Thomas Kieffer

Thomas Kieffer is a highly experienced manufacturing engineer with a career spanning several decades in the automotive industry. Currently serving as a Staff Manufacturing Engineer specializing in In-Line/EOL Vehicle Test at Rivian since September 2021, Thomas has held senior engineering roles at Waupaca Foundry and Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc., where notable contributions included managing powertrain systems and automotive chassis components. Previous experience features significant positions at General Motors and Delphi, with a strong focus on manufacturing engineering and supplier development. Thomas holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering/Machine Design from General Motors Institute and Kettering University.