Joseph Ward

Joseph Ward possesses extensive experience in quality management and engineering, currently serving as the Head of Quality at Nuro since February 2022. Prior to this role, Joseph held various positions at Toyota North America from July 2007 to February 2022, including Supervisor of Customer Quality Services, where responsibilities encompassed leading engineering teams for process improvement, developing quality assurance agreements, and managing long-term quality strategy. Notable achievements include establishing a risk-based internal audit program and contributing to a comprehensive quality assurance framework across North American manufacturing plants. Joseph's early career included roles as a Production Engineer at NUMMI and a Specialist in Quality Engineering at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, where a strong focus on product quality and customer satisfaction was evident. Joseph earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology.