Charles Mwangi
Charles Mwangi is a distinguished Kenyan engineer who rose to become Senior Director of Engineering at Tesla, one of the world’s most innovative electric vehicle and clean energy companies. Sitting at the top of Tesla’s engineering division, Mwangi oversaw a team of more than 300 engineers responsible for designing and building complex tools and automated production lines used in Tesla’s factories across the globe. His role placed him at the heart of the company’s mission to revolutionize sustainable transportation and energy.
Before joining Tesla in 2012, Mwangi spent over a decade in the automotive industry, including six years at Nissan in Japan and the United States, where he gained extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and process optimization. At Tesla, he rose steadily through the ranks, leading initiatives that enhanced manufacturability, improved efficiency, and enabled large-scale vehicle production while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Mwangi’s career reflects not only technical excellence but also visionary leadership in one of the most demanding engineering environments in the world. His achievements have made him a symbol of African talent thriving on the global stage, inspiring a new generation of Kenyan engineers to pursue innovation, sustainability, and excellence in technology-driven industries.
