Patte Michel
About Patte Michel
Patte Michel is a Manufacturing Engineer Office Manager with extensive experience in engineering and management roles at Caterpillar Inc. and T.D. Williamson, spanning over three decades.
Current Role at IBA
Patte Michel serves as the Manufacturing Engineer Office Manager at IBA, a position held since 2018. In this role, Michel oversees various engineering processes and manages office operations to ensure efficiency and productivity. Additionally, Michel has been working as an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer at IBA since 2017, contributing to the development and implementation of manufacturing strategies.
Career at Caterpillar Inc.
Patte Michel has had a significant career at Caterpillar Inc., where employment began in 2000. Michel worked as a Group Manager in the MWL division from 2000 to 2004 for four years. Following this role, Michel served as a Six Sigma Black Belt from 2004 to 2007, focusing on process improvement initiatives. From 2007 to 2010, Michel transitioned to the role of New Product Introduction Coordinator, before taking on the position of Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor in 2010, a role held for 14 years.
Previous Experience at T.D. Williamson
Before joining Caterpillar Inc., Patte Michel worked at T.D. Williamson for a total of nine years. Michel's roles included Field Service Engineer from 1992 to 1999, where responsibilities included on-site technical support and service delivery. Additionally, Michel worked in Quality Assurance from 1989 to 1991, ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Patte Michel's educational background and expertise are rooted in engineering and manufacturing processes. With extensive experience in roles such as Six Sigma Black Belt and Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, Michel possesses a strong foundation in process improvement, quality assurance, and new product introduction. This expertise supports effective management and operational efficiency in current roles.