Adam Nelson
About Adam Nelson
Adam Nelson is a Senior Engineer at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, specializing in process engineering for canned dough and frozen baked goods products.
Title
Adam Nelson holds the position of Senior Engineer at General Mills. His role encompasses a range of engineering responsibilities in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Professional Background
Adam Nelson has a comprehensive career background with General Mills, initially joining as a Packaging R&D Intern in 2011. He then worked as Engineer II from 2012 to 2016. Currently, he serves as a Senior Engineer, a role he has held since October 2016. Prior to his permanent roles at General Mills, Adam completed an internship as an Oilseeds COE Intern with Cargill in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Adam Nelson earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in process engineering, particularly within the consumer goods sector. His specializations include food processing, new product development, and Research and Development (R&D) within the food industry.
Specializations in Food Industry
Adam Nelson specializes in process engineering for canned dough and frozen baked goods products. His expertise extends to capital project management and implementation, a focus area he has developed since October 2016. In his role, he applies his skills to manage projects and develop new product processes in the food industry.
Skills in Consumer Goods Industry
Adam Nelson brings a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. His skills span food processing, new product development, and capital project management. He leverages his engineering background to contribute significantly to the development and implementation of process improvements within General Mills.