Edgar Camez
About Edgar Camez
Edgar Camez serves as the Test Engineering Operations Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2014. He plays a significant role in the Continuous Improvement transformation within the engineering group and has a diverse background in engineering and management across multiple automotive companies.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Edgar Camez has been serving as the Test Engineering Operations Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2014. In this role, he plays a significant part in the cultural Continuous Improvement transformation within the engineering group. His responsibilities include leading the development and implementation of test methodologies for new products, particularly Battery Electric Vehicles, at the Arizona Proving Ground. He also manages strategic and operating resources for Full Vehicle Durability Test Operations and oversees the systematic root cause investigation of all full vehicle tests conducted at the company.
Previous Experience in Automotive Engineering
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Edgar Camez accumulated extensive experience in the automotive industry. He worked at Ford Motor Company in various roles, including Export Product Engineer from 2000 to 2004, and later as a Design & Release HEV Powertrain Mounts Engineer from 2004 to 2010. He also held a position as a C1 Platform HEV/PHEV Program Management Engineer for a brief period in 2010. Additionally, he worked at General Motors as a Durability Engineer and at DaimlerChrysler as a Co-Op/Intern.
Education and Expertise
Edgar Camez has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey from 1992 to 1994 and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Northern Arizona University from 1996 to 1999. He pursued further education at the University of Michigan, where he obtained a Master of Science in Automotive Systems Engineering from 2001 to 2010. Additionally, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Planning & General Management at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business from 2010 to 2012.
Key Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role at Harley-Davidson, Edgar Camez is responsible for managing strategic and operating resources for Full Vehicle Durability Test Operations. He leads the development of test methodologies for new automotive products and ensures thorough investigation of root causes for full vehicle tests. His expertise in engineering and management allows him to effectively contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering group.