Gavin Clark
About Gavin Clark
Gavin Clark is the Studio Engineering Manager at Nikola Motor Company, with a background in automotive engineering and extensive experience in design and development roles at various companies.
Studio Engineering Manager at Nikola Motor Company
Gavin Clark has been serving as the Studio Engineering Manager at Nikola Motor Company since 2020. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Clark is responsible for managing studio engineering development across the entire portfolio of Nikola vehicles. His role includes overseeing program management for the design studio, developing project timelines, and integrating various project elements.
Previous Roles at Nikola Motor Company
Prior to his current position, Gavin Clark worked as a Studio Design Engineer at Nikola Motor Company from 2019 to 2020. During his 11-month tenure in this role, he contributed to the design and engineering efforts of Nikola's innovative vehicle line-up.
Positions at General Motors
Gavin Clark held several key roles at General Motors from 2013 to 2019. He started as a Studio Design Engineer in Warren, MI, from 2013 to 2015, followed by a role as Lead Durability Test Engineer in Milford, MI, from 2015 to 2017, and later served as a Noise and Vibration Development Engineer from 2018 to 2019 in Milford, MI.
Early Career and Education
Gavin Clark began his career in technical and engineering roles, including positions at Klenzoid Company Limited and Whirlpool Jetboat Tours. He obtained both his B.Eng and MASc in Automotive Engineering from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, completing his undergraduate studies in 2010 and his master's degree in 2014.
Experience with UOIT EcoCAR and Teaching Roles
Gavin Clark was actively involved in the UOIT EcoCAR team, first serving as Mechanical Team member from 2009 to 2010 and then as Team Leader from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he worked as a Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology between 2010 and 2014.