Who We Are
Hello!
At NSI Engineering, we believe a happy workplace starts with a happy process, and a happy process is built through an engaged team that understands the importance of systems-based thinking and risk-based analysis.
With an emphasis on organizational change management, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement, we work not only to improve upon a process, but to help our partners build leadership skills, communication skills, systems thinking and engagement within their teams.
We Value
Happiness
Loyalty
Compassion
Resilience
Responsibility
Balance
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Helping Make the World a Better Place Since 2004
Founded in 2004 on principles developed through 20 years of research in the areas of Organizational Development, Continuous Improvement and Quality Management, NSI Engineering delivers world class quality management services supporting all industries. Comprised of professionals with a wealth of real-world problem solving experience, we have direct experience partnering and collaborating with organization leaders and project managers to make the world a happier place.
Our Team
We are a tight-knit group of quality nuts who understand that every roadblock is an opportunity. Not just to improve a process, but to build up the leadership, communications, strategic thinking, and engagement level of our team.

Laura Uden
Qualifications
- Ph.D. Management, University of Salford
- M.S. Systems Engineering, San Jose State University
- CSEP
- CMQ/OE
- PMP

Carrie Cabak
Qualifications
- M.B.A., Willamette University
- M.S., Quality Assurance, San Jose State
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering and Technology, California Polytechnic State University
- Senior member, American Society for Quality

Eric Satrum
Qualifications
- M.B.A.-Willamette University
- US Army 1996-2004
- Quality Ambassador and Quality Coach

Bill Dunkel
Qualifications
- M.S., Industrial & Systems Engineering, San Jose State
- Licenced Professional Industrial Engineer
- 30 years experience in quality improvement and process development

Brian Pierce
Qualifications
- BS Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University
- 2 years’ experience residential design, construction coordination and owner’s oversight.
- 15 years’ experience strategic planning, staffing and management.
- 18 years’ experience leadership, personnel development, and technical supervision.
- 19 years’ experience in project management including Phase Gate, Waterfall, Agile, Agile for Hardware, Certified Product Owner and Scrum Master.
- 32 years’ experience in continuous process improvement, ISO9001/AS9100/QS9000 Quality Management System compliance and internal auditing.
- 32 years’ experience in new product development, requirements management, product certification and risk mitigation.