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Doug Bowyer

@dougbowyer

Senior engineering and automation leader delivering complex capital, robotics, and MES/SCADA projects from concept to launch.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead automation and capital project execution end-to-end—stabilize complex programs, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable uptime/quality improvements—within a team that values risk mitigation, disciplined planning, and cross-functional ownership.

I’m an engineering and project leader with 14+ years of experience delivering complex capital, automation, and manufacturing initiatives across automotive and industrial environments. I lead scope, schedules, budgets, vendor coordination, risk mitigation, and cross-functional execution for high-visibility programs.

As an Engineering Manager (Industrial Engineering Team Leader), I’ve built the automation engineering function from the ground up and scaled the team to 8 engineers and technicians through structured hiring, onboarding, and mentorship. I recovered a critically delayed $2.5M automation project through redesign and tighter execution planning, improving stability and reducing specialty equipment costs by 25%.

I focus on measurable operational impact—introducing 17 IML systems, 8 automated assembly systems, and 23 vision systems to improve process control, data collection, quality performance, and throughput. I also implemented plant-wide TPM and standardized automation support processes, reducing downtime by 25% and scrap by 30%, generating approximately $230K in annual savings.

Across earlier roles, I managed OEM launch programs and directed APQP execution for multiple GM programs, aligning scope, timing, and launch readiness across manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams. I also supported global product development and reliability initiatives using DFMEA and structured design-for-manufacture improvements, and I continue to strengthen my credentials with PMP certification in progress.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Engineering Manager

Current

Georg Utz

Mar 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Led automation and manufacturing projects from concept through implementation, covering scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, installation, and startup support. Recovered a delayed $2.5M automation project, scaled the automation team to 8 engineers/technicians, and reduced downtime by 25% and scrap by 30% through TPM and standardized support processes.

Project Management Automation Engineering Robotics MES SCADA Laser Systems TPM Budgeting Risk Mitigation Vendor coordination

Project Manager

Valeo

Jun 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 3 months)

Managed OEM launch programs with multi-million-dollar capital budgets, delivering milestone performance and customer program readiness. Led launch coordination and issue resolution across manufacturing, logistics, suppliers, and customer-facing stakeholders, including front-end module integration plans for Honda operations.

Project Management OEM Launch Programs Capital Budgeting Supplier Management Logistics Planning Stakeholder Management Automotive Programs

Program Manager

Martinrea

Apr 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Directed APQP execution for four GM programs, aligning scope, timing, and launch readiness across manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams. Led new production line and capital equipment launches, driving structured problem solving, corrective actions, and operational performance improvements.

Program Management APQP Capital Equipment Launches Supplier Coordination

Global Project & Reliability Leader

Faurecia

May 2009 - Apr 2014 (4 years 11 months)

Led global product development and reliability initiatives to improve manufacturability, launch quality, and engineering execution. Developed DFMEAs and supported teams with structured design-for-manufacture risk reduction and engineering improvements.

Product Development Reliability Manufacturable Designs Risk reduction Manufacturability Improvement

Maintenance Technician

GECOM

Jul 2001 - May 2007 (5 years 10 months)

Provided 2nd and 3rd shift technical support for metal stamping operations, including mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and equipment repair. Improved PLC-based error detection to support faster issue identification and maintenance outcomes.

Technical Troubleshooting Equipment Repair Metal Stamping Support Root Cause Analysis