Rich Nave

Richard is a Senior Consultant and Training Facilitator at The Luminous Group.  Having more than 25 years of experience in Product Development, Program Management and Manufacturing Management, Rich has a proven record of success bringing new technical knowledge to clients. Combining his mechanical engineering background with his broad knowledge of the global automotive industry, Rich has become an expert in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA).  

Over the past few years, Rich has learned and now coaches many clients in the AIAG & VDA FMEA methodology for both Process and Design applications.

Rich has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. His friendly, but no-nonsense approach make him immediately effective in defining issues, developing solutions and implementing change.  When not working with clients, Rich trains for and runs multiple Ultramarthons each year.

At The Luminous Group, we believe people are your greatest asset —and well-designed processes are your strongest tools. We take a people-focused approach to process improvement strategy, training, and process audits to help auto industry suppliers and other manufacturers see and solve complex problems—and hold every inch they gain.

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