Scott Nash
About Scott Nash
Scott Nash serves as the Chief Engineer for Touring Motorcycles at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he leads the design and development of the company's flagship motorcycle platform. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in various engineering roles, he focuses on delivering new motorcycle programs that align with customer and business needs.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Scott Nash serves as the Chief Engineer for Touring Motorcycles at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the organization in delivering new model year motorcycle programs that align with customer and business requirements. His leadership focuses on style, technology, quality, cost, and timing, ensuring that the products meet evolving market demands. Nash leads the design and development of Harley-Davidson's flagship Touring Motorcycle Platform at the Willie G. Davidson Product Development Center located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Scott Nash has extensive experience at Harley-Davidson, having worked in various engineering roles since 2000. He started as an NVH Engineer I and progressed to NVH Engineer II / Project Engineer, where he worked for three years. He later served as a Senior Project Engineer and Senior Powertrain & NVH Engineer from 2005 to 2012. Nash also held the position of Technical Lead - Product Development from 2012 to 2014, and Systems Manager - Intake, Exhaust, & NVH from 2014 to 2018. Before becoming Chief Engineer, he was the Director of Program Management from 2018 to 2021.
Experience at Hamilton Sundstrand
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Scott Nash worked at Hamilton Sundstrand from 1997 to 2000. He began as a Cooperative Education Employee/Student from 1995 to 1996, gaining practical experience in dynamic testing and analysis. Following this, he served as a Dynamic Test and Analysis Engineer for three years. This early experience contributed to his technical foundation in engineering and product development.
Education and Expertise
Scott Nash earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, completing his studies from 1992 to 1997. In addition to his formal education, he has pursued additional professional development to enhance his skills. Nash specializes in technical risk and issue management, executive leadership communications, powertrain system design, and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) development, which are critical areas in the motorcycle industry.
Leadership Style and Responsibilities
In his current role, Scott Nash demonstrates a leadership style that emphasizes continuous improvement and the development of individuals within his team. He is accountable for the complete product technical and financial performance of Harley-Davidson's heavyweight motorcycles, including Touring, Trike, Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO), and Police vehicles. His responsibilities require a blend of technical expertise and strategic oversight to ensure successful product outcomes.