Megan Wilken
About Megan Wilken
Megan Wilken is a Product Engineer at Allison Transmission, where she enhances supply chain efficiency and product performance through design analysis and stakeholder collaboration. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Valparaiso University and an MBA from Marquette University.
Work at Allison Transmission
Megan Wilken has been employed at Allison Transmission as a Product Engineer since 2018. In her role, she supports component sourcing activities and collaborates with various stakeholders to optimize supply chain efficiency. She prepares and presents engineering design reviews, contributing to the decision-making process for design changes. Additionally, she leads engineering design and test programs, focusing on project management and technical communication. Megan plays a key role in cost reduction activities by implementing cost-effective designs and systems, and she manages technical communications with suppliers and government entities to ensure alignment with the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Megan Wilken holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Valparaiso University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Marquette University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and business management, which she applies in her current role at Allison Transmission.
Background
Megan Wilken has a background in mechanical engineering, supported by her formal education and professional experience. She has developed expertise in analyzing design and reliability problems and initiating corrective actions to enhance product performance. Her role involves significant project management responsibilities, as well as technical communication with various stakeholders, including suppliers and government entities.
Achievements
In her capacity as a Product Engineer, Megan Wilken has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving product performance and supply chain efficiency. She has played a significant role in cost reduction activities by implementing cost-effective designs and systems. Her involvement in engineering design reviews and test programs demonstrates her commitment to enhancing the decision-making process for design changes at Allison Transmission.