Michael Willadsen
About Michael Willadsen
Michael Willadsen is a Quality Leader with extensive experience in quality management across various companies. He currently holds a position at Hutchinson and has previously worked at Plexus Corp., Mueller Water Products, and other organizations in the quality assurance field.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Michael Willadsen serves as the Quality Leader at Plexus Corp. since 2019. He has held this position for five years at the company's location in Neenah, Wisconsin. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Quality Management
Prior to his current role, Michael Willadsen worked at several companies in quality management positions. He was the Quality Manager at VITEC, LLC for one year from 1999 to 2000 in Detroit, MI. He also served as the Quality Assurance Manager at Mueller Water Products from 2015 to 2017 in the Decatur, Illinois Area.
Educational Background
Michael Willadsen earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Benedictine University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Cleary University, which he obtained from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he studied at Ohio Northern University from 1984 to 1988.
Career Timeline and Roles
Michael Willadsen has held various roles throughout his career. He worked as a Quality Engineer/Manager at Hisan Inc from 1996 to 1999, and as a Corporate Quality Manager at GDX Automotive from 2001 to 2003. He was a Quality Assurance Manager at Federal Mogul from 2008 to 2015 and served as the Director of Quality at Plexus Corp. for ten months from 2022 to 2023.
Current Position at Hutchinson
In 2023, Michael Willadsen took on the role of Director - Quality HAVS NA at Hutchinson, where he is currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position marks a continuation of his focus on quality leadership in the manufacturing sector.