Spencer Winkler

Spencer Winkler is an experienced vehicle development engineer currently working at Rivian since May 2020, focusing on integration and management of vehicle development and testing processes using tools such as Jama and Jira. Prior to Rivian, Spencer held the position of Program Manager L5 Autonomous Fleet at Zoox, leading a team in support of Level 5 Autonomous Vehicle development, testing readiness, and integration. Spencer also served as Senior Project Manager for Vehicle Testing and Development at Faraday Future, coordinating asset allocation and testing logistics. Previous experience includes roles at Tesla as a Service Manager and Service Advisor, where Spencer achieved high customer satisfaction and operational goals. Early career highlights include supervisory positions at Dukes Malibu, Seattle Volvo Downtown, and Ivar's Inc., showcasing strong leadership and customer service skills. Spencer holds educational credentials from Bellevue College and the University of Washington, along with a high school diploma from Bainbridge High School.