Kenzie Heatherwick
About Kenzie Heatherwick
Kenzie Heatherwick is the Manufacturing Engineering Lead at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. in Dekalb, Illinois, with a background in mechanical engineering and significant experience in safety and process improvement.
Title and Current Role
Kenzie Heatherwick serves as the Manufacturing Engineering Lead at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. in Dekalb, Illinois. In this role, she oversees the manufacturing engineering processes, ensuring optimal efficiency and safety across operations.
Previous Positions
Kenzie Heatherwick has held various positions prior to her current role. She worked at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer - Safety for four years from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she has experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at UniCarriers Americas Corporation for three months in 2017 and as a Mathematics Tutor at Highland Community College from 2015 to 2016. She also served as a Teaching Assistant at Northern Illinois University for four months in 2018.
Educational Background
Kenzie Heatherwick's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University, obtained between 2016 and 2018. Prior to that, she studied at Highland Community College, Illinois, where she achieved multiple associate degrees in Mechanical Engineering: an Associate of Arts, an Associate of Science, an Associate's of General Studies, and an Associate's of Engineering Science, all between 2014 and 2016.
Professional Projects and Contributions
At Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc., Kenzie Heatherwick led a project to enhance safety protocols in manufacturing processes. She developed a training program for junior engineers and implemented lean manufacturing techniques that resulted in a 15% reduction in production time. Additionally, she participated in a collaborative research project on sustainable manufacturing practices with Northern Illinois University.
Certifications and Conferences
Kenzie Heatherwick holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification, specializing in process improvement and quality management. She presented a paper on advanced manufacturing techniques at the 2022 Illinois Manufacturing Conference. Beyond her professional duties, she volunteers as a mentor for engineering students at Northern Illinois University.