James Weglarz
About James Weglarz
James Weglarz is a Senior Engineer specializing in Vehicle Performance and OBD at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2019. He holds an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Work at Navistar
James Weglarz has been employed at Navistar Inc. since 2018, initially serving as an Engineer in Vehicle Performance and OBD before advancing to the role of Senior Engineer in the same department in 2019. His responsibilities include managing emissions engine dyno operations, conducting cold weather vehicle testing, and overseeing a calibration test fleet of up to 15 trucks. He collaborates with various engineering teams and UAW mechanics to resolve issues and ensure fleet uptime.
Education and Expertise
James Weglarz holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Innovation from 2020 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he attended Oakton Community College from 2010 to 2012.
Background
Before joining Navistar, James Weglarz worked at Generac Power Systems, where he held positions as Engineer I for Commercial and Industrial Generators and as an Engineering Intern in Special Applications Engineering. His early work experience includes a role as an Electronic Sales Associate at Walmart from 2009 to 2012 and as a Shuttle Driver at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2014 to 2015.
Achievements
James Weglarz has managed significant engineering tasks, including overseeing emissions engine dyno operations and conducting extreme cold weather vehicle testing in Minnesota. He has performed altitude testing in Denver, Colorado, and designed service procedures for engine oil changes across multiple engine programs. His work also includes setting up data recorders for CARB and EPA certification processes.