Chris Watson is a seasoned professional in the automotive industry, currently serving as a Manufacturing Engineering & Launch Manager at Adient since October 2016, a company known for manufacturing automotive seating. Prior experience includes a tenure at Johnson Controls from August 1999 to September 2016, where Chris held various roles including Manufacturing Engineering & Launch Manager, Launch Manager, and Advanced Manufacturing Engineer. Chris holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Hons in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sunderland, obtained between 1986 and 1989.