Matt Howard

Matt Howard currently serves as the Director of Chassis Engineering at Rivian since July 2023. Prior to this role, Matt was the Vice President of Vehicle Hardware Engineering at Canoo from July 2021 to July 2023. Matt's extensive experience at Ford Motor Company lasted over three decades, where key positions included Chief Engineer for Global Suspension and Frame, Global Platform Chassis Strategy Manager, and Global PD Quality Chassis Manager. Matt also held roles as Digital Innovation Manager and Global Suspension and Steering Manager, overseeing large teams and innovations in chassis and suspension technologies. Matt holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, completed between 1984 and 1989.