Brandon Woenkhaus
About Brandon Woenkhaus
Brandon Woenkhaus is a Manufacturing Engineer with a Master's degree in Engineering Technology from Purdue University. He has worked at Allison Transmission since 2020 and has previous experience in various engineering roles, including internships at Demand Detroit.
Work at Allison Transmission
Brandon Woenkhaus currently serves as a Manufacturing Engineer at Allison Transmission, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he develops and implements improved operator work instructions and visual aids to enhance manufacturing processes. He is involved in testing and implementing new machine tooling and fixturing to improve manufacturing efficiency. His responsibilities also include troubleshooting machine issues to maintain the manufacturing schedule and ensure quality standards are met. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Manufacturing Engineer/Program Management Intern at Allison Transmission from 2019 to 2020, gaining valuable experience in the manufacturing sector.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Woenkhaus has a strong educational background in engineering. He studied at Purdue University, where he earned a Master's degree in Engineering Technology from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University from 2015 to 2019. His academic training has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in manufacturing engineering and process improvement.
Background in Process Engineering
Before joining Allison Transmission, Brandon Woenkhaus gained experience as a Process Engineer Intern at Demand Detroit in 2018, where he worked for three months. He also held the position of Manufacturing Engineer Intern at Demand Detroit in 2019 for another three months. These internships provided him with practical experience in manufacturing processes and engineering applications.
Technical Skills and Machinery Experience
Brandon Woenkhaus has extensive experience with a variety of machinery, including Makino mills, Okuma mills, Toyoda mills and grinders, Fanuc Robodrills, Fanuc Robots, and Studer grinders. He is responsible for editing and writing CNC programs for various machines, including lathes, grinders, and milling machines. His technical skills enable him to effectively troubleshoot and solve machine issues, contributing to the overall efficiency of manufacturing operations.