Gail Luckey
About Gail Luckey
Gail Luckey is the Raw Materials Lab Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, with extensive experience in engineering and materials development across the automotive and apparel industries. She has held various roles at General Motors and Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc., and possesses a Master's degree in Textile Sciences and Engineering from North Carolina State University.
Current Role at The North Face
Gail Luckey serves as the Raw Materials Lab Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the lab operations and ensuring the quality of raw materials used in product development. Her position is based in Alameda County, California, where she applies her extensive experience in materials engineering to enhance product performance and sustainability.
Previous Experience at General Motors
Gail Luckey has a significant history with General Motors, where she held multiple engineering roles from 1986 to 1999. Her positions included Associate Product Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Sr. Engineer, Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, and Cross Brand Manager (Interiors). During her tenure, she developed lab and test methods and contributed to various engineering projects across different departments.
Experience at Hyundai Kia America Technical Center
From 2002 to 2016, Gail Luckey worked as a Sr. Materials Engineer at Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI). In this role, she focused on vehicle evaluation and materials development, leveraging her expertise to ensure that materials met industry standards and customer requirements.
Educational Background in Textile Sciences
Gail Luckey obtained her Master's degree in Textile Sciences and Engineering with a minor in Statistics from North Carolina State University, where she studied from 1983 to 1986. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Textile Technology from the same institution, completing her undergraduate studies from 1975 to 1978. During her time at NC State, she worked as a Teaching/Research Assistant and Research Technician, gaining valuable experience in the academic field.
Expertise in Audits and Quality Assurance
Gail Luckey possesses strong expertise in ISO17025 internal and external audits and assessments. She has a proven track record in ensuring that products meet customer requirements and has developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and corrective action plans. Her skills in quality assurance contribute to her effectiveness in managing lab operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards.