Christie Dosch
About Christie Dosch
Christie Dosch is a Principal R&D Engineer at General Mills, managing thermal technology development and leading process development projects for various meal brands.
Company
Christie Dosch is currently employed at General Mills, based in Golden Valley, Minnesota. She holds the dual roles of Principal R&D Engineer in Golden Valley, MN and Associate Principal R&D Engineer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her responsibilities include leading process development and invention projects for various Meals businesses such as Hamburger Helper, Betty Crocker Sides, and Totinos. She also manages the thermal technology development roadmap for Progresso, Old El Paso, and Blue Buffalo.
Past Work Experience
Christie Dosch has a diverse work background. She previously worked at General Mills as a Senior Engineer II for ten years. Before that, she held a co-op position at Kimberly-Clark in 2005. In addition to her engineering roles, she has been involved in Ultimate Frisbee communities. She was a Cutter and Treasurer for Drag'n Thrust Ultimate from 2011 to 2013 and played for Pop Ultimate Frisbee from 2008 to 2011. Christie also served as the Head Coach for the University of Minnesota Women's Frisbee Club from 2010 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Christie Dosch has a solid educational foundation in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, having earned a BS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She studied there from 2001 to 2006. Her technical expertise includes a strong focus on equipment invention and developing new and modified uses for industry equipment. She enjoys tackling tricky technical problems that require a deep understanding of scientific and engineering principles.
Interest in Work-Life Balance
Christie Dosch values work-life balance highly, believing that many brilliant ideas come during times of unwinding at home. This philosophy indicates her approach to both professional and personal life, emphasizing that taking time to relax can contribute to innovative thinking and problem-solving in her field of work.