Himanshu (Mash) Angolkar
About Himanshu (Mash) Angolkar
Himanshu (Mash) Angolkar serves as the Chief Engineer and Bus Product Specialist at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in electrical engineering and has held various engineering roles, contributing to significant projects in the automotive industry.
Work at Navistar
Himanshu Angolkar has been serving as Chief Engineer - Bus Product Specialist at Navistar Inc since 2011. His role involves overseeing the development and engineering of bus products. He has been instrumental in launching a type A commercial shuttle bus that features a new suspension system, improved ride and handling, enhanced fuel tank design, and updated body aesthetics. His extensive experience in the industry contributes to the innovation and quality of Navistar's bus offerings.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Navistar, Angolkar worked at Geometric Americas, Inc as Engineering Director for Illinois Operations/Product Development from 2010 to 2011. He also spent three years at Underwriters Laboratories as an Electrical Engineer from 2002 to 2005. His diverse background includes significant contributions to electrical engineering and product development, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Himanshu Angolkar earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Northern Illinois University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering career. He also holds an active Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A, which includes endorsements for combination vehicles, air brakes, and double/triple trailers, further demonstrating his technical knowledge in the automotive sector.
Achievements in Product Development
Angolkar has played a key role in various product development initiatives. He participated in the support release and production of the 2013 SCR aftertreatment system for heavy-duty trucks in North America. Additionally, he led the complete redesign of the electrical system for school buses in 2012, resulting in a new electrical harness architecture that included approximately 9,000 new parts and a product complexity of 3.4^10x25 feature combinations.
Philanthropy and Community Involvement
In addition to his engineering career, Angolkar actively participates in philanthropy. He serves on the engineering advisory board at Northern Illinois University, where he assists with ABET Accreditation. He also teaches program management to college seniors and coaches youth athletics, while running a chess program for students in grades K-2, demonstrating his commitment to education and community engagement.