Jeff Rea
About Jeff Rea
Jeff Rea serves as the Senior Director and FM29 (Ocean) Program Director at Fisker Inc, where he also leads Value Engineering. With extensive experience in engineering and management roles across multiple automotive companies, he has developed expertise in design optimization and quality management.
Current Role at Fisker Inc
Jeff Rea serves as the Senior Director and FM29 (Ocean) Program Director at Fisker Inc. He also holds the position of Value Engineering Lead. Since joining the company in 2021, he has been instrumental in overseeing the development and execution of the FM29 program, which focuses on innovative electric vehicle solutions. His role emphasizes the importance of value engineering in optimizing product design and manufacturing processes.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before his tenure at Fisker Inc, Jeff Rea accumulated extensive experience in various engineering leadership roles. He worked at Sauer-Danfoss as the Director of Global Propel Engineering from 2005 to 2012. He also held positions at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing, including Director of Product Engineering - VAVE from 2019 to 2020 and Director of Driveline Engineering from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, he served in multiple roles at Borg Warner Automotive, including Director of Quality Systems & Reliability and Vice President of Engineering.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Jeff Rea has a solid educational foundation in mechanical engineering. He studied at Iowa State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME). He also attended the Illinois Institute of Technology, further enhancing his expertise in the field. Additionally, he began his academic journey at Southeastern Community College, focusing on Pre-Engineering.
Expertise in Engineering and Quality Management
Jeff Rea possesses significant expertise in various engineering methodologies and quality management standards. He is experienced in DMAIC, a data-driven approach for process improvement. His proficiency in Design to Value/VAVE emphasizes maximizing product value through effective design. He is also skilled in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), which evaluates processes to identify potential failures. His background includes knowledge of ISO/TS 16949, a quality management standard tailored for the automotive industry.