Massoud Mahan
About Massoud Mahan
Massoud Mahan serves as the Director of Body Exteriors & Closures Hardware Systems at Karma Automotive, where he utilizes his extensive expertise in plastics, tooling, and product development. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and is multilingual, proficient in English, Persian, Turkish, and German.
Work at Karma Automotive
Massoud Mahan currently serves as the Director of Body Exteriors & Closures Hardware Systems at Karma Automotive, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as the Senior Manager for Body Exteriors & Closures Hardware Systems from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Karma Automotive began in 2015 when he joined as Manager of Body Exteriors & Closures Hardware, where he worked for six years. His responsibilities have included overseeing product development and managing cross-functional teams.
Education and Expertise
Massoud Mahan holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. He also completed a Mini MBA at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and studied Project Management at UC Irvine. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics from Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic. Mahan specializes in plastics, tooling, injection molding, and rapid prototyping techniques, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the product development cycle.
Background
Massoud Mahan has extensive experience in the automotive, aerospace, and consumer products industries. His career includes significant roles at various companies, such as Visteon Corporation, where he served as a Senior Project Engineer for ten years. He has also held positions at Fisker Automotive and Zodiac Aerospace, contributing to his diverse background in program management and engineering. Mahan is multilingual, proficient in English, Persian, Turkish, and German.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Massoud Mahan has demonstrated expertise in managing the entire product development cycle, focusing on timing, quality, financial, and regulatory requirements. He has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing personnel and budgets. His experience includes technical, business, and administrative responsibilities, showcasing his ability to support sales and manage complex projects in various industries.