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