PLYMOUTH, MI — Bob DeFauw has been named vice president and general manager of Metaldyne’s Powertrain Products Group.
In his new role, DeFauw will oversee operations in Hamburg, MI; Middleville, MI; Fremont, IN: Bluffton, IN; Niles, IL; Twinsburg, OH; Pyeongtaek, S. Korea and the technical center in Solon, OH.
DeFauw was most recently vice president and general manager of Metaldyne’s Vibration Control Products. He also served as director of Powertrain Operations and plant manager of Metaldyne’s Middleville facility. Metaldyne is currently assessing potential candidates for DeFauw’s replacement in the Vibration Control Products division.
Prior to coming to Metaldyne, DeFauw held several operations and supervisory positions at Eaton Corp., including product line manager for the company’s heavy duty engine valve plant, quality manager, manufacturing services for the Engine Components and Air Controls Division and several engineering positions.
He holds a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the University of Michigan and has a master’s degree in management and supervision from Central Michigan University.
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