Royden Grove
About Royden Grove
Royden Grove serves as the Vice President of Operations at AMG Titanium Alloys & Coatings LLC, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in the automotive and manufacturing industries, he has held various leadership roles at companies such as General Motors and Kennametal.
Current Role at AMG Titanium Alloys & Coatings LLC
Royden Grove serves as the Vice President of Operations at AMG Titanium Alloys & Coatings LLC, a position he has held since 2020. He operates from the company's facility in New Castle, Pennsylvania. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational strategies and ensuring the efficient production of titanium alloys and coatings.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Prior to his current role, Royden Grove worked at Kennametal for four years, from 2013 to 2017, as Plant Manager in Dahlgren, Virginia. He was responsible for managing plant operations and ensuring production efficiency. He also served as Site Business Director at Kennametal from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on business development and operational management.
Career Background in Automotive Industry
Royden Grove has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having held various positions at General Motors. His roles included Plant Manager, Production Manager, Quality Systems Manager, and Senior Reliability Engineer, spanning from 1988 to 2010. His work involved overseeing production processes, quality assurance, and engineering support.
Education and Technical Expertise
Royden Grove holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in operations and engineering management across various industries.
Experience in Quality Management
In addition to his roles at General Motors, Royden Grove served as Senior Manager of Powertrain Quality at Shanghai General Motors from 2001 to 2005. This position involved managing quality assurance processes for powertrain components, contributing to the overall reliability and performance of automotive products.