Albert Millé
Albert Loarn Millé
Senior Engineer | Westport Fuel Systems Inc.
Albert Loarn Millé, an accomplished engineer with five decades of experience in the automotive industry, most recently excelled at Westport Fuel Systems Inc. within the Ford Motor Company. A senior supplier development engineer from 1992 to 2024 and a senior engineer from 2014 to 2024, he led initiatives to optimize supplier performance and reduce costs in the automotive fuel systems sector; developed dual fuel injectors, which enhanced vehicle efficiency and reduced emissions; and managed supplier relationships across global markets—including Europe and Asia—to ensure quality and timely delivery of components. His immense passion for his profession has been evident in his launching of innovative techniques and continued mission to advance sustainable practices in the automotive industry for a cleaner, better future.
Long before these positions, Mr. Millé excelled academically at Cleary University in his home state of Michigan, initially specializing in history and anthropology. He gained hands-on experience with archaeologists at Wayne State University, Notre Dame University, the Mackinaw State Parks Commission, and throughout Michigan. Though he wished to pursue archaeology as a career, the income reality of the job led him to shift his focus to something more financially stable.
He launched his new journey in 1975 as a manufacturing engineering manager at MAC Valves Inc., where he remained for 10 years, before beginning a decade-long stretch with the Ford Motor Company in 1986—brought on initially as a consultant and tool expert for a gasoline fuel injector program, his efforts helped lower costs to just over 20 cents per injector within two and a half years. In addition, he reduced the size of the workforce by replacing grinding operations with machining operations, which was crucial for maintaining tight tolerances for the injectors. He stabilized the process, leading to an overall cost reduction of $3.5 million annually. He would subsequently serve as an engineer and supplier technical assistance engineer throughout the 1990s.
Between 2000 and 2012, all while maintaining his role with Ford, Mr. Millé lent his expertise as a supplier development specialist to the Visteon Corporation and Automotive Components Holdings. He was also active as a senior supplier development engineer for Faurecia for two years. In addition to his primary endeavors, he has a passion for woodworking, building furniture and cabinetry, engraving, metal working, and making antique firearms—he’s also an avid shooter, serving as a dedicated member of the National Rifle Association of America and the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.
Looking ahead, Mr. Millé plans to work for another 20 years. He intends to have a significant impact on sustainable practices in the automotive industry through innovative engineering solutions. He strives to use his extensive experience to drive efficiency and cost reduction in future projects. He also wants to mentor young professionals to foster growth and development in the field.
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Albert Loarn Mille Demonstrates Expertise in Engineering
Albert Loarn Mille commemorates 50 years in the automotive industry
SALINE, MI, March 3, 2025 —
Albert Loarn Mille has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Mille has established himself as a distinguished figure in the field of supply-based management, with a career spanning over five decades. As a senior engineer at Westport Fuel Systems Inc. from 2014 to 2024, he led initiatives to optimize supplier performance and reduce costs in the automotive fuel systems sector. His expertise was instrumental in the development of dual fuel injectors, which enhance vehicle efficiency and reduce emissions. Additionally, he managed supplier relationships across global markets, including Europe and Asia, ensuring quality and timely delivery of components.
In addition to his role at Westport Fuel Systems, Mr. Mille served as a senior supplier development engineer from 1992 to 2024, working with organizations such as ACH LLC, Visteon Corporation and Ford Motor Company. His tenure at Faurecia from 2012 until 2014 further solidified his reputation in international supply base and supplier quality assurance management. Between 2003 and 2012, he was a supplier development specialist at Automotive Components Holdings, focusing on international sourcing and performance management.
Mr. Mille began his career as a manufacturing engineering manager at MAC Valves Inc. from 1975 to 1985, where he honed his skills in production optimization and lean process improvement. His consulting work for Ford Motor Company between 1986 and 1993 marked a significant milestone in his career. During this period, he played a pivotal role in the Ford Rawsonville plant’s gasoline fuel injector program, achieving substantial cost reductions and process stabilization.
In addition to his career achievements, Mr. Mille has been an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Rifle Association of America and the Clinton Valley Chapter of the Michigan Archaeological Society. His involvement in these groups reflects his commitment to both his profession and personal interests.
Laying the groundwork for Mr. Mille’s accomplishments was his educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in quality management from Cleary University, followed by a Master of Business Administration in executive management from the same institution. His academic pursuits initially began with a focus on history and anthropology, but a shift toward engineering was influenced by practical experiences and financial considerations.
Outside his professional life, Mr. Mille is deeply involved in civic activities. He has held leadership roles within the Boy Scouts of America as a cub master, scoutmaster and unit commissioner, and he has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. His contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Best Article and Key Player Award from Ford Motor Company.
Looking ahead, Mr. Mille plans to continue making significant contributions to sustainable practices in the automotive industry through innovative engineering solutions. He aims to drive efficiency and cost reduction in future projects while mentoring younger professionals to foster growth and development in the field.