James Wilson
About James Wilson
James Wilson is a Team Builder and Solutions Architect specializing in Manufacturing and Supply Chain. He has over three decades of experience in various engineering roles across multiple companies, focusing on cost reduction, defect reduction, and supply chain optimization.
Work at Belcan
James Wilson has been employed at Belcan as a Team Builder and Solutions Architect in the Manufacturing and Supply Chain sector since 2020. His role involves developing strategies to enhance team performance and streamline manufacturing processes. He operates from Phoenix, Arizona, and has contributed to various projects aimed at improving operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing
James Wilson has held several key positions in the manufacturing industry. He worked as a Production Engineering Manager at Rockford Corporation from 2002 to 2004 and later served as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer at TRW from 2012 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at Msl Precision LLC as Engineering Manager and as Machining Manager at Able Engineering and Component Services.
Education and Expertise
James Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University, where he studied from 1982 to 1990. He specializes in Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and new product and process integration, with a strong focus on digital connectivity in supply chain design.
Achievements in Lean Manufacturing
Throughout his career, James Wilson has led initiatives focused on cost reduction and defect reduction, utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. His extensive experience includes crisis management, particularly in addressing production bottlenecks and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
James Wilson possesses expertise in several technical areas, including supplier qualification, surveillance, configuration management, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) development. He has a solid background in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for blueprint and Digital Product Definition (DPD) development.