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Warren Karlson, M.Eng, P.Eng, MBA

Warren Karlson, Mechanical development/operations engineer

Senior Research and Development Engineering Manager 

Biography

Warren Karlson is a Senior Research and Development (R&D) Engineering Manager at ACE, providing technical leadership and oversight across complex engineering and client testing programs. 

In his role, Warren: 

  • Provides leadership to ACE’s engineering team to ensure ACE systems are functional, adaptable and aligned with evolving client needs. 
  • Leads and supports the execution of advanced engineering projects and client testing programs.  
  • Works directly with industry partners to ensure technical accuracy and successful delivery of testing objectives.  
  • Mentors engineering staff and supports the development of ACE’s technical capabilities.  
  • Contributes to strategic planning and continuous improvement of facility operations and engineering processes.  

 Warren brings extensive experience from his time at General Motors of Canada at the Canadian Regional Engineering Centre in Oshawa, where he managed component design for automotive systems including doors, hoods and liftgates. He was also responsible for validation of exterior and suspension components, as well as material and fastener engineering support for both production and future vehicle programs. 

Warren is a licensed member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, holding a Bachelor of Engineering, a Master of Engineering and a Master of Business Administration.