Joseph Talerico

Joseph Talerico is an experienced professional currently serving as the Service Operations Manager Supervisor at Rivian, focusing on R1T, R1S, and EDV vehicles since February 2023. Previously, Joseph owned and operated JT's Trucks and Tractors, LLC, specializing in JDM Kei Trucks and 4X4s from March 2018 to March 2023. Joseph held various leadership roles at Dill Fabrication Co. Inc., including Engineering and Production Director, contributing to manufacturing improvement projects for GE Power. Early in career, Joseph worked at Saint-Gobain Abrasives as a Product Engineer III and as a Field Engineering Manager at Tesla, reporting crucial metrics to senior leadership. Additional roles include Lead Product Engineer at BMW, Owner of consulting firm 3TE, and a series of technical and mechanical positions. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and has further education in Mechanical Engineering and Machining Technology.