Vince Lopez
About Vince Lopez
Vince Lopez is a Sr Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at Nikola Motor Company with over 17 years of experience in plant operations, specializing in high efficiency teams and continuous improvement strategies.
Current Position at Nikola Motor Company
Vince Lopez currently holds the position of Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering at Nikola Motor Company in Coolidge, Arizona, United States. His tenure at Nikola Motor Company began in 2022. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing manufacturing engineering processes, contributing to the company's advancements and operational excellence.
Previous Roles at Tesla
Vince Lopez has held multiple positions at Tesla, showcasing a robust career in manufacturing and engineering. From 2021 to 2022, he served as Sr Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, where he contributed significantly to manufacturing projects in Fremont, California. Prior to that, he was Sr Manager, Manufacturing Operations, from 2020 to 2021. He also held the titles of Sr Staff Automation Manager, Operations & ME in 2020 and Automation Manager, Operations & Manufacturing Engineering from 2019 to 2020. His roles spanned various aspects of manufacturing engineering and operations management, making substantial contributions to Tesla's manufacturing processes.
Experience at Ford Motor Company
Vince Lopez worked at Ford Motor Company in multiple capacities. From 2015 to 2018, he served as Team Manager in the Louisville, Kentucky Area. He began his journey at Ford as an Automation Engineer at the Chicago Assembly Plant in 2012, and prior to that, he was Production Supervisor, Senior Maintenance, and Automation and Manufacturing Engineer from 2005 to 2012 in Hermosillo Area, Mexico. His extensive experience at Ford allowed him to develop a deep expertise in manufacturing engineering and team management.
Academic Background
Vince Lopez has a comprehensive educational background, beginning with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electronics Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Hermosillo, obtained between 1998 and 2002. He furthered his education at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, achieving a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Quality & Productivity from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he attended Stanford University from 2018 to 2019. Further certifications include Cisco Certified Network Associate from Cisco Networking Academy and Certified Ethical Hacker from EC-Council University, both completed in 2018.
Specialized Skills and Expertise
Vince Lopez specializes in developing high-efficiency teams and implementing continuous improvement strategies in manufacturing settings. He has extensive experience in high-volume and startup manufacturing environments, offering versatility in adapting to different operational scales. Lopez has a strong background in systems development, contributing to enhanced operational efficiencies. With over 17 years in plant operations, his focus includes engineering, new product introduction (NPI), and technical services.