Mary F. McDonald

CEO/CTO at McDonald Consulting Group

Austin, Texas, United States

About Mary F. McDonald

Mary F. McDonald is CEO/CTO at McDonald Consulting Group. Location: Austin, Texas, United States.

WHO I AM: I'm the girl who took apart her sewing machine in 5th grade and put it back together again - with 2 parts leftover. I still have the sewing machine (and the two parts) and it still works. I learned that I could improve upon existing designs. Dad told me that's what an engineer does, so I became an engineer. WHAT I DO: I've added as-needed infusions of knowledge into smart organizations who are trying to get better - knowledge in Quality, Environmental, Health/Safety, Lean Improvement, and international standards like ISO. WHAT I BRING: - Internationally recognized in providing Process Improvement Consulting in the high tech, service, automotive, and mfg disciplines. Process flow mapping, efficiencies, and streamlining processes. Kaizen and Kaikaku facilitator. Assignments include engagements in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa. - Member, US Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; international committee for ISO 45001 as Overarching Mgt Scheme Committee. - Leading expert in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), SME for Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). - Subcontract registrar; perform third party (external) and internal ISO/EMS/OHS/R2 registration/surveillance/internal audits. Specialties: training/consulting in high tech, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing fields. IATF 16949, ISO 14001, AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 45001. Certified Lead Auditor, Project Management Master. FMEA (failure mode effects analysis), Sustainability, and Occ Health/Safety. WHY IT MATTERS: We help clients implement robust systems in less time- read our endorsements and see if we can help you! READY TO TALK? or visit mcdcg.com

Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • FMEA
  • Risk Based Thinking

Additional experience

  • Lead Auditor - Quality, Environmental, Health/Safety

    National Standards Authority of Ireland

    Started January 2006

Education

  • BS, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • MS, Union College