Marc Donkers
About Marc Donkers
Marc Donkers serves as the Global Supplier Development Leader for New Product Development at Tennant Company, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and supplier development across various companies in the engineering sector.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Marc Donkers serves as the Global Supplier Development Leader for New Product Development at Tennant Company, a position he has held since 2017. He is based in Uden and has been with the company for a total of nine years, starting as a Supplier Development Engineer in 2015. In his current role, he focuses on enhancing supplier capabilities and ensuring the quality of new products.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Prior to his tenure at Tennant Company, Marc Donkers worked in various quality engineering roles. He was a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Marel Stork Poultry Processing B.V. from 2011 to 2015. Before that, he served as a Quality Manager at VDL PMB-UVA bv from 2001 to 2005. His early career included positions as a Supplier Quality Engineer at NTS Mechatronics from 2005 to 2008 and as a Quality Liaison Engineer at Fokker Landing Gear B.V. from 2008 to 2011.
Educational Background
Marc Donkers has a solid educational foundation in engineering and quality management. He studied Mechanical Engineering at MTS Helmond / Ter AA College from 1989 to 1992. He furthered his studies in Quality Management at KDI, completing the program in 2002. Additionally, he achieved a degree in Material Science and Mechanics from PBNA Hogeschool between 1997 and 2000. In 2017, he obtained a Lean Expert Green Belt certification from the Lean Competency System.
Professional Development and Certifications
In addition to his formal education, Marc Donkers has pursued professional development in lean methodologies. He completed the Lean Competency System Level 1b, earning a Lean Expert Green Belt in 2017. This certification reflects his commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency in supplier development and quality assurance.