Anthony Carman

Results-driven Engineering Director with over 30 years of expertise in developing cutting-edge innovative electromechanical products for the automotive and thermal management sectors. Boundless curiosity about how things work and a relentless continuous improvement drive. A consummate problem solver that is passionate and highly skilled in problem solving.

Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, deliver innovative solutions, and optimize product efficiency and profitability. Talented at effective communication across all levels of the organization. Experienced in international operations, product lifecycle management, automotive product development, validation and process improvement.

Internationally recognized for exceptional leadership, technical acumen, and strategic vision in driving engineering excellence.

Engineering Director – Pump Division | Tengam Engineering | Troy, MI, United States l May 2018 – January 2025

- Spearheaded the development and launch of brand-new BLDC electric thermal management pumps, achieving industry-leading energy density, performance, and efficiency.

• Presented at industry-leading conferences, including SAE Thermal Management Symposium (2023, 2024), ITB Thermal Management Systems and Materials (2024), and the Thermal Management Expo (2024).

Engineering Specialist – Thermal and Emissions Products | Hanon Systems | United States l July 2014 – May 2018

- Led the technical development of electromechanical coolant pumps, including the innovative pump utilized in the acclaimed Tesla Superbottle and Octovalve.

• Designed a next-generation midsize coolant pump, doubling performance while increasing profit margins from 8% to over 20%.
• Designed, obtained customer approval and production launched two successive automotive BLDC pumps.
• Architected solutions to overcome technical hurdles, collaborating internationally to deliver superior product designs.

Principal Engineer – Advanced Engineering North America | Cooper Standard Automotive | United States l January 2009 – June 2014

- Directed the design and development of brushless electric coolant pumps and valves, with enhanced energy efficiency of 18-20% over previous models.

• Designed, obtained Japanese customer approval, and production launched two successive automotive BLDC pumps.
• Managed the execution of exhaust gas heat recovery systems, driving innovation in automotive thermal management.

Director of Program Management and R&D Europe | ITT Industries Fluid Handling Systems | Germany | May 2001 – June 2005

- Key member of team that turned around the European division, transforming years of losses into profitability.

• Managed a 3.2M EUR annual budget and 23 employees across program management, application engineering, and R&D.
• Spearheaded successful ITT penetration into the French automotive market.
• Oversaw the development and production

Master of Business Administration | Oakland University, Rochester, MI (June 1989)

• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering | Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute), Flint, MI (June 1986)
• Six Sigma Green Belt | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (September1993 )