Kevin White
About Kevin White
Kevin White is the Lead Engineer for Functional Safety at Nikola Motor Company, with a background in automotive systems engineering and a history of service in the U.S. Air Force.
Lead Engineer, Functional Safety at Nikola Motor Company
Kevin White has been serving as the Lead Engineer, Functional Safety at Nikola Motor Company since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing and implementing functional safety measures within the company’s engineering projects. His focus includes ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines specific to the automotive industry, particularly in innovative electric vehicle technologies.
Previous Experience as Functional Safety Engineer
Before his current role, Kevin White worked at Nikola Motor Company as a Functional Safety Engineer from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to the development and integration of safety systems within the company's engineering frameworks. His work involved risk assessment, hazard analysis, and the establishment of protocols to mitigate potential safety issues.
Internship at Bosch
Kevin White enhanced his functional safety expertise as an Engineering Intern at Bosch, from 2019 to 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. His internship focused on understanding advanced safety mechanisms and applying them to real-world automotive systems. This role provided him with valuable hands-on experience and insight into industry standards and practices.
Military Experience in the United States Air Force
Kevin White served in the United States Air Force, taking on roles such as Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor and Activity Security Manager from 2012 to 2016 at Kadena AB. His responsibilities included overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring the security of activities and assets. This period equipped him with strong leadership and organizational skills.
Educational Background in Engineering
Kevin White attended Arizona State University, where he studied Automotive Systems Engineering and earned a Bachelor's degree from 2016 to 2020. He also has an Associate's degree in Aircraft Armament Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, which he achieved in 2016. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his career in functional safety engineering.