Hector Rodriguez
About Hector Rodriguez
Hector Rodriguez is the NPD Engineering Manager at Navistar Inc, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in engineering and project management across various industries, including automotive and energy distribution.
Work at Navistar
Hector Rodriguez has been serving as the NPD Engineering Manager at Navistar Inc since 2017. In this role, he oversees the New Product Introduction (NPI) process and is responsible for developing a series of new products. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Product Design Engineer at Navistar from 2008 to 2015, where he contributed to various product development initiatives. His experience at Navistar has allowed him to gain significant insights into the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
Hector Rodriguez holds a Master's degree in Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, which he completed from 2007 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same university between 1998 and 2003. Additionally, he studied Business Administration and Management at Grenoble IAE, obtaining another Master's degree from 2015 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in the energy distribution market, as well as the automotive and home appliance industries.
Background in Project Management
Before joining Navistar, Hector Rodriguez worked at Schneider Electric as a Project Manager from 2016 to 2017. During his time there, he focused on profitability evaluation and managed a high visibility project in France, where he provided insights into its financial impact. His experience in project management has contributed to his ability to lead complex initiatives effectively.
Previous Engineering Roles
Hector Rodriguez has held various engineering positions prior to his current role. He worked as a Design Engineer at Industrias Acros Whirlpool, S.A. de C.V. from 2007 to 2008, and as a Mechanical Design Engineer at LG Electronics from 2005 to 2007. In these roles, he developed special design requirements for strategic customers, focusing on minimizing lead time and enhancing product delivery.