Jaime Zavala
About Jaime Zavala
Jaime Zavala is a Program Manager for Quality at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2019, following a previous role as Quality Engineer Lead. He has a diverse background that includes military service as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and experience in various quality and operational roles across multiple industries.
Work at Navistar
Jaime Zavala currently serves as Program Manager-Quality at Navistar Inc, a position he has held since 2019 in Lisle, Illinois. In this role, he focuses on quality performance for Navistar's line haul and regional haul vehicle offerings, specifically the LT and RH models. Prior to this, he worked as Quality Engineer Lead at Navistar from 2016 to 2019, where he managed quality across all vehicle systems.
Previous Experience
Before his tenure at Navistar, Jaime Zavala worked in various roles across different organizations. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1999 to 2004. He also worked at United Airlines as a Supervisor in Airport Operations from 2005 to 2007 and as a Finance Supervisor from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he was employed at Woodward, Inc. as a Quality Engineer from 2012 to 2015 and at Rexnord as an Industrial Supervisor from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Jaime Zavala holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which he completed from 1994 to 1999. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining a Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate from Villanova University in 2008. His expertise includes strong investigative skills in problem resolution and process improvement analysis, as well as proficiency in SAP and LEAN Six Sigma methodologies.
Background
Jaime Zavala has a diverse background that includes experience in both military and civilian environments. His military service in the United States Navy has contributed to his team-building and organizational skills. This combination of experiences has equipped him with a unique perspective on quality management and operational efficiency.