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He is a member of the family engineering business of Rubery Owen based in Aldridge, Walsall. Rubery Owen have close ties to the SVR having been involved in the original footbridge at [[Bridgnorth]], [[Hay Bridge]], [[Cleobury Road Bridge]] and [[Underbridge on Station Road, Highley|the underbridge on Station Road, Highley]]. Rubery Owen played a vital role in Britain’s war effort during World War II though production of parts for military aircrafts, and in the 1960s and 1970s, it made a name for itself across the world for its parts manufactured for the British motor industry.<ref>[https://www.valerievazmp.co.uk/rubery-owen-book-launch/ Valerie Vaz MP] (Retrieved 22 April 2019)</ref>  David Owen started in the Motor Division in 1961, after completing his National Service. In 1963 he became the division's General Manager, and in 1964 and 1966 the group's joint and then sole chairman.<ref>[http://www.historywebsite.co.uk/articles/Darlaston/RO2.htm A brief history of Darleston website] (Retrieved 16 October 2022)</ref> He was recorded as a member of the Council of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders 1973-74.<ref>[https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Alfred_David_Owen Grace's Guide To British Industrial History] (Retrieved 16 October 2022)</ref>