Bob Stoner
About Bob Stoner
Bob Stoner serves as the Product Development Associate Lead at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2012. He has a background in engineering and management, with experience in testing and validation processes, as well as a history of service in the US Navy.
Work at Navistar
Bob Stoner has been employed at Navistar Inc since 2012, currently holding the position of Product Development Associate Lead in Melrose Park, Illinois. His tenure at Navistar spans over 12 years, during which he has contributed significantly to various projects. Prior to his current role, he served as a Product Development Engineer in the IPD Strength & Cyclic Lab from 2012 to 2015. Stoner also worked as a Test Technician 1 from 1999 to 2012, accumulating 13 years of experience in testing and development processes.
Education and Expertise
Bob Stoner studied Architectural Technology at the College of DuPage, earning an Associate in Science degree from 1990 to 1993. He furthered his education at DeVry University, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Technical Management between 2009 and 2013. Stoner possesses fabrication skills and expertise in test fixture setup, as well as proficiency in blueprint reading. His technical knowledge includes experience in thermocouple instrumentation.
Background in Testing and Development
Stoner has extensive experience in testing and development, particularly in the automotive sector. He has conducted FMVSS Testing for standards 207, 217, and 222. His contributions include developing a stand-alone test bench for door slam testing, specifically for Horizon and E05 models, and creating a test setup for School Bus Step tread testing. He is also involved in School Bus Door Validation processes and maintains the 5S Lean initiative in the Strength and Cyclic Lab.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his long tenure at Navistar, Bob Stoner worked as a High School Youth Coordinator at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lombard from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes serving in the US Navy as an Engineman 2nd Class aboard the USS Calooshatchee AO-98 from 1984 to 1989. This diverse background has equipped him with a range of skills applicable to his current role in product development.