Vanessa Decker (Stuart)
About Vanessa Decker (Stuart)
Vanessa Decker (Stuart) is a Manufacturing Data Engineer at General Mills in the United States, with a background in Chemical Engineering and extensive experience in various engineering roles.
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Vanessa Decker currently holds the position of Manufacturing Data Engineer at General Mills in the United States.
Career at General Mills
Vanessa Decker has had a progressive career at General Mills, beginning as a Manufacturing & Engineering Associate from 2012 to 2014 in Reed City, MI. She then served as the Startup Manager for the Go-Gurt Twisted Project for three months from 2012 to 2013. Later, she took on the role of Systems Engineer from 2014 to 2021. Vanessa currently works as a Manufacturing Data Engineer.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Decker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University from 2008 to 2012. Her coursework included a concentration in Food Science. During her time at Michigan State University, she also held multiple positions such as Undergraduate Researcher, Teaching Assistant, and Introduction to Engineering Design Mentor.
Early Career Positions
Before joining General Mills, Vanessa Decker gained diverse experiences across several roles. She worked as an Engager at SpartanConnect in 2011 and as a Safety Co-op at Unilever in 2010. Additionally, she was an Alternative Spring Break Leader and also participated in a Study Abroad program.
Mentorship and Research
Vanessa Decker has also made contributions to mentoring and research. She served as an Introduction to Engineering Design Mentor at Michigan State University in 2012 and worked as an Undergraduate Researcher and Teaching Assistant from 2010 to 2012.