Rick Loveless
About Rick Loveless
Rick Loveless is a Senior Supply Engineer at Tennant Company, where he has worked since 2017. He holds an MBA from the University of Saint Thomas and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, with expertise in managing capital spending for molds and tooling in new product development projects.
Work at Tennant
Rick Loveless has been employed at Tennant Company as a Senior Supply Engineer since 2017. In this role, he is based in Golden Valley, MN. His responsibilities include managing the integration of new external technologies from vendors into the engineering team. He focuses on identifying cost-saving opportunities during the product development phase, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of new product initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Rick Loveless earned his MBA from the University of Saint Thomas - School of Business, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, completing his studies from 1990 to 1995. His expertise includes managing capital spending for molds and tooling in new product development projects, which enhances his contributions to engineering and product management.
Background
Rick Loveless completed his early education at West High. He has a diverse professional background, having worked in various engineering roles. Before joining Tennant Company, he served as a Senior Engineer at Thermo King from 2015 to 2016, and as a Senior Engineer at Donaldson for a decade from 2005 to 2015. He also held a position as a Product Engineer at Nystrom for nine months in 2004 to 2005.
Professional Experience
Rick Loveless has accumulated significant experience in engineering roles across different companies. His tenure at Donaldson as a Senior Engineer lasted ten years, where he developed skills in product engineering. Following that, he worked at Thermo King for one year, focusing on plastic components. His varied experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and project management.