Mark Miles
About Mark Miles
Mark Miles is an Engineering Systems Manager at Irwin Seating Company, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in engineering and product development, having previously held roles at both Irwin Seating Company and Haworth.
Current Role at Irwin Seating Company
Mark Miles serves as the Engineering Systems Manager at Irwin Seating Company, a position he has held since 2007. In this role, he is responsible for leveraging CAD and PLM technologies to develop standard and special configuration-based rules for product generation. His work includes utilizing Infor’s CPQ Design Studio to enhance product options and streamline engineering processes. Miles has been instrumental in the development and maintenance of Autodesk Revit-based BIM product offerings, ensuring that the company remains competitive in the seating industry.
Previous Experience at Irwin Seating Company
Mark Miles has a significant history with Irwin Seating Company, having worked there in various capacities since 1998. He started as an Engineering Systems Administrator from 1998 to 2004, where he focused on engineering systems management. Following this role, he served as the Product Development Engineering Manager from 2004 to 2007. His extensive experience at Irwin has contributed to his current expertise in engineering systems.
Background in CAD and PLM at Haworth
Before joining Irwin Seating Company, Mark Miles worked at Haworth from 1989 to 1998. He began as a Design Engineer in Seating from 1989 to 1994, where he gained foundational experience in product design. He then transitioned to the role of CAD/PLM Specialist and Instructor from 1994 to 1998, where he developed skills in computer-aided design and product lifecycle management, which he later applied in his roles at Irwin.
Education and Qualifications
Mark Miles studied at Northern State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from 1977 to 1981. This educational background laid the groundwork for his career in engineering and product development. His academic experience has complemented his technical skills in engineering systems management and product design.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
In his current role, Mark Miles creates and maintains standard templates for Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing generation using Plex ERP. His contributions to the engineering systems at Irwin Seating Company include the development of configuration-based rules that enhance product customization. His expertise in CAD and PLM systems has played a crucial role in improving operational efficiency and product offerings.