing education courses in employee management, database
management, statistics, and marketing
References available upon request