Alan Sledd
About Alan Sledd
Alan Sledd is a Senior Manager of Advanced Manufacturing and Assembly at Form Energy, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held significant roles at Tesla Motors and Amber Kinetics, contributing to the development of manufacturing systems and teams.
Work at Form Energy
Alan Sledd currently serves as the Senior Manager of Advanced Manufacturing, Assembly at Form Energy, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Berkeley, California. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer at the same company for five months in 2021. His work focuses on advancing manufacturing processes and assembly techniques within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Alan Sledd holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University, graduating in 2006. His educational background supports his extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and advanced manufacturing systems.
Background
Alan Sledd began his career as an Undergraduate Researcher at Rice University from 2004 to 2006. He was one of the founding members of the Tesla Manufacturing Engineering team, where he worked from 2007 to 2013 as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. After leaving Tesla, he started his own business before joining Amber Kinetics, where he held various roles, including Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Sr. Manufacturing Engineer.
Achievements in Manufacturing Engineering
At Amber Kinetics, Alan Sledd played a significant role in developing the manufacturing system for the company's first product, the M32. He led the establishment of a team and factory in the Philippines, enhancing the company's manufacturing capabilities. His contributions have been pivotal in advancing manufacturing processes in the organizations he has worked with.
Professional Passion
Alan Sledd has a strong passion for creating useful products and solving complex problems. He enjoys collaborating with like-minded individuals to innovate and improve manufacturing processes. This passion drives his work in advanced manufacturing and assembly, contributing to the success of the teams and projects he is involved in.