David Cajthaml
About David Cajthaml
David Cajthaml is the Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in advanced manufacturing, having previously held various engineering roles at Navistar and Letica Corporation.
Work at Navistar
David Cajthaml has been employed at Navistar Inc since 2011. He started as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer and held this position for seven years until 2018. Following this role, he served as an Advanced Manufacturing Project Manager from 2018 to 2021. In 2021, he advanced to the position of Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager, where he continues to work. His tenure at Navistar has been marked by a focus on advanced manufacturing processes and project management.
Education and Expertise
David Cajthaml earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Illinois Chicago. His education laid the foundation for his career in engineering and project management. His expertise encompasses advanced manufacturing engineering, project management, and mold design, reflecting a diverse skill set developed over years of experience in various roles.
Background
Before joining Navistar, David Cajthaml worked at Letica Corporation, where he held two positions. He served as a Project Engineer from 1996 to 1998 and later as a Mold Design Leader from 1998 to 1999. His early career experiences contributed to his knowledge in engineering and project management, which he has applied in subsequent roles at Navistar.
Career Progression
David Cajthaml's career progression reflects a steady advancement through various engineering roles. After starting as a Project Engineer at Letica Corporation, he transitioned to a Mold Design Leader. He then joined Navistar, where he progressed from Senior Manufacturing Engineer to Advanced Manufacturing Project Manager, and currently serves as Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager. This trajectory demonstrates his commitment to professional growth in the engineering field.