Wes Childers
About Wes Childers
Title
Wes Childers holds the title of Senior Manager, North America, at Emerson - Advanced Design Center. He has been in this role since February 2015, bringing his extensive expertise in material engineering, failure analysis, design reviews, manufacturing, and program management to the fore.
Company
Currently, Wes Childers is employed by Emerson - Advanced Design Center in the Columbus, Ohio Area. At this company, he oversees material engineering and is deeply involved in failure analysis, design reviews, manufacturing processes, and program management. His role essentially supports the advanced design and innovation initiatives of Emerson.
Previous Work Experience
Wes Childers previously worked at Battelle Memorial Institute, also located in Columbus, Ohio Area. During his 19-year tenure from 1996 to 2015, he served as Manager of Advanced Materials Applications. There, he specialized in advanced material development, polymer processing, and material characterization, contributing significantly to multiple industrial and government programs.
Education and Expertise
Wes Childers studied at Shawnee State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology. His academic and professional background provides a strong foundation in advanced material development and polymer processing. Furthermore, he is a certified Program Management Professional (PMP), specializing in managing medium to large industrial and government programs.
Certifications
Wes Childers is a certified Program Management Professional (PMP). This certification underscores his skills in managing medium to large industrial and government programs effectively, a crucial element of his role at Emerson - Advanced Design Center.