Diane Davis, VP of Engineering, Sargento

Diane Davis shares how she overcame challenges in a male-dominated industry, what she loves about manufacturing, and advice for other women in the industry.

Diane Davis, VP of Engineering, Sargento.
Diane Davis, VP of Engineering, Sargento.

What is your name and position? How long have you been in this role?

Diane Davis, VP of Engineering at Sargento for 5.5 yrs. We design building and equipment to produce and package food. BS & MS in Mechanical Engineering

How did you get into the packaging/processing industry and what attracted you to it?

I was blessed to join the Sargento family. I like to be learning new things and seeing if there are more efficient ways to accomplish success. It’s fascinating to see the heavily automated equipment enabling people to produce more with less work.

What are some of the challenges that you have faced as a female in a male-dominated industry? 

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