Kurt Westphal

Chief Engineer

Kurt Westphal is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as Chief Engineer at Adient since October 2016, where responsibilities include global internal Engineering business process leadership and continuous improvement utilizing PLM, CAD, and manufacturing technologies. Previously, Kurt held various roles at Johnson Controls, Inc. from April 1993 to October 2016, including Engineering Director, where leadership was provided for PLM implementation and continuous improvement initiatives, and roles as Principle Engineer, Six Sigma Champion, and Engineering Manager for Ford and General Motors projects. Kurt's early career included positions at Lear Corporation as a Senior Product Engineer and Product Engineer, focusing on seating development for major automotive clients. Kurt earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Noise and Vibrations from Michigan Technological University between 1981 and 1985.

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