Bill Collins

Chief Of Defects Analysis Division at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA

Bill Collins has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Bill began their career in 1987 as a Manager at Beneficial Financial Group & Kmart, where they worked until 1996. In 1996, they briefly served as a Production Supervisor at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles before joining General Motors in 1997. At General Motors, they held various roles including Quality Manager & Engineer, where they gained experience in large-scale manufacturing operations and product quality. In 2005, they transitioned to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a Vehicle Safety Engineer and eventually advanced to the positions of Senior Vehicle Safety Engineer, Team Lead Engineer, and currently Chief of Defects Analysis Division. Bill Collins has demonstrated expertise in vehicle safety engineering, quality management, and manufacturing operations throughout their career.

Bill Collins has a strong educational background in engineering, business, and management. Bill obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in General Engineering, specializing in Metallurgy, from Trine University, where they studied from 1994 to 1997. After completing their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Bowling Green State University. Bill attended from 1997 to 2000 and completed a traditional, in-class program in management and supply chain.

Before their MBA, Bill Collins also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Bowling Green State University. Bill studied from 1989 to 1993, focusing on various subjects such as Market Research, International Business, Management Science, and Finance.

In addition to their formal education, Bill Collins has pursued additional certifications. Bill obtained a certificate in Supply Chain Management from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in May 2001. Bill also holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from the International Association for Six Sigma Certification. The specific dates of obtaining the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification are not provided.

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  • Chief Of Defects Analysis Division

    April, 2022 - present

  • Team Lead Engineer

    July, 2019

  • Senior Vehicle Safety Engineer

    August, 2008

  • Vehicle Safety Engineer

    July, 2005