Joseph Sharp
About Joseph Sharp
Joseph Sharp is the Lead Supplier Process Quality at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2021. He has over 15 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly in paint and coating processes, and holds a BA in Religion from Olivet Nazarene University.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Joseph Sharp currently serves as the Lead Supplier Process Quality at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Wisconsin, United States. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that supplier quality requirements for new products are met by identifying and mitigating risks in product and process development.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Joseph Sharp has extensive experience at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he worked for a total of 11 years from 2006 to 2017. He held various positions, including Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Powder Coat and Manufacturing Engineer in Paint. He also served as Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Paint & Graphics from 2017 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing a paint department and providing production support for pretreatment, e-coat, and powder coat processes.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Sharp studied at Olivet Nazarene University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Philosophy from 1981 to 1986. His educational background complements his expertise in manufacturing processes, particularly in powder coating and e-coating for various substrates, including steel, plastic, and aluminum castings.
Experience at MetoKote Corporation
Before his tenure at Harley-Davidson, Joseph Sharp worked at MetoKote Corporation as a Powder Coat Unit Manager from 1998 to 1999. In this role, he led a small business unit that provided tier 1 and tier 2 powder coat and e-coat paint support to the heavy truck manufacturing industry.
Collaborative Product Development
As a core member of the Product Development team at Harley-Davidson, Joseph Sharp collaborates from concept through launch. His focus is on implementing industry best practices and quality trends, ensuring that the products meet the required standards throughout the development process.