Fernando Garcia
About Fernando Garcia
Fernando Garcia is a Senior Engineering Manager at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in engineering roles, including positions at Navistar and Takata, and holds multiple degrees in engineering and business.
Work at Navistar
Fernando Garcia has held multiple positions at Navistar Inc, contributing significantly to various engineering projects. He began his tenure as a Senior Product Development Engineer from 2008 to 2014 in Monterrey, Mexico. After a brief period at Takata, he returned to Navistar as an Engineering Coordinator from 2014 to 2016. He then served as Engineering Team Lead Sr from 2018 to 2021 in Lisle, Illinois. Currently, he is the Senior Engineering Manager, a role he has occupied since 2021. His responsibilities include providing technical direction and participating in strategic analysis within the Body Engineering Organization.
Education and Expertise
Fernando Garcia has a strong educational background in engineering and business management. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León from 2002 to 2007. He furthered his studies with a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering at Northern Illinois University from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad de Monterrey, studying from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Diploma in Product Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, completed in 2012.
Background
Fernando Garcia began his professional career at Takata, where he worked as a Core Engineer from 2006 to 2008 in Monterrey, Mexico. His experience in the automotive industry expanded when he joined Navistar Inc, where he has held various engineering roles over the years. His work has spanned across different locations, including Monterrey, Mexico, and Lisle, Illinois. His career reflects a consistent focus on engineering leadership and product development.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Fernando Garcia has been involved in various engineering initiatives, including investigation development, cost reduction, and manufacturing improvement projects. He provides technical direction to design teams and mentors personnel on engineering topics, emphasizing development and growth. His role as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams facilitates effective communication across corporate, engineering, and assembly worker groups.