Tom Slick
About Tom Slick
Tom Slick is a Quality Program Manager at Allison Transmission, where he has worked since 2001. He holds advanced degrees in Environmental Engineering and Organizational Behavior, and has a strong background in manufacturing and project management.
Work at Allison Transmission
Tom Slick has served as the Quality Program Manager at Allison Transmission since 2001. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and implementing strategies to enhance product quality. His tenure at Allison Transmission spans 23 years, during which he has contributed to various quality improvement initiatives and projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Tom Slick completed graduate work in Environmental Engineering and Organizational Behavior. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, with additional studies in Computer Languages and Programming from Purdue University, where he attended from 1989 to 1992. He also obtained a Certificate in Project Management from Indiana University in April 1995. His expertise includes proving grounds and laboratory validation.
Background in Advanced Technology Vehicles
Before joining Allison Transmission, Tom Slick worked at Advanced Technology Vehicles as a PDT leader for Energy Storage Systems from 1995 to 2001. His role involved managing product development teams and overseeing projects related to energy storage technologies. This experience contributed to his strong background in manufacturing assembly and Bill of Process Engineering.
Previous Experience at Delphi Automotive Systems
Tom Slick worked as a Product Engineer at Delphi Automotive Systems from 1992 to 1996. In this capacity, he was involved in product development and engineering processes. His work during this period laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in quality management and engineering.
Achievements and Contributions
Tom Slick has authored a Defensive Publication RD 37322 on an Adjustable Retainer Assembly and holds a patent for a Headlamp Adjustment Mechanism, Patent # 5,497,301. He received the PMQH award for Drive Unit Noise Reduction in the 1999 EV1 project. His contributions extend to improving vendor processes, quality, and delivery through extensive experience in regulation.