Jeff Snyders
About Jeff Snyders
Jeff Snyders is the Sr Director of Vehicle Integration & PLM at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in engineering and management roles at Gulfstream Aerospace and FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Jeff Snyders holds the position of Sr Director Vehicle Integration & PLM at Nikola Motor Company. He has been with the company since December 2019, leading efforts in vehicle integration and product lifecycle management. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, he is contributing significantly to the automotive industry through his expertise in these areas.
Previous Experience at Gulfstream Aerospace
Jeff Snyders worked at Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia in various capacities. He served as an Engineering Manager for Completions Mechanical Engineering for 10 months in 2019. Before that, from 2017 to 2019, he held the title of KBE Tech Specialist III Completions Engineering, focusing on advanced engineering methodologies and tools.
Tenure at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Jeff Snyders had a long tenure at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, starting in 1998. He worked as a Senior Manager in Knowledge Based Engineering & Virtual Validation for 17 years until 2015. Following this, he served for two years as System Responsible for Exterior Trim, contributing to the development and integration of exterior automotive components.
Early Career at McDonnell Douglas Aerospace
From 1992 to 1995, Jeff Snyders was employed as a Strength Engineer at McDonnell Douglas Aerospace. During this period, he applied his expertise in aerospace engineering and contributed to the strength analysis and structural integrity of aerospace vehicles.
Educational Background
Jeff Snyders holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University. He completed his studies from 1987 to 1992, acquiring a strong foundation in aerospace principles and technologies, which later informed his extensive career in engineering and the automotive industry.