NTN Bearing Corporation
Kyle Somerfield has extensive experience in engineering management and applications within the manufacturing sector. Serving as Design Engineering Manager at NTN Bearing Corporation since July 2013, Kyle oversees a design engineering department responsible for product development and design control across multiple manufacturing plants, contributing to significant revenue and an extensive SKU portfolio. Prior roles include OEM Application Engineering Supervisor, where Kyle supported global renewable energy projects, and OEM Application Engineer, focusing on business development through technical support. Previous experience includes roles as an Aerospace Applications Engineer at Emerson Power Transmission, where Kyle specialized in high precision applications, and as an Inside Sales Engineer at Chicago Blower Corporation, managing large accounts and providing technical support. Kyle began a career in engineering as a Design Project Engineer at ITW Delpro, successfully designing a key automotive component. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.