Kevin Shock
About Kevin Shock
Kevin Shock is a Manufacturing Program Manager at Joby Aviation, with a diverse background in engineering and program management at companies such as Tesla and Baker Hughes. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's Degree in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Kevin Shock serves as the Manufacturing Program Manager at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in San Carlos, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring efficient production practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Kevin Shock has extensive experience at Tesla, where he held multiple roles from 2016 to 2021. His positions included Technical Program Manager for various projects such as the M3 Battery, Solar Roof Manufacturing, and Supercharger and Industrial Energy Products Engineering. He contributed to the design engineering of the M3 Battery and managed global supply chain operations for plastics and energy products.
Educational Background
Kevin Shock earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He later obtained a Master’s Degree in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. Additionally, he completed coursework in Energy at Technische Universität Berlin in 2013.
Professional Development and Early Career
Before his tenure at Tesla, Kevin Shock worked in various roles that contributed to his professional development. He was a Tauber Institute Fellow at the University of Michigan from 2014 to 2016 and held leadership roles at MECC Consulting Group. His early career included positions at Baker Hughes and BorgWarner Inc., where he engaged in high temperature and pressure research and participated in supply chain projects.
Skills and Expertise
Kevin Shock possesses expertise in manufacturing program management, technical program management, and supply chain operations. His experience spans powertrain and electronics manufacturing programs, as well as solar roof manufacturing engineering. He has demonstrated leadership in project management and has a solid foundation in energy systems.