David Hicks is a registered professional engineer with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and test engineering, quality, and plant management. With a background in the automotive and high volume metal fabrication industries, Hicks has extensive history with Lean implementation with both small and large companies. In addition to assisting with floor level Lean projects, as a plant manager Hicks experienced first-hand the challenges and rewards of leadership in a lean environment. Hicks is a senior member of the American Society for Quality.