Ian Waters

Ian Waters, CSSBB, CMQ, CQE, currently serves as the Quality Director at Weil-McLain since September 2024. Previously, Ian held the position of VP of Quality at Machine Specialties, Inc., where significant improvements were achieved, such as a 50% reduction in scrap and a 15% increase in Customer Scorecard ratings. Ian's extensive experience includes roles as Quality Engineering Manager at Crown Equipment Corporation, Director of Quality at KDH Defense Systems, and Quality Assurance/Six Sigma Manager at MSA - The Safety Company, among others. Ian holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Southern Illinois University and additional certifications in business strategy through operational excellence from Duke University.