Action Engineering guides Model-Based Definition digital transformations for manufacturing organizations.
Action Engineering is a Woman-Owned Small Business founded by Jennifer Herron in 2008. Our specialty is 3D MBD data re-use centered on connected, trusted models and an uplifted workforce. Improving 3D processes is challenging and iterative.
Action Engineering helps organizations mature and optimize their Model-Based Enterprise capabilities with focus on: people & culture (organizational change management), MBD business processes, MBD technology (software and hardware), and MBD modeling guidelines consistent with industry standards.
Action Engineering’s services include coaching and training for: Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), Model-Based Definition (MBD), Digital Product Definition, Digital Thread, product definition, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), 3D PDFs, technical data packages, validation and verification, MBD tools and processes, future state MBE strategy roadmapping, MBD proofs of concept, MBD best practices, MBD pilots, full-scale MBE implementations, supplier readiness assessments, 3D software tool interoperability for MBD and PLM, MBD adoption (culture), Agile methodologies for MBD, and MBD guidelines based on industry standards.
Mission
Our mission is to enable digital transformations.
We empower model-based visionaries to make radical improvements by championing people with our technical expertise, inspiration, and grit.
Vision
A resilient manufacturing future centered on trusted models and an uplifted workforce.

Collaboration
Action Engineering believes that business cannot exist in a vacuum. We strive to work in collaborative environments where all opinions and ideas are equally valued. We believe that collaborative methods combined with effective leadership produce the highest quality products and set organizations into a cycle of Best-In-Class continuous improvement.

Efficient Quality
Action Engineering has a passion for action. Using organized and methodical strategies, we will rapidly and thoroughly analyze problems and develop an effective solution that provides the best outcome. Action Engineering will be on constant lookout for approaches that can improve schedule, cost, and quality.

Creative Innovation
Action Engineering will always use creativity for problem solving. We will uphold these standards by keeping current with trends and new technologies and applying new knowledge to the business.

Educated Intuition
Critical to the success of Action Engineering is trusting intuition, based on years of experience, in decision making. While analytics are also valuable, the ultimate “gut reaction” shall never be dismissed.

Work-Life Balance
Action Engineering continuously seeks an individually rewarding work/life balance. While the importance of work will never be overlooked, Action Engineering staff shall always be willing to dismiss work when possible to attend to family and life’s other adventures.

Women Power
Action Engineering will always value the role of women in business and society because of their unique leadership strengths and genuine drive for excellence. We will do our part to celebrate and support these efforts through active involvement in women’s groups and support of woman-owned organizations. We will also seek and provide guidance and mentorship from successful women. Mutual dignity will never be ignored for all.
Action Engineering is committed to Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Action Engineering, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Action Engineering, LLC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.