Chris Van Wert
About Chris Van Wert
Chris Van Wert serves as the Vice President of Operations at Carbon, bringing over 20 years of experience in engineering and quality management. He has held significant roles at companies such as Stryker, Tesla Motors, and Berkeley Process Control, and he holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis and Stanford University.
Current Role at Carbon
Chris Van Wert serves as the Vice President of Operations at Carbon, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees operational strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity within the organization. His leadership is focused on driving operational excellence and fostering cross-functional collaboration to meet the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Carbon
Prior to his current role, Chris Van Wert held several key positions at Carbon. He was the Head of Quality from 2016 to 2018, where he was responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance. He later served as the Head of Manufacturing & Quality from 2018 to 2021, managing operations related to manufacturing processes and quality assurance.
Experience at Tesla Motors
Chris Van Wert worked at Tesla Motors from 2013 to 2016 as the Director of Product Excellence. In this capacity, he managed Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Inspections, contributing to the overall product quality and operational standards at Tesla. His role involved leading cross-functional teams to enhance product excellence.
Educational Background
Chris Van Wert earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1999. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in engineering and operations.
Career History Prior to Carbon
Before joining Carbon, Chris Van Wert gained valuable experience at Stryker as the Senior Director of RAQA from 2008 to 2013, and at Berkeley Process Control as a Mechanical Design Engineer from 1999 to 2003. His diverse background in engineering and quality assurance has shaped his approach to operations management.