Brad Holt
About Brad Holt
Brad Holt is a Senior Team Lead and Product Development Engineer at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in system modeling, simulation, and control systems, and holds advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and the University of Washington.
Work at Navistar
Brad Holt has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Product Development Engineer Senior Team Lead since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for leading a team focused on product development initiatives. His work is based in Lisle, Illinois, where he has contributed to various engineering projects over the past six years.
Education and Expertise
Brad Holt holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington College of Engineering, attending from 1985 to 1988. His expertise includes system modeling and simulation, control systems testing and tuning, and kinematic analysis.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Brad Holt worked at Caterpillar for over a decade. His roles included Senior Design Engineer from 1997 to 2008, Engineering Specialist from 2008 to 2013, and Project Coordinator from 2013 to 2016. His experience at Caterpillar covered various aspects of engineering and project management, primarily in Peoria and Aurora, Illinois.
Technical Skills
Brad Holt is skilled in using Matlab/Simulink and VBA programming for engineering applications. He has developed real-time engine and truck models for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing. Additionally, he utilizes Primavera P6 for project management, demonstrating his proficiency in planning and scheduling complex engineering projects.
Certifications and Professional Development
Brad Holt holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, which signifies his advanced skills in process improvement and quality management. This certification reflects his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and quality in engineering processes.