Chris Quance
About Chris Quance
Chris Quance is a Sr. Fastener Engineer at Nikola Motor Company with extensive experience in mechanical and project engineering.
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Chris Quance serves as a Sr. Fastener Engineer at Nikola Motor Company. With a career spanning various engineering roles, he has accumulated significant expertise in both mechanical and industrial engineering.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Chris Quance has been employed at Nikola Motor Company as a Sr. Fastener Engineer since 2021. He works in Phoenix, Arizona, focusing on optimizing fastener technology and processes for the company's electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Previous Experience at Bossard Americas
Chris Quance held the position of Mechanical Engineer at Bossard Americas twice during his career. His first term was from 2016 to 2018, and his second from 2019 to 2021. Across these periods, he worked in Milpitas, California, where he was involved in mechanical engineering projects aimed at improving efficiency and reliability of process equipment.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
Chris Quance obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Manufacturing from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He studied there from 2010 to 2015, gaining foundational knowledge that would support his future roles in engineering and project management.
Technical Sales Engineer at attocube systems AG
Between 2018 and 2019, Chris Quance served as a Technical Sales Engineer at attocube systems AG in Berkeley, California. During his 10-month tenure, he facilitated the sale and implementation of precision instruments, strengthening his skills in technical sales and customer relationship management.
Early Career Roles
In the early stages of his career, Chris Quance gained diverse engineering experience through various roles. He worked as an Industrial Project Engineer at Ready Pac Foods, Inc. in 2014, a Mechanical Project Engineer at E. & J. Gallo Winery in 2015, and served two roles at California Polytechnic State University as a Research Assistant and Study Session Facilitator.