Erfan Vatanpour

Erfan Vatanpour is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in manufacturing and process improvement. Currently serving as the Global Director of Manufacturing Engineering at IEWC since April 2022, Vatanpour previously held roles at Motorola Solutions as a Manufacturing Engineer & Continuous Improvement Lead and at Lockheed Martin as a Fabrication Manufacturing & Operation Engineer II. Early career experience includes positions at Toyota North America, where contributions focused on quality assurance and service part engineering, and John Deere, where design efforts enhanced tractor components. Vatanpour began in the banking industry as an Assistant Branch Manager, demonstrating leadership and operational improvement skills. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Systems Engineering from Colorado State University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas.