Charley Lamb
About Charley Lamb
Charley Lamb is a Senior Project Engineer at Harley Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2001. He holds a BSME from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and an MBA from St. Ambrose University, with extensive experience in vehicle systems and several patents related to motorcycle engineering.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Charley Lamb has served as a Senior Project Engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2001. His role involves overseeing engineering activities related to vehicle systems, focusing on powertrain, electrical, fuel, and brake systems. Lamb has contributed to various projects, including the design of a complex intake system kit for the performance parts department and the implementation of a retrofitable cooling system module for the VRSC platform. He has also collaborated with international suppliers to develop new clutch and primary drive systems as part of full vehicle programs.
Education and Expertise
Charley Lamb holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from St. Ambrose University between 1997 and 2000. His educational background supports his extensive experience in vehicle systems engineering, particularly in powertrain and electrical systems.
Background
Charley Lamb completed his high school education at JD Darnall High School, earning his diploma from 1987 to 1991. Following high school, he began his career in engineering at CNH, where he worked in various engineering roles from 1996 to 2001. His transition to Harley-Davidson marked a significant step in his professional journey, allowing him to apply his engineering skills in the motorcycle industry.
Patents and Innovations
Lamb holds patents for innovative designs in motorcycle engineering. Notably, he has a patent for the breather system on the XR1200 motorcycle and a unique oil pump design that integrates into three separate systems for the Sportster and Buell platforms. These patents reflect his contributions to enhancing motorcycle performance and functionality.
Project Management and Process Development
In his role, Charley Lamb developed a process and tracking tool for managing and documenting departmental projects. This tool was utilized in a Six Sigma Green Belt project, demonstrating his commitment to process improvement and project management within engineering operations.