Drew Steele

About Drew Steele

As Head of ZF Test Systems North America, I lead with the belief that B2B success is built on relationships, not just products. I make it a priority to understand each client’s goals and challenges, aligning our solutions with their real-world needs—whether they\'re established OEMs or startups navigating the fast-evolving e-Mobility space.With more than 20 years of experience in controls systems and product development across industries like automotive, aerospace, and automation, I bring a hands-on, analytical approach to innovation. I invest time upfront to understand market trends, customer behaviors, and emerging technologies - turning insights into action.Having lived and worked in China and Japan, I’ve learned the value of cultural perspective and open-minded thinking. I encourage my teams to challenge assumptions and embrace practical innovation - like using 3D printing for fast prototyping and cost-effective solutions.ZF Test Systems has been a trusted partner in mobility testing for over 35 years. I’m proud to help shape its future by driving customer-centric strategies and supporting the next generation of mobility and energy technologies.

Experience

1. Head of Test Systems, North America

   ZF Group

   Mar 2025 — Present · Northville, MI, US

   As part of the ZF Group, ZF Test Systems is almost a secret gem in the automotive industry. By leading the ZF Test Systems team in the Business Development to grow the business in the North American market, we will bring awareness to a wide variety of automotive companies about ZF Test Systems\' capabilities. We will increase the marketing of ZF Test Systems to create greater awareness in the automotive industry in North America about the high quality and performance of ZF Test Systems standardized products that we design and build. We will grow the North American team to allow to manufacture test systems in the USA for the automotive industry. Some of these key areas are tire and wheel test systems, battery module and pack test systems, as well as transmission and EDU test systems.

Education

• Eastern Michigan University

  Assoc., Business

  1985 — 1988

Skills

• Servo
• Integration
• Automation
• Engineering
• System Testing
• Aerospace
• Root Cause Analysis
• Manufacturing
• Systems Engineering
• Product Development
• Hydraulics
• Engineering Management
• Powertrain
• Data Acquisition
• Automotive Engineering
• Vehicles
• R&D
• Test Automation
• Pcb Design
• Motion Control
• Calibration
• Instrumentation
• Motors
• Troubleshooting
• Electronics
• Sensors
• Testing
• Pneumatics
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Fmea
• Automotive
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Test Planning