Senior Engineering Exec - P&L Owner - Mobility & Defense

PEDRO CHAVEZ JR.

ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE U.S. ARMY VETERAN PRODUCT & P&L OWNER MOBILITY, ENERGY, DEFENSE 4434 Kelsey Ave. Adrian, Mi. 49221 951-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/pedrochavezjrleader www.pedrochavezjr.com Executive Summary

Engineering executive and U.S. Army veteran with 20+ years leading product development, engineering operations, and program delivery across mobility, energy, and defense systems. I own outcomes across product, P&L, and execution.

I have led global engineering organizations, managed multi-million-dollar budgets, and delivered complex systems from concept through production. My experience spans electrified mobility, commercial and off-highway vehicles, microgrids, battery energy storage, solar integration, and defense platforms. I build and scale product portfolios, define roadmaps, and align engineering with revenue, cost, and market targets. I operate across the full lifecycle. Product strategy, system architecture, development, validation, regulatory compliance, and launch. I establish KPIs, governance, and program cadence to improve delivery, reduce risk, and drive accountability across teams and suppliers. I have secured and supported programs exceeding $50B in contract value across B2B, B2C, and government markets. I translate complex systems into clear, deliverable value that drives revenue, improves performance, and strengthens market position.

I lead from the front. I build teams, develop leaders, and stay close to the work to resolve issues, accelerate execution, and deliver products that perform in the real world.

Core Skills

Business & Financial Ownership

P&L Management, Budgeting, Cost Control, Capital Planning, Contract Negotiation, Government Procurement, Revenue Growth

Product & Portfolio Leadership

Product Ownership, Product Strategy, Roadmaps, Portfolio Expansion, Full Lifecycle Development, Market Entry

Engineering & Systems Execution

Systems Engineering, Electrified Mobility, Energy Systems, Charging Infrastructure, Software Defined Systems, Technical Governance

Operations & Program Delivery

Program Management, KPI Development, Cross Functional Leadership, Supplier Strategy, Risk Management, Program Recovery

Regulatory & Compliance

FMVSS, CARB, EPA, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, Safety and Cybersecurity Compliance Leadership & Growth

Team Building, Executive Leadership, Training and Development, Technical Sales Support, Customer Engagement

Education

• Master of Science – Product

Development

• Graduate Certificate – Systems

Engineering

• Graduate Certificate – Autonomous

Vehicle Systems

• Master of Business Admin. – Sales and

Marketing

• Bachelor of Science – Electrical &

Electronics Engineering Technology

• Bachelor of Technology – Electronics &

Signals

Certifications

• Agile Leader

• Scrum Master

• Systems Engineer

• Six Sigma Black Belt

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

• Kanban Expert

• Risk Management

• Advanced Automotive Engineer

• Project Management Pro

• Corporate Leader

• Open Source Intell

• Human Behavioral Dynamics

• Design of Experiments

• Advanced Leadership Practices

• Kaizen Facilitator

• Quality Engineer

• Manufacturing Engineer

• Manufacturing Frontline Leadership

• Master Teacher

• MSI Fellow

Experience

University of Detroit Mercy

Adjunct Professor of Engineering (Graduate Level) Detroit, Mi. April 2026 – Present

• Deliver graduate-level engineering instruction, combining theory with practical, real-world applications.

• Guide students through complex engineering concepts, projects, and discussions to strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Evaluate student performance and provided constructive feedback to support academic growth and professional readiness.

Phoenix Foundation (Non-Profit)

Chairman of the Board Adrian, Mi. Feb. 2025 – Present

• Founded and scaled a nonprofit focused on workforce development, leadership training, and veteran transition, building partnerships across corporate, municipal, and community organizations.

• Built strategic partnerships with government agencies, industry leaders, and nonprofits, increasing program access and long-term engagement.

• Lead business development and outreach efforts through speaking engagements and executive engagements, positioning the organization as a partner for workforce and resilience initiatives. Endera Motors

Vice President of Engineering Ottawa, Oh. Sept. 2025 – Feb. 2026

• Directed the engineering organization across all domains, owning execution, delivery, and product performance, increasing field performance by 75%

• Owned the full product portfolio, including P&L, budgets, and KPI structure, expanding offerings by 25% to support growth and market demand

• Advised CEO, COO, and CFO on product strategy, capital decisions, and technical direction tied to revenue and long- term positioning

• Established engineering governance, lifecycle ownership, and program cadence, reducing rework and stabilizing delivery across development and production.

RLE – FutureMotiv Inc

Director of Engineering Romulus, Mi. Sept. 2023 – Sept. 2025

• Operated as acting Vice President of Operations, owning engineering execution, program delivery, and business performance across multiple programs

• Secured and delivered multi-million-dollar engineering programs, driving revenue growth and expanding key customer accounts

• Led US and UK engineering teams of 36 across electrical, software, and mechanical disciplines, improving delivery performance and cross-region alignment

Principal Electrical Engineering Manager Romulus, Mi. May 2023 – Sept. 2023

• Built and scaled the U.S. engineering organization from the ground up, establishing team structure, technical governance, and program delivery frameworks

• Led hands-on development and training across controls, battery systems, and vehicle integration, accelerating execution and stabilizing program performance

Navistar / International Truck

Senior Lead Charging Systems Engineer Rochester Hills, Mi. Jan. 2023 – May 2023

• Shaped fleet charging strategy and customer deployments by translating technical constraints into executable plans that supported commercial EV program delivery.

• Led 8 engineers to develop software requirements for EV bus charging. THOR Industries

Senior High Voltage Systems Engineer Elkhart, In. (Remote) Oct. 2022 – Jan. 2023

• Advised leadership on electrification strategy, defining system architecture tradeoffs across cost, performance, and safety to guide product and investment decisions.

• Led 6 cross functional engineers to develop project. Ford Motor Company

Senior Controls Engineer – Charging Development Dearborn, Mi. Oct. 2021 – Oct. 2022

• Developed standards-compliant charging controls and validation systems, improving reliability, enabling secure updates, and supporting global EV program readiness.

• Led the development of the global battery state health monitor control strategy, 6 engineer team. L&T Technology (Contracted to Oshkosh Defense)

Electrical Engineering Supervisor Oshkosh, Wi. Sept. 2019 – Oct. 2021

• Led electrification system development for defense platforms, contributing to a $50B USPS NGDV program and advancing battery and microgrid capabilities for mission use.

• Supervised L&T Technology staff.

Jaguar Land Rover

Senior High Voltage Battery Engineer Irvine, Ca. Apr. 2018 – Sept. 2019

• Directed battery system validation and compliance, resolving critical failure modes and improving charging reliability to support successful EV market launch.

ZF Transmissions

Senior Resident Systems Engineer - Quality Torrance, Ca. Apr. 2013 – Apr. 2018

• Led OEM-facing field quality efforts, diagnosing system issues and driving corrective actions that reduced warranty risk and improved product performance.

U.S. Army

Electronics Intelligence Various Dec. 1997 – May 2006

• Led teams in high-pressure environments, executing mission-critical operations, training personnel, and developing disciplined decision-making under uncertainty.

Early Career

• Adjunct Professor, Automotive Technology (EV, Diagnostic, Repair), UEI College

• Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship (Sales, Marketing, Leadership), Riverside Community College

• Senior Controls Engineer, Coda Automotive

• Senior Powertrain Engineer Technology, Fisker Automotive

• Senior Powertrain Calibration Engineer, Hyundai-Kia

• Automotive Master Technician, Jaguar Land Rover

Patents, Publications, and Industry Contributions

• Named inventor on U.S., German, and Chinese patents in electrification, charging systems, and vehicle controls.

• Contributor to global standards development across SAE, ISO, IEEE, and IEC, including EV charging systems and infrastructure frameworks.

• Author and contributor to technical publications on EV systems, charging, and advanced vehicle technologies, including authoring Built to Hold: 3 Strategy Method.

• Featured speaker and presenter at industry and public forums including TEDxWCC, MD&M, DesignCon, MX.0, Electrify Expo (host), and VFW events, delivering content on electrification, leadership, and systems strategy.

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