Byron K.

Wesson
323 Homestead Drive, Lancaster, Texas 75146
214-854-7712 / bw8fe816@westpost.net
Engineer / Test / Quality Control / Manufacturing / Reliability
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-degreed Engineer and Black Belt Certified in Six-Sigma Project Management
with expertise in various types of manufacturing, analysis, and acceptance and v
alidation testing. Background includes testing a variety of electronic and mech
anical systems, collecting and analyzing data, documenting test procedures, cali
bration of test equipment, and instrumentation of devices under test. A strong
leader of high performance and cross functional teams who understands issues and
develops effective solutions to problems associated with manufacturing products
and processes. A self-starter recognized for striving for continuous improveme
nt to ensure success of an organization through initiative, knowledge, attention
to detail and accuracy.
Key Strengths:
Manufacturing Engineering * Technical Lead * RF Engineering * Telecommunications
Engineering
Product Development * Project Management * Operations * Analytical Skills * Inte
rpersonal Skills
Quality Control * Problem Solving * Compliance * Training & Development * Coachi
ng / Mentoring
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gibraltar Properties Management - Property and Project Manager
2008-2010
*Managed construction projects for cost, equipment, material and labor.
*Implemented processes and procedures to streamline construction cost.
*Supervised construction contracted labors, and worked with contractors for cont
inual improvement in procedures and processes.
*Utilized Six Sigma practices to identify and solve existing problems.
PDS Contractor for Raytheon Defense Corporation - Technical Specialist
2009-2010
*Certified to test and evaluate thermal weapon sights for Vibration and environm
ental durability testing.
*Worked in a high volume lean manufacturing environment.
*Mentored incoming technicians on test processes and procedures.
Delphi Automotive Corporation - Manufacturing Engineering / Project Engineer
1994-2007
*Held manufacturing engineering responsibilities for 3 paint lines in a high vol
ume production environment with an average daily production rate of 5000 parts.
*Obtained continuous improvement in reduction of daily scrap rate by more than 5
0% while increasing product conformation to quality standards through the use of
Six Sigma technique, and DMAIC (Define Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control). A
yearly cost savings of $77K+ was achieved.
*Successfully managed and facilitated paint process equipment upgrade, and paint
conversion. Met all deliverable requirements installation and training on or b
efore schedule deadline that resulted in $12K per year cost reduction.
*Trained and certified production workers through formal classroom instruction,
one-on-one training and written procedures.
*Improved powder paint automated process uptime by 75% by troubleshooting and re
solving existing process equipment failure, and establishing quality alert gauge
s that prevented equipment failure.
*Designed and developed quality control gauges to assist production in detecting
non-conformance, allowing early product quality alerts.
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Delphi Automotive Corporation Continued:
*Noise and vibration project engineer for 11 years in the automotive industry as
Project Engineer.
*Tested and analyzed a variety of automotive components including brake systems,
suspension systems and engine mount systems.
*Developed and wrote test procedures to analyze and investigate undesired noise
issues. Used problem solving skills on projects such as Robust, DOE, and Shaini
n Red X (earned Apprentice Certificate).
*Signal process that included data acquisition with HP analyzer, LMS, Aschan hea
d acoustic, and B&K test analysis equipment.
Cincinnati Microwave - Test Engineer
1992-1994
*Electronic Test Engineer for a radar detector manufacturing firm.
Andrew Antenna Manufacturing Company - Process Engineer
1990-1992
*Process Engineer for an antenna manufacturing company.
Continental Electronic - Electronic Engineer
1985-1990
*Electronic Engineer for a high-power transmitter manufacturing company.
EDUCATION
University of Dayton - Master's Degree, Engineering Management
Florida A&M University - Bachelor's Degree, Electronic Engineer Technology
Southwestern Christian College - Associate's Degree, Pre-Engineer
Professional Development & Abilities:
Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
SPC (Statistical Process Control)
DFSS (Design for Six Sigma)
Signal Process Analog & Digital
Acceptance & Validation Testing
RF Signal Analysis
Noise & Vibration Analysis
Calibration & Instrumentation
Six Sigma Black Belt
Robust Engineering
DOE (Design of Experiment)
DMAIC ( Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)
Capability Study Analysis
Technical Skills:
Word Excel PowerPoint
Minitab Matlab
Data Viewer
LMS Data Acquisition System
B&K Pulse Data Acquisition System
HP GUI Data Acquisition System
Dynamic Analyzer
Network Analyzer
Power Meter
Signal Generator
Spectrum Analyzer

Associations:
Florida A&M Alumni Association
University of Dayton Alumni Association
Delphi Automotive Alumni Association