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Mr. Wilkins is President and Principal Consultant of SCI Consulting. He is a certified Master Black Belt in Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). He is a recognized expert in Robust Engineering, and has authored numerous articles on the subject. In his 25 years of experience, he has held positions in Research and Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance. He specializes in the quality management techniques of Statistical Process Control, Short-run SPC, Taguchi Methods, Robust Engineering, Total Quality Management, Continuous Improvement Cycle, FMEA, and QFD. He has provided training and consulting to Fortune 500 companies in the automotive, defense, aerospace, construction, steel, and paper industries.
Mr. Wilkins is the only external consultant ever to be awarded Six Sigma Master of Master Black Belt distinction by Caterpillar. He is a senior member of ASQ (American Society for Quality). His breadth and depth of expertise in Six Sigma, DFSS (Design for Six Sigma), and Robust Engineering have lead to numerous consulting, training, and speaking engagements in the US and abroad.
Mr. Wilkins' list of accomplishments is equally impressive. He is one of only three instructors responsible for Total Quality Management training and implementation assistance at NASA. He assisted in the development of a new missile system for the US Army. At a global automotive supplier, he led the worldwide deployment of DFSS, coached all Robust Engineering studies, and participated in Engineering Reviews of studies, one of which alone generated $18 million in savings for the company. He also assisted in the development of a new lead-free soldering process for that same company. At a Fortune 100 mining, construction and heavy equipment manufacturer, he coached the implementation of Robust Engineering practices. Following that, he was one of two consultants tasked with the initial implementation of Six Sigma worldwide. He was directly involved in a number of engineering projects, including the development of a new low emissions engine and the revolutionary "joy stick" steering control system for excavators.
Mr. Wilkins holds a Bachelor's degree from Hope College in Holland, Michigan.
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