David Bueche
About David Bueche
David Bueche is a Senior Reliability Project Engineer at Navistar Inc, with extensive experience in safety and reliability engineering from his previous roles at Rolls-Royce and Progress Rail. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Illinois Wesleyan University.
Work at Navistar
David Bueche currently serves as a Senior Reliability Project Engineer at Navistar Inc. in Lisle, Illinois. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the reliability of products and systems, contributing to the company's commitment to quality and performance in the automotive industry.
Previous Experience at Rolls-Royce
David Bueche has extensive experience at Rolls-Royce, where he worked in various roles from 2013 to 2018. His positions included Safety and Reliability Engineer in both Indianapolis, Indiana, and Dahlewitz, Germany. He also participated in the Professional Excellence Program, taking on roles such as Product Improvement Engineer, Failure Investigator, and Test Equipment Designer. His work involved critical analysis and improvement of safety and reliability in engineering processes.
Experience at Progress Rail
From 2018 to 2021, David Bueche worked as a Senior Reliability Engineer at Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, in La Grange, Illinois. In this role, he applied his expertise in reliability engineering to enhance the performance and safety of rail products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
Education and Expertise
David Bueche holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Illinois Wesleyan University, studying from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his strong interest in process excellence and his capability in both analytical and hands-on engineering roles.
Early Career and Internships
David Bueche began his career with various internships, including a role as a Pitch and Electrical Systems Intern at GE Energy in 2010 and as a Systems Integration Intern at GE in 2011. He also worked as a Physics Lab Teaching Assistant at Illinois Wesleyan University from 2009 to 2010. These experiences provided him with foundational skills in engineering and education.