Warn J. Wilson, Jr.
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EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. May 2016 WORK EXPERIENCE:
Engineering Technician Manager
Smith & Nephew, LLC. Memphis, TN October 2022 – Present
• Manage 12 engineering technicians within the Visionaire department tasked with creating 3D bone models from knee MRI scans
• Responsible for operations, staffing, quality, and evaluation of the Visionaire segmentation team
• Manage new product development projects with cross-functional teams
• Participate in continuous improvement activities Quality Engineer II
Smith & Nephew, LLC. Memphis, TN October 2021 – October 2022
• Inspected and Resolve non-conformance issues within the screws value stream
• Implemented corrective actions and non-conformance investigations as needed
• Ensured parts are compliant with the customers' CAD drawings and the associated tolerances
• Approved first article orders prior to release
• Participated in Kaizen events to improve processes
• Provided support to production inspectors, operators, and machinists
• Approved gage calibrations
• Created and updated work instructions as needed
• Assisted Manufacturing Engineering with rework protocol for screw related non-conformance issues
• Approved disposition plans for screw related non-conformances
• Updated Quality Management System
• Utilized SAP software to update and manage production orders
• Investigated and resolved external complaint issues and field incidents Manufacturing Engineer I
Elos Medtech, LLC. Memphis, TN March 2020 – October 2021
• Provided production with support in the Electropolishing department
• Provided production with support on E45 CNC lathe machine electrical issues
• Provided production with support upon Rollomatic CNC machine electrical issues
• Performed unscheduled maintenance upon electrical and mechanical equipment on the production floor
• Maintained and update work instructions as needed
• Constructed rework procedures for non-conformance issues in regards to machining and laser etching
• Updated and maintain the SQDC meeting charts and graphs
• Communicated relevant technical information, including projects and results, to top levels of the organization
• Assisted with Keyence vision system programming for part inspections
• Tested and validated new machinery/modified equipment and write preventive maintenance protocols.
• Constructed work instructions and asset maintenance sheet for Glebar centerless grinder operation
• Trained operators on how to use Glebar centerless grinder
• Performed maintenance Glebar centerless grinder in regards to electrical and mechanical issues
• Implemented corrective actions and NCR investigations as needed
• Monitored the hazard waste data and report results monthly to the city of Memphis
• Ensured parts are compliant with the customers' CAD drawings and the associated tolerances Quality Assurance Engineer I
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Memphis, Tennessee July 2017 – January 2020
• Resolved non-conformance issues in External Assembly, Disassembly, and Test Hall
• Provided support to suppliers to help identify root causes for defects
• Assisted Test Hall and External Assembly with resolving wiring and controls issue
• Reported supplier performance to senior management
• Issued supplier corrective actions
• Lead internal root cause analysis for nonconforming products or issues
• Interacted daily with other departments to provide updates on containment activities
• Performed on-site supplier audits to ensure compliance to required regulations
• Conducted Pareto analysis upon transformer and control cabinet wiring issues
• Processed internal quality issues and corrective actions using Syteline software Research and Development Engineer Intern
Barbour International Inc. Brandon, MS March 2017 – July 2017
• Constructed DFMEA documents for existing products to assist with management of product manufacturing
• Assisted with management to improve supplier performance and quality
• Assisted senior design engineers with research and development of new products
• Created and modify 3D models of products using Solid Works CAD software
• Assisted management with shipping/packaging efficiency
• Performed tests to verify that products meet specification
• Organized test data of products
Quality Engineer I
Hyundai Mobis. Montgomery, Alabama. May 2016 – February 2017
• Diagnosed and assessed defective electronic parts of Hyundai Elantra, Sonata, and Santa Fe
• Addressed supplier quality issues and complete root cause analysis
• Read and interpreted engineering drawings
• Analyzed and reported quality status utilizing extracted information from inspection data
• Provided continuous improvement through overall quality and design improvement Related Skills:
Proficient in: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, problem solving, written and verbal communication, and technical writing. Publications & Appearances:
• Speaker, Eradicating the Odds Conference, Memphis Education Fund, 2021
• “Conversations with Warn Wilson”, Voyage Nashville, 2021
• “Warn Wilson Jr.”, MSU Alumni Magazine: Fall 2021, Mississippi State University Alumni Association, 2021
• “Momentum: Warn Wilson”, Momentum, MSU Bagley College of Engineering, 2021
• “MSU Achievers: Warn Wilson”, Mississippi State University Alumni Association, 2021
• “Diversifying Your Income Streams”, Tech Office Hours, The Bean Path, 2021
• “Conversations with Warn Wilson”, Voyage ATL, 2021
• “MSU engineering alum writes children’s book on financial literacy, presents to local Boys and Girls Club”, The Dispatch, 2021
• “Focus Atlanta: Brown Money”, Focus Atlanta, CBS Atlanta, 2021
• “High-Tech Sunday #30 Warn Wilson, Jr”, High Tech Sunday, US Black Engineer, 2021
• “Business Matters: Warn Wilson Jr.’s Brown Money”, Memphis Parent, 2021
• “Local Engineer Writes "Brown Money" to Inspire Wealth Building and Vocation”, Teach901, 2021
• “Engineer hopes to inspire next generation through new book”, Live at 9, Channel 3 News WREG Memphis, 2021
• “Brown Money: Warn Wilson Jr.’s Inspirational Book”, Memphis Flyer, 2021
• "Brown Money" with Warn Wilson”, The Shortcut, ABC Local 24, 2021
• “Warn Wilson Jr.: Inspiring Future STEM Leaders”, Black EOE Journal (pg 117), 2021
• “Engineer turned Author writes children’s book that introduces children to STEM and financial literacy”, Atlanta Inquirer, 2021