Charles S.
About Charles S.
Charles S. serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing at Moxion Power, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in manufacturing operations, having previously held leadership positions at Proterra Inc, Tesla, FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and Unilever.
Work at Moxion Power Co.
Charles S. serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing at Moxion Power, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Richmond, California, and works on-site. In this role, he manages all aspects of manufacturing, which includes production, maintenance, manufacturing engineering, lean processes, and quality assurance. He plays a significant role in determining site selection and manufacturing strategies in collaboration with the C-Suite. Additionally, he led the equipment procurement for Moxion Power's upcoming battery factory, which is planned to have a capacity of 4-6 GWh. His focus includes improving gross margins by reducing manufacturing costs of goods sold (COGs).
Previous Experience at Proterra Inc.
Before joining Moxion Power, Charles S. was the Vice President of Powered & Battery Operations at Proterra Inc. from 2016 to 2022. His tenure at Proterra lasted six years and took place in Burlingame, California. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing operations related to powered systems and battery manufacturing.
Career Background in Automotive Manufacturing
Charles S. has extensive experience in automotive manufacturing. He worked at Tesla from 2015 to 2016 in the General Assembly department. Prior to Tesla, he spent six years at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in various manufacturing roles from 2009 to 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. His career began at Unilever, where he worked as a Manufacturing Engineer for 11 months in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Charles S. earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, completing his studies from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in manufacturing and engineering, particularly in the automotive and battery sectors.