Alyssa Wiedeman
About Alyssa Wiedeman
Alyssa Wiedeman serves as a Senior Controls Engineer and Project Manager at Navistar Inc., where she specializes in designing PLC and HMI applications to enhance manufacturing processes. She holds multiple degrees from Wright State University, including a Bachelor's in Industrial & Systems Engineering and a Master's in Industrial & Human Factors Engineering.
Work at Navistar
Alyssa Wiedeman has been employed at Navistar Inc. since 2019, holding the positions of Controls Engineer Sr. and Project Manager. In her role as Controls Engineer Sr., she specializes in designing and implementing PLC and HMI applications that support manufacturing processes. She is responsible for purchasing and programming various devices and hardware to meet production needs. Additionally, she provides real-time production data metrics to manufacturing staff, enabling quick identification of issues and helping to meet production goals. As Project Manager, she oversees projects that enhance production efficiency and reduce the impact of significant events.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Wiedeman studied at Wright State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering with a focus on Industrial & Systems Engineering, graduating in 2019. She also obtained a Master's degree in Industrial & Human Factors Engineering with a focus on Decision Analytics from the same institution, completing her studies in 2020. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Organizational Leadership and a Minor in Supply Chain Management, both achieved during her time at Wright State University from 2015 to 2019. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and project management.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Alyssa Wiedeman worked at Wright State University as a Personal Assistant and later as a Personal Assistant Station Manager from 2016 to 2019. In this role, she supported various administrative functions. Additionally, she worked as a Homemaker Personal Care Provider at the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities from 2018 to 2019. During her time at Wright State University, she also gained practical experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Navistar from 2017 to 2019, where she developed and implemented wireless equipment monitoring solutions.
Achievements
At Navistar, Alyssa Wiedeman has contributed to the development and implementation of wireless equipment monitoring solutions that enhance production efficiency. She supports line control and error-proofing systems for assembly lines, ensuring quality and efficiency in production processes. Her ability to provide real-time production data metrics has been instrumental in helping manufacturing staff quickly identify issues and achieve production goals. These initiatives reflect her commitment to improving operational performance within the manufacturing environment.