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Derick D. Wilson P. Eng., M.b.a. is a seasoned engineering and business professional with 28 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and management. He has led numerous projects, including the development of new automated paint systems, improved department efficiency, and successfully launched new models. Wilson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from York University and a Bachelor of Engineering from Ryerson University, and is a certified Professional Engineer (PE).

Credentials

  • Professional Engineer (PE)
    Professional Engineers Ontario
    Feb, 1993
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Canada
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Canadian Engineering Manager
      • 2021 - Present

      - Lead the development and shaping of Engineering for the future- On track to achieve $36 million in business improvement

    • Engineering Manager - Canada Branch
      • 2017 - Feb 2022

      - Installed $10 Million in new automated paint system improving quality delivery by 20%- Improved Department efficiency by 13%

    • Manager of Manufacturing - Welding (Body) Dept
      • 2015 - 2017

      - Successfully launched New Model CRV and achieved production stability in 6 weeks in key business areas of Safety, Quality & Delivery- Achieved production increase from 850 units per day to 870 units per day through process improvements with no financial investment

    • Manager of Manufacturing - Engine Assembly Dept
      • 2014 - 2015

      - Prepared Dept. for successful launch of 2.0L Engines- Improved Safety and Associate Engagement by an average of 18% YOY while improving production stability by ~1%

    • Progressive Manufacturing Roles
      • 1996 - 2014

      Weld Dept Engineering - Installed new Sidepanel line that improved department production capability stabilityHonda Engineering - Developed and standardized new equipment that led to 60% Electrical cost reduction, 35% Mean Time To Repair, and 15% Production StabilityWeld Dept Production - Achieved stable production run rate 12% increase. Quality and Safety improvement of 8%

    • Electrical Engineer
      • 1989 - 1996
      • Ontario, Canada

      Successfully launched a new Circuit Breaker and Circuit Interruption line and transferred technical knowledge to internal and external customers.

Education

  • 1996 - 1999
    Schulich School of Business - York University
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance
  • 1985 - 1989
    Ryerson University
    Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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