David Wilcox

About David Wilcox

The majority of my experience is in research and testing. I have worked on a variety of data acquisition platforms, specified sensors for various applications, designed control systems for durability and life cycle testing. I have traveled across the country to test occupant safety of mine resistant military vehicles, roll over tractor tailors, and I have traveled to China to integrate new facility controls. I have worked on many projects regarding occupant protection in military vehicles. These projects range from full vehicle blast testing to component level testing of seating and energy absorbing floor coverings. Specialties: High speed data acquisition, dynamic and static event testing, system sensor requirements, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, Visio, Multisim and other electrical cad/simulation software, system design, circuit design, Anthropomorphic test devices, ATD, Ballistics testing, off site testing, Injury criteria evaluation, data analysis, data processing, programming

Experience

1. Senior Engineering Manager

   Torc Robotics

   Jul 2022 — Present · Albuquerque, NM, US

   Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to design, plan, and execute software development, system integration, and product verification and validation test cases meeting the needs of our rigorous release timelines. Enabled the Albuquerque team to start verification and validation (V&V) testing by upskilling and coaching an existing team of 8 test engineers. Led forecasting, specification, and implementation of qualified equipment and facilities enabling traceable system verification. Earned recognition from peers and leadership for transforming team performance, fostering a culture of trust and accountability, and driving measurable improvements in team efficiency and execution of high-stakes verification and validation initiatives. Transformed an underperforming team with low morale and strained cross-functional relationships by implementing a listening strategy, fostering open communication, and addressing interdepartmental concerns, significantly improving collaboration and building trust. Strengthened team engagement and morale year-over-year (measured by Gallup polls) by implementing individualized career development plans and aligning team goals with organizational priorities, contributing to improved team productivity and performance in safety-critical projects.

Education

• DeVry

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Electronics Engineering Technology

  1999 — 2002

• Milwaukee School of Engineering

  Master of Science (MS), Engineering, Electrical Engineering Emphasis

  2003 — 2013

Skills

• Electronics
• Sensors
• Team Leadership
• Troubleshooting
• Automation
• Engineering
• Vb.net
• Fmea
• Vba
• Continuous Improvement
• Matlab
• Automotive Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Visio
• Programming
• Dfmea
• Instrumentation
• Test Development
• Diadem
• Labview
• Automotive
• Data Acquisition
• Data Processing
• Design for Manufacturing
• Assembly
• Hev
• Systems Engineering
• Ascii
• Ppap
• Circuit Design
• Data Analysis
• Embedded Systems
• Calibration
• Solidworks
• Project Management
• Simulink
• Development Testing
• Design of Experiments
• Gnu C