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Lingyun Wei
Global Product Manager SSAB Americas Montpelier, IA
“Lingyun has a passion for improving existing products while creating new products,” says her nominator.
As a global product manager for SSAB, Lingyun began her career working to develop various overlay products using chromium carbides, complex carbides and overlay pins. She soon moved into developing new overlay materials using ultra-fine borocarbides. Through her efforts, Lingyun has been able to develop innovative overlay products that offer improved wear resistance without sacri- ficing cutting, forming and welding capacities.
In addition to her technical expertise, Lingyun also thrives in operational roles and as a global representative for the SSAB brand.
“She is a truly dedicated and intelli- gent person that strives for continuous improvement,” says her nominator, adding that Lingyun “has an extreme tal- ent for dealing with complex matters.”
“Manufacturing means creation. In manufacturing you really get to know how things work and sometimes even design them yourself.”
Christina Miller
Executive Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer Weld Mold Co.
Brighton, MI
Christina began her career at Weld Mold working in shipping and receiv- ing, and rapidly was promoted to inventory controller, plant manager, operations manager and finally COO, where she oversees profit/loss responsi- bilities and travels worldwide represent- ing the company.
Christina’s ambition and desire to take on important responsibilities have been the driving forces behind her career track. At 22 yr. old, she told the CEO that she wanted to take over his job one day. By 25, she was in charge of a shop of veteran employees, and understood all of the employees’ jobs as well as they did, says her nominator. She continues to forge ahead by constantly undertaking new educational and training initiatives for herself and the company.
“What began as just a ‘job’ became my career. I couldn’t walk away from this fun, fascinating, challenging, motivating and rewarding field we call manufactur- ing. This is exactly why I would recom- mend it to other women. Women have a lot to offer and have proven over and over again that we can work alongside men in this fast-paced field.”
Linda A. Froehlich
Owner/Co-President
Ace Wire Spring & Form Co., Inc. McKees Rocks, PA
Linda is a second-generation owner of Ace Wire Spring & Form, and strives to improve her company on two fronts: business and people. She oversees every aspect of Ace’s manufacturing process and works to stay on the industry’s cut- ting edge by seeking out government grants, work programs and new manu- facturing software, while participating in local and national organizations and initiatives.
On the people front, Linda works to provide the most complete healthcare coverage for employees and their fami- lies, often contacting government offi- cials in search of better plans and opportunities.
Because of her combination of com- passion and business savvy, Linda’s nomi- nator calls her “a perfect role model for today’s working women.”
“Manufacturing is not just a fascinat- ing career for women, it’s an opportunity to be creative and watch engineered designs come alive. We consider springs and wire forms as some of the jewels that make so many things work. Imagine a day without springs or wire forms in your life? Every day in manufacturing is a new day of rewarding challenges, excite- ment and the satisfaction knowing that what you do makes a difference. And it’s never boring!”
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