Susan Gates is an accomplished Distribution Center Engineer at The Home Depot, with significant experience in cost-reduction projects and operational excellence initiatives across multiple distribution centers. Prior roles include Senior Product Engineer and Product Engineer, emphasizing product benchmarking, quality testing, and collaboration with international sourcing offices. Previous experiences span positions at Levolor, Newell Rubbermaid, REHAU, and Superior Essex, focusing on product development and engineering, especially in the fiber optic cable sector and automotive components. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Kennesaw State University and a BS in Polymer & Fiber Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.