Phil Whitton
About Phil Whitton
Phil Whitton is a manager specializing in closures at Karma Automotive LLC, where he has worked since 2014. He has over a decade of experience in engineering roles across several automotive companies, including FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Fisker Automotive.
Work at Karma Automotive
Phil Whitton has been employed at Karma Automotive LLC since 2014, currently holding the position of Manager - Closures. In this role, he oversees the development and management of closure systems, ensuring that they meet the company's quality and performance standards. His extensive background in engineering contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Automotive Engineering
Before joining Karma Automotive, Phil Whitton worked at several notable companies in the automotive sector. He served as the Lead Closures Engineer at Fisker Automotive from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he was a Senior Design Engineer at Freefly Systems for one year in 2013. His career began at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, where he worked as a Closures CAD Engineer from 2004 to 2011, accumulating seven years of experience in closures engineering.
Early Career in Design Engineering
Phil Whitton's early career includes a position as an Interior Design Engineer at Tata Technologies from 2001 to 2002. This role provided him with foundational experience in design engineering, which he later applied throughout his career in the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
Phil Whitton studied at the University of Brighton, where he earned a Master's degree from 1993 to 1998. His educational background in engineering has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in the automotive industry, particularly in closures engineering.