Heather Walker
About Heather Walker
Heather Walker is a Product Design Engineer with extensive experience at Irwin Seating Company, where she has worked since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering from Grand Valley State University.
Current Role at Irwin Seating Company
Heather Walker currently serves as a Product Design Engineer at Irwin Seating Company, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on the design and development of innovative seating solutions, aiming to enhance user comfort and functionality. Heather actively participates in cross-functional teams to improve product design processes and efficiency, contributing to the overall success of the company's engineering initiatives.
Previous Experience at Irwin Seating Company
Before her current role, Heather Walker worked as a Product Design Engineer Intern at Irwin Seating Company from 2014 to 2016. During her two-year internship in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area, she contributed to various projects that involved the design and development of seating solutions. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent career in product design engineering.
Education and Expertise
Heather Walker earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering from Grand Valley State University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, she attended Grand Rapids Community College from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and design methodologies, which she applies in her professional work.
Professional Development
Heather Walker engages in continuous professional development to remain current with the latest trends and technologies in product design engineering. This commitment to learning ensures that she can apply innovative solutions and best practices in her work at Irwin Seating Company, enhancing her contributions to the field.
Early Career Experience
Before her internship at Irwin Seating Company, Heather Walker worked as a Security Attendant at Grand Valley State University from 2013 to 2014. This role, which lasted for eight months, provided her with early work experience in a university setting, contributing to her overall professional development.