Nathan Thomas, Pe, Cre, Mle
About Nathan Thomas, Pe, Cre, Mle
Nathan Thomas is a Principal Reliability Engineer at General Mills with over 15 years of experience in maintenance and reliability engineering across various industries.
Company
Nathan Thomas currently works at General Mills as a Principal Reliability Engineer. General Mills is a major player in the food production industry. The company is known for its wide range of consumer products, including cereals, snacks, and prepared foods. Nathan contributes to ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the company's production processes.
Title
Nathan Thomas holds the title of Principal Reliability Engineer at General Mills. In this role, he focuses on maintaining and improving the reliability of production equipment and processes. This position requires in-depth knowledge of engineering principles, reliability techniques, and maintenance practices.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Thomas has a robust educational background with degrees from three universities. He earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Lawrence Technological University in 2016, a Master of Business Administration in Project Management from Ferris State University in 2013, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 2010. His professional certifications include Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), and Maintenance and Reliability Professional (MLE).
Work Experience
Nathan Thomas has over 15 years of experience in maintenance and reliability engineering. He previously worked at Morton Salt as Maintenance, Reliability, & Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2023, where he was responsible for ensuring the reliability of equipment and processes. At Occidental, he served as Maintenance Reliability Engineer & Supervisor from 2016 to 2020, focusing on the chemical production sector. His earlier roles include Maintenance Reliability Engineer & Supervisor and Project Engineer at Packaging Corporation of America, and Test Engineer Co-op at Greenheck.
Professional Background
Nathan Thomas has worked across various industries, including food production, salt manufacturing, chemical production, and packaging. His professional journey has seen him take on both managerial and hands-on engineering roles. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of different industrial processes and reliability engineering practices.