Ernest Gowen

Ernest Gowen is an accomplished Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Manager at Clarios since May 2022, with extensive experience in managing maintenance and engineering operations across various industries. Prior roles include Mechanical Project and Process Manager at Pratt Industries, General Plant Maintenance Manager at NLMK USA, and Division Manager Maintenance Engineering and Utilities at ArcelorMittal, where significant achievements included managing a 70-year-old steel mill with minimal annual RAV and overseeing a substantial operating budget. Previous experience also includes leadership roles at ALCOA HOWMET CASTINGS and ALCOA ALUMINUM RIGID PACKAGING DIVISION, focusing on environmental health and safety, maintenance strategy development, and operational compliance. Education includes an M.A. in Business Administration from Keller Business School of Management and a B.S. in Mechanical Technology from Purdue University, along with an A.S. in Supervision and Industrial Engineering Technology.