James E. Hicks has over 30 years of experience in quality systems, lean manufacturing, project management, supplier development, and industrial engineering. He has worked at several automotive suppliers and held roles such as VAVE Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, Purchasing Supervisor, and Senior Industrial Engineer. Hicks has implemented numerous cost reduction and quality improvement projects saving companies over $250,000. He is skilled in Microsoft Office, various manufacturing processes, and problem solving tools like 8D and the Toyota Production System.