Mark Chatterton, P.E.
About Mark Chatterton, P.E.
Mark Chatterton, P.E., is a Sr. Principal Engineer at General Mills specializing in process instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems within the Corporate Supply Chain. He holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Chemical and Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and is fluent in multiple languages.
Company
Mark Chatterton is currently employed at General Mills, a leading global food company. He serves as the Sr. Principal Engineer specializing in Process Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical within the Corporate Supply Chain. Headquarters for General Mills is based in Minneapolis, MN, USA, where Mark contributes to major engineering projects and initiatives.
Title
Mark Chatterton holds the position of Sr. Principal Engineer at General Mills. His role focuses on Process Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical within the Corporate Supply Chain. His expertise is crucial in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of engineering processes at General Mills.
Education and Expertise
Mark Chatterton possesses two Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Minnesota, one in Chemical Engineering and another in Electrical Engineering. He is also certified as a FS Engineer by TÜV Rhineland, emphasizing his specialization in functional safety. His educational background combined with his certifications underscores his deep expertise in engineering disciplines relevant to his role.
Background
Mark Chatterton has an extensive professional background with General Mills. From 2001 to 2011, he served as an Associate Principal / Principal Engineer in Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical for the Supply Chain, based at the Minneapolis headquarters. His long tenure with the company highlights his significant contributions and deep-rooted experience in various engineering capacities.
Achievements
Mark Chatterton has made numerous contributions to engineering and safety at General Mills. He develops and teaches specialized courses on food science, instrumentation & controls, and PID loop tuning. Mark also manages technical aspects of summer internships, providing mentorship to new talent. As a Corporate Cyber Operations Liaison, he plays a pivotal role in plant floor cyber security. Mark leads the development of several safety programs, including the Control of Hazardous Energy program, in line with NFPA-70E and OSHA standards. His proficiency in multiple languages adds a global dimension to his contributions, facilitating his specialization in control system development for both domestic and international business units.