Eric Dluzen
About Eric Dluzen
Eric Dluzen is a Senior Design Engineer at Navistar Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various engineering roles, including product validation and supplier quality engineering.
Work at Navistar
Eric Dluzen has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Senior Design Engineer since 2019. In this role, he is a core member of the Innovation Team, focusing on delivering innovative business ideas. He collaborates with various departments, including Industrial Design, Suppliers, Validation, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Service, Aerodynamics, and Leadership, to ensure timely product creation. Dluzen manages multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing the design of components from conception to production. He has also initiated and is currently expanding Navistar's additive manufacturing development team.
Education and Expertise
Eric Dluzen holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, attending from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he obtained an Associate Degree in Engineering Science from the College of DuPage, studying from 2012 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in design engineering.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Eric Dluzen worked in various roles that contributed to his professional development. He served as a Product Validation Engineer at Navistar from 2016 to 2019. His earlier experience includes an internship as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Shure Incorporated in 2015 and a position as a Community Advisor at Northern Illinois University from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he has a military background, serving in the United States Marine Forces Reserve from 2011 to 2020 in various capacities, including Intelligence Specialist and Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge.
Professional Experience
Eric Dluzen's professional experience spans several years and diverse roles. He worked at Toys R Us as a Back of House Specialist from 2011 to 2015. His military service in the United States Marine Forces Reserve included roles as a Fire Team Leader from 2013 to 2014 and as an Intelligence Specialist from 2011 to 2020. This varied experience has equipped him with skills applicable to his current role in engineering and project management.