Mike Jones
About Mike Jones
Mike Jones serves as the Vice President of Body, Chassis, and Driver Assistance at Karma Automotive, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having previously worked at Fisker Automotive and Ford Motor Company in various engineering and planning roles.
Work at Karma Automotive
Mike Jones currently holds the position of Vice President, Body, Chassis and Driver Assistance at Karma Automotive. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to the development and enhancement of vehicle body structures, chassis systems, and driver assistance technologies. His role involves overseeing engineering teams and ensuring the integration of advanced technologies into vehicle designs. Prior to this position, he served as Senior Director, Body, Chassis & Driver Assistance at Karma Automotive LLC since 2016, where he focused on similar areas of vehicle development.
Previous Experience at Fisker Automotive
Before joining Karma Automotive, Mike Jones worked at Fisker Automotive as Supervisor of Chassis Engineering from 2010 to 2013. During his three years in this role, he was responsible for overseeing chassis development and engineering processes, contributing to the company's efforts in producing innovative electric vehicles. His experience at Fisker further solidified his expertise in the automotive engineering sector.
Career at Ford Motor Company
Mike Jones spent 26 years at Ford Motor Company, where he served as Supervisor of North American Advanced Product Planning from 1981 to 2007. In this capacity, he played a key role in the strategic planning of new vehicle models and technologies, focusing on market trends and consumer needs. His extensive tenure at Ford provided him with a deep understanding of automotive product development and market dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Mike Jones holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Detroit, where he studied from 1988 to 1991. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Manhattan College, completing his studies from 1974 to 1980. Additionally, he studied Marketing at Manhattan College School of Business, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA). His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both engineering and business management.