Steve Young

Steve Young, MBA, is a seasoned innovation leader with extensive experience in product and services development, currently serving as Senior Director of Global Water Systems R&D at Uponor since 2017. Young has held various leadership roles, including Director of Engineering focused on manufacturing processes and operations training, and Principal Consultant specializing in continuous improvement utilizing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. Prior experience includes roles at Carestream and Hutchinson Technology Inc., where Young managed global teams and oversaw business development across diverse sectors such as medical devices and consumer electronics. Young's early career involved research engineering positions at DuPont and Westinghouse, laying a strong foundation in engineering and management. Educational qualifications include a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Business Administration, complemented by a Mini Master of Lean Enterprise.