Wesley L. Robison, M.B.A. *** Hummingbird Lane Chesnee, SC 29323 864-***-****

SUMMARY:

A dedicated, results-based leader with extensive Technical Management background in automotive, defense and aircraft industries. Focused in Lean Manufacturing, Plant Start-up and Project Engineering with a strong history of bringing quality techniques and problem-solving concepts to the production floor. Recognized as a team-builder with achievements in both union and non-union environments successfully utilizing strong interpersonal and negotiating skills to lead efforts in efficiently meeting production and regulatory requirements as well as providing effective customer and supplier interface.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Management with emphasis on production schedule attainment in Team-based Lean Manufacturing environment.

• Advanced Product Quality Planning techniques and Data-driven Problem-solving concepts emphasizing cost containment/profit enhancement.

• Manufacturing Start-ups and Project Engineering, including Capital Justification, Labor Requirements, Plant Layout and Work Cell Design.

• Tool Design, Process Development and Technical Documentation.

• Personnel training and development, intern mentoring, effective customer and vendor interface.

• Domestic and international experience in both private-sector and military arenas.

• Computer skills including CAD and all Microsoft-based applications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Indian Motorcycle – Kings Mountain, NC (2007-present)

Manager, Manufacturing and Quality

Led the design, development and implementation of high-quality, low-volume motorcycle assembly facility resulting in better-than-budgeted costs with 100% schedule attainment through three model years. These efforts include specifying and sourcing of capital equipment, determining and fulfilling manpower requirements, leading process development efforts on two assembly lines and related sub-assembly areas, defining and implementing quality-at-the-source and safety efforts. Direct production scheduling for the facility and facilitate manpower and maintenance needs. Also direct safety and environmental requirements as they relate to the facility and its daily operation with the company being recognized by our insurance carrier for outstanding safety results. Also assist in product development, government compliance and customer interface efforts.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company – York, PA (1996-2007)

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (2005-2007)

Led efforts to incorporate automated vehicle handlers into a low-volume Custom Vehicle assembly operation with project on schedule and under budget. Developed assembly process, generated assembly work instructions, trained operators, designed line layout, determined tooling requirements and implemented change-over of assembly line. Liaison to the design community for vehicle development and was a lead for establishing corrective action for entity-wide Quality issues. Resource for dealer support, product promotion and customer interface efforts.

Senior Quality Engineer (2001-2005)

Led technical problem-solving teams addressing Continuous Improvement (cost and quality) of assembly and fabrication processes with approximately $155K in annual savings to the company. Implemented Advanced Product Quality Planning with focus on IPPAP including Process FMEAs, Control Plans and process capability studies. Led the training of IPPAP techniques throughout the enterprise. Led the formation of Process Quality efforts for start-up of new fabrication facility including the implementation of on-line SPC tools and real-time in-process gauging. Technical Lead for all York CMM (Coordinate Measurement) operations. Project management lead for numerous capital improvement projects. Facilitated dealer audit process directed at product delivery improvements. Certified as MAB Lead Assessor and participated in ISO readiness audits across all Harley-Davidson facilities. Served as Mentor for several students in Harley-Davidson’s college intern program. Also SFI certified as Technical Inspector for American Motorcyclist Association’s Pro Racing series.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (1996-2001)

Developed single-source modular sub-assembly area supporting multiple final assembly operations resulting in approximately $185K in annual savings by eliminating redundant operations. Coordinated Engineering efforts across three final assembly lines including tool implementation, new model launches, Design for Assembly issues and Continuous Improvement efforts. Initiated training and engineer development plans. Responsible for Capital and Facility justification and for the coordination/installation of the associated equipment. Coordinated and achieved a successful ISO 9001 certification. Team leader in development of new assembly facility. Resource for dealer support, product promotion and customer interface efforts. Recommended, monitored and maintained expense and capital budgets for the Assembly areas with annual results consistently under budget goals..

United Technical Associates, Inc. – York, PA (1995-1996)

Manufacturing Engineer

Led implementation of graphics pad printing technology on contract basis to Harley-Davidson supporting their automated paint department. Responsible for equipment justification, international vendor coordination/conformance, in-plant installation, fixture design, process determination/documentation and operator training. Consulting resource for dealer training.

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Masland Industries – Carlisle, PA (1995)

Tooling/Manufacturing Engineer (Corporate Staff)

Designed high-volume, automated mold/trim equipment in support of multiple international J.I.T. facilities making automotive interior and acoustic components. Developed tooling quotes, tracked costs and monitored vendor performance. Also coordinated tooling research, troubleshooting, Q.A. and in-plant installation. Position required coordination/communication with international facilities, customers and vendors.

Add Staff, Inc. – Colorado Springs, CO (1994)

Design Engineer

Designed precision tooling on contract basis for Most Manufacturing, Inc. supporting their high-volume J.I.T. computer disk drive product line. Also assisted in prototype fabrication, design for manufacturing and process design.

Diversified Products and Research – Pueblo, CO (1994)

Design Engineer

Designed prototype and production equipment including medical equipment and high-volume tooling supporting numerous high-tech customers.

The Dee Howard Co. – San Antonio, TX (1991-1993)

Supervisor, Customer Technical Support (1992-1993)

Directed four-person staff in researching, compiling and distributing FAA-type service/safety documents supporting a wide variety of in-service commercial and government aircraft. Performed engineering research and support, scheduling, capital equipment acquisition, manpower forecasting/hiring, customer/vendor interface and quality assurance in support of customer/government data requirements. Strong international customer involvement.

Supervisor, Technical Illustration/Production (1991-1992)

Directed fourteen-person illustration and production group. Performed scheduling, cost accounting, capital equipment acquisition, manpower forecasting/hiring, customer/vendor interface and quality assurance in support of commercial aviation (727, DC8) technical manuals including maintenance manuals, flight manuals and IPC’s for domestic and international customers.

Rubicon Technologists – Colorado Springs, CO (1991)

Machine Designer

Designed, expedited and assembled test bench fixtures for several high-tech customers on a contract basis with Mekanize, Inc. Enjoyed extensive vendor and customer involvement.

SOS Temporary Services, Inc. – Colorado Springs, CO (1991)

Tool Designer

Designed precision tooling on contract basis for Western Forge, Inc. in support or their high volume hand tool production facility. Tooling included quick set-up holding fixtures, transfer devices and punch dies.

Texas Instruments, Inc. – Colorado Springs, CO (1980-1990)

Manager, Technical Publications (1989-1990)

Supervised fourteen staff personnel in the creation of mil-spec operator and maintenance manuals for DoD electronic warfare and guidance systems. Performed scheduling, cost accounting, capital equipment acquisition, training, manpower forecasting/hiring, customer/vendor interface and quality assurance in support of several multi-million dollar contracts.

Supervisor, Technical Illustration (1988-1989)

Supervised four-person Technical Illustration group as part of Technical Publications Department. Scheduled and implemented technical drawings and schematics into military manuals. Responsible for capital equipment acquisition, vendor interface, training and monitoring staff performance. Created technical illustrations as schedule dictated.

Tooling Engineer (1980-1988)

Scheduled and designed all production tooling, plus numerous prototype fixtures ranging from simple drill jigs to large hydraulically and pneumatically operated holding devices for NC machine shop. Implementation of tooling required detailed interface with vendors and fabricators. Recommended machining methods for production of parts and performed basic programming of NC lathes. Tracked tooling cost accounting records for up to 20 government contracts, was recognized for cost reductions and was involved in capital equipment selection.

EDUCATION:

• Lebanon Valley College – Annville, PA Masters Degree, Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude)

• Regis College – Colorado Springs, CO Bachelor of Science, Technical Management (Cum Laude)

• Pennsylvania State University – Altoona, PA Associate Degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology

OF INTEREST:

Security Clearance: DoD/NATO Secret Clearance (inactive)

Related Activities: Society of Automotive Engineers. United Way Loaned Executive Program

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