Mark Loewen Email & Phone Number

Madison Heights, Michigan, United States

Novi, Mi

20+ years of experience developing and improving products for the automotive industry. Adept at leveraging engineering tool such as DFM, Lean Engineering, DFSS, PDCA, & A3’s. Proficient in leading and motivating a team of high performing engineers and designers to develop and launch products on time and within budget. Focused on manufacturing profitability, customer satisfaction, & employee successes. • Launched programs within +/- 5% of ED&D budget, meeting internal KPI.• Met 80% DV First time Pass and 90% PV First time pass KPI’s on all programs.• Initiated $7 million in savings by spearheading cost optimization workplans for all FCA launched business. • Supervised team of up to 16 Engineers and Designers.• Was responsible for complex interior systems including Door Panels, Floor Consoles, I/P’s, & Seat components.• Focused on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Lean Engineering, and DFSS.• Collaborated with quote team to develop ED&D quotes for new and targeted business and approve final budget.• Manage programs and change control within Teamcenter PLM software.• Utilized and supervised resources across US, Mexico, India, & China. • Was responsible to hire additional resources, direct and contract, when necessary.• Ensured team was using technical tools / best practices, lean engineering tools, was aware of advancing technology, and was providing technical solutions to meet or exceed business objectives.• Assisted commercial and sales teams with securing new business opportunities.• Developed relationships with key customer engineering contacts, including first level management.• Conducted performance reviews, skill assessment, 1 on 1 meetings, and improvement plans with employees.• Coached junior engineers to perform job duties and create career development plans.• Facilitated end of project reflection specializing on areas of success as well as areas of improvement.