Kevin Nguyen
About Kevin Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen is the Director of Manufacturing at Upwing Energy, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in the automotive and aerospace industries, having held various positions including Master Certified Technician at AutoNation Toyota Irvine and multiple roles at Space Exploration Technologies.
Work at Upwing Energy
Kevin Nguyen serves as the Director of Manufacturing at Upwing Energy, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing processes and ensuring the efficient production of energy solutions. His leadership contributes to the company's operational success in Cerritos, California.
Previous Experience in Automotive and Aerospace Industries
Prior to his current role, Kevin worked at AutoNation Toyota Irvine as a Master Certified Technician from 2005 to 2010. He then transitioned to Space Exploration Technologies, where he held two positions: Propulsion Production Supervisor from 2011 to 2015 and later as Propulsion Production Manager from 2015 to 2019. Following this, he worked at Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLC. as Principal Manufacturing Manager, NPI from 2019 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Nguyen studied Automotive Engineering Technology at Cypress College, where he earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from 2002 to 2005. He is currently pursuing further education in Business/Managerial Economics at California State University-Long Beach. His educational background supports his expertise in manufacturing and management within the automotive and aerospace sectors.
Career Timeline
Kevin's career spans multiple roles in the automotive and aerospace industries. He began as a Master Certified Technician at AutoNation Toyota Irvine, then advanced to various positions at Space Exploration Technologies, culminating in management roles. His tenure at Safran Electronics & Defense further solidified his manufacturing management skills before joining Upwing Energy.