Michael Barton

Michael Barton is an experienced engineering professional with a robust background in product development and quality assurance within the automotive industry. Currently serving as a Product Engineering Supervisor at Aptiv since July 2017, Michael has held several key roles, including Senior Product Engineer and Sr DFMEA Engineer. Prior experience includes working as an OE Tire Senior Development Engineer at Bridgestone, focusing on tire development for European automakers, and gaining substantial experience at General Motors in various engineering capacities, including Quality Engineer and Hybrid Battery Development Engineer. Michael's early career involved leadership roles in competitions and internships that built a foundation in mechanical testing, process engineering, and automotive technology. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Akron. Additionally, Michael served as a Sergeant in the United States Army and Ohio National Guard, participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom.