Scott Hildreth
About Scott Hildreth
Scott Hildreth is a Program Manufacturing Lead at Faurecia, with a diverse educational background including an M.B.A. from IUPUC and a B.S. from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. He has extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and project management, having worked at several companies including Cummins Inc. and AAM.
Work at Faurecia
Scott Hildreth currently serves as Program Manufacturing Lead at Faurecia, a role he has held since 2017. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring project efficiency. His tenure at Faurecia has been marked by significant contributions to project management and operational improvements.
Education and Expertise
Scott Hildreth has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the MBA Program at IUPUC, studying from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, completed between 1997 and 2000. Additionally, he has pursued studies at Purdue University and Ivy Tech Community College, where he achieved a certificate and has been enrolled since 2009.
Background
Scott Hildreth's career spans various engineering roles in the manufacturing sector. He began his professional journey after graduating from Seymour Senior High School in 1989. His early experience includes positions at NTN Driveshaft, Inc. and Cummins Inc., where he worked as a Manufacturing Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer Tech, respectively. He also held roles at Cerro Wire and AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing as a Process/Project Engineer.
Achievements
During his career, Scott Hildreth has managed significant capital projects, including a total budget of $900,000. He successfully achieved a cost saving of $80,000 by reducing the scrap rate on a product from 16% to 3%. Additionally, he demonstrated problem-solving skills by resolving a complex engineering issue quickly, which had previously challenged other professionals.