Skill Resume

Robert J. HildingSkills Resume

A closed toolbox is not very useful.

But inside each drawer are

specialized tools or skills that can be used

to solve nearly any problem and

GET RESULTS!!!

Innovative, “problem-solver” with an extensive background with focus on system and process improvement to achieve engineering, manufacturing, quality and project management objectives.• Performed investigations for safety, compliance and customer satisfaction • Coordinated investigations with NHTSA, EPA, CARB and lawsuits• Specialize in Root Cause, Corrective Action and Permanent Actions

Proven track record of strong leadership for driving significant cost savings, continuous improvement and for achieving customer-desired goals.• Lean, Six Sigma, Value Add/Value Engineering, Benchmarking, Teardown

In-depth experience directing development initiatives for several Fortune 500 firms.• New Product Development• Change Agent for Operational Excellence• Supplier Quality Assurance• “Voice of the Customer” for many activities

Articulate and effective presenter; assumes mentor role and interacts with persons of all levels and backgrounds.  

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Education

University of Toledo

Executive MBA Dec. 2009 (3.84 GPA)

Bachelors – Mech. Engr. Tech w/mfg 1990

Associates – Mech. Engr. Tech 1985

Corporate Training:

Dana – Excellence in Manufacturing

Ford – Ford Design Institute, passed over 40 courses

SAE and ASQ courses

Design Skills

U.S. Patent

5,450,930

Electronic brake stroke indicator

•HD truck transmissions

•Lawnmower transaxles

•Air brake chamber – tamper resistant

Led efforts for Patented design to roll the cover over the flange which eliminated liability .

• Root Cause Analysis• 8-D report• Corrective Action and Preventative Actions• Database research• Fishbone• PDCA• 5 Whys• Flow Charts

Find Systemic escapes

Root Cause Investigation Skills

Six Sigma / Lean Skills

DMAIC & DFSS• Aluminum

hood corrosion

• Pre-Op patient wait reduction

• Ortho Ward Kaizen

Team Building Skills

• Focus on purpose• Equip with Tools,

Talent and Technology

• Create a climate for Results

• Nurture relationships with People

• Practice continuous improvement

Solving Problems - Getting Results

Reliability Skills

• CRE• FMEA’s• Modeling• Bayesian

analysis• Reliability

Assessment• Testing• FRACAS

Supplier Quality Skills

• Sourcing• Mfg. Site

Assessment• Launch

Readiness• Issue Resolution• Auditing• Evaluate

Systemic Escapes

• Prevent Actions

Project Management Skills

• Design and launch lawnmower transaxles

• Create Air Brake Quality/Test lab

• Create Convertible Top Reliability Lab

• “Tamper Resistant” Air Brake Chamber

• Exceed $11 Million savings target using Six Sigma teams for vehicle warranty

• Reduce surgery wait time 30% using Six Sigma

• American Society for Quality, active in Toledo section 2000 - present

• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, taught Family-to Family classes 2000-2007

• Habitat for Humanity, house builds

• Ford Truck Motorsports, representative at Best in the Desert races 1999-2006

• Extreme Networking Team job club, Strategic Leadership 2010

Volunteer Activities