Melanie Monreal

About Melanie Monreal

I have gained invaluable knowledge from my experiences as a Manufacturing Engineer, Designer, Continuous Improvement Leader, and Project Leader. I find my passion being where the action is, in manufacturing, and learning new and innovative ways to make a product. My tenacity works in my favor to drive project work and get results.

Experience

1. Sr Manufacturing Engineering Manager

   Milwaukee Tool

   Dec 2025 — Present

   I lead the manufacturing engineering function in a fast-paced production environment, overseeing the development and implementation of manufacturing processes that ensure product quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. I manage a team of senior engineers who support key manufacturing initiatives, capital equipment development, and continuous improvement efforts across operations. My role focuses on driving cross-functional collaboration between engineering, production, quality, and operations while implementing process improvements, evaluating engineering changes, and advancing manufacturing capabilities. I am particularly focused on building strong engineering teams and using data-driven problem solving, Lean methodologies, and strategic project leadership to improve operational performance and deliver measurable business results.

Education

• Milwaukee School of Engineering

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering

  2008 — 2013

• Cardinal Stritch University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2021