Wendy Christensen
About Wendy Christensen
Wendy Christensen is a Manufacturing Analyst at Oregon Tool, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in engineering and education, she has held various roles in manufacturing and project management across several organizations.
Work at Oregon Tool
Wendy Christensen has been employed at Oregon Tool as a Manufacturing Analyst since 2021. In this role, she focuses on improving manufacturing processes and efficiency within the organization. Her work is based in Milwaukie, Oregon, where she applies her expertise in workflow redesign and optimization to enhance operational performance.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to her current position, Wendy Christensen worked as a 6th Grade Math Teacher at Meadow Park Middle School within the Beaverton School District from 2016 to 2021. This five-year tenure allowed her to develop skills in instructional design and classroom management, contributing to her diverse professional background.
Engineering Career Background
Wendy Christensen has extensive experience in engineering roles. She served as a Project Engineer at Micro Power Electronics for 11 months in 2008. Before that, she worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Freightliner from 2003 to 2005 and as a Process Engineer at EMC Computer Systems from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she held a position as a Process Engineer at Merix Corporation from 2000 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Wendy Christensen holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education at Portland State University, earning a Master of Science in Engineering Management from 2000 to 2003. Her educational background supports her specialization in lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
Certifications and Professional Skills
Wendy Christensen is certified in Project Management through the Project Management Institute (PMI) and holds a Green Belt in Six Sigma Principles. Her expertise includes workflow redesign, optimization, and the application of lean manufacturing principles, which she has utilized in various engineering roles throughout her career.