Erik Bjorkman
About Erik Bjorkman
Erik Bjorkman is a Senior Product Development Engineer and Sales Engineer at Navistar Inc, with over 13 years of experience in developing engineering solutions and managing projects. He has a background in mechanical engineering and previously worked as a Property Manager in the real estate sector.
Work at Navistar
Erik Bjorkman has been employed at Navistar Inc since 2011, serving as a Senior Product Development Engineer and Sales Engineer. In this role, he focuses on developing robust and cost-effective components by collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams. His responsibilities include managing engineering projects that address product gaps and enhancing customer relationships to expand market share through effective sales application engineering.
Previous Experience in Real Estate Management
Before joining Navistar, Erik Bjorkman worked at Bluestone & Hockley Real Estate Services as a Property Manager for a 77-unit complex in the Portland, Oregon area. His tenure lasted five months in 2009 to 2010. This experience provided him with skills in property management and customer service, which he later applied in his engineering roles.
Education and Expertise
Erik Bjorkman studied at the Oregon Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET). His educational background equips him with the technical knowledge necessary for his engineering roles, particularly in product development and sales engineering.
Engineering Project Management
In his current role, Erik manages engineering projects aimed at addressing product gaps as a program lead. He utilizes the 8D problem-solving methodology to effectively resolve quality concerns, collaborating with field engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams. His experience includes coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines and manufacturing plants to develop tailored solutions that meet customer needs.