Ben Siefker
About Ben Siefker
Ben Siefker serves as the Head of PLM Business Excellence at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., a position he has held since 2021. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in product lifecycle management, he focuses on enhancing business processes and facilitating improvements across various business units.
Current Role at Mettler-Toledo International
Ben Siefker currently serves as the Head of PLM Business Excellence at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing business processes and improving product lifecycle management (PLM) practices across the organization. He collaborates with business and divisional leadership to develop annual PLM improvement plans and acts as a liaison between business units and PLM product owners to identify areas for business improvement.
Previous Experience at Mettler-Toledo International
Ben Siefker has held multiple positions at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. He worked as a Project Engineer from 2003 to 2013 for a decade in Columbus, Ohio. He then served as PLM Process Champion from 2013 to 2016, working in both Zurich, Switzerland, and Columbus, Ohio. Following this, he was the PLM Team Lead from 2017 to 2019 and the PLM E2E Process Owner & Team Lead from 2019 to 2021. His roles have involved building business knowledge within internal PLM teams and enhancing their ability to prioritize work and monitor key business processes.
Education and Expertise
Ben Siefker studied at The Ohio State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from 1997 to 2003. His educational background in mechanical engineering provides a solid foundation for his roles in product lifecycle management and engineering processes.
Professional Development in PLM
Throughout his career, Ben Siefker has focused on developing and implementing PLM strategies that enhance business efficiency. He builds up business knowledge within internal teams to improve their operational capabilities. His experience spans various roles that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of PLM processes and business excellence.