Jesus Cavazos
About Jesus Cavazos
Jesus Cavazos is an experienced Advance Manufacturing Engineer currently working at Navistar Inc in Lisle, IL, where he has been since 2012. He has held various engineering roles throughout his career, including positions at Prolec and Navistar, focusing on product integration, manufacturing processes, and project management.
Current Role in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Currently, Jesus Cavazos holds the position of Advance Manufacturing Engineering at Navistar Inc. He has been in this role since 2012, contributing to the integration of new products into the manufacturing process. His responsibilities include overseeing transitions to ensure minimal disruptions during product launches. He is based in Lisle, IL.
Previous Experience at Navistar Inc
Jesus Cavazos has a significant history with Navistar Inc, where he has held multiple roles. He worked as a Process Planning Engineer from 1999 to 2001, and later served as a Process Planning Coordinator from 2001 to 2010. He also worked as a Product Launch Manager from 2010 to 2012 in Escobedo, NL, Mexico. His experience at Navistar spans over a decade and includes responsibilities such as generating reports on customer status and assisting in product launches.
Experience at Prolec
Before joining Navistar, Jesus Cavazos worked at Prolec in various engineering roles. He served as an Industrial & Projects Engineer from 1995 to 1996 and as a Process Engineer from 1996 to 1999. Additionally, he held positions as a Design & Quotation Engineer and Export Sales in 1994. His experience at Prolec contributed to his engineering expertise in project management and process planning.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
Jesus Cavazos earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. His studies spanned from 1988 to 1993, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles that support his career in manufacturing and process planning.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In his current role, Jesus Cavazos plays a key role in developing preproduction build plans and establishing launch criteria in collaboration with Launch Managers. He is responsible for organizing and executing 'build events' at manufacturing sites, ensuring successful product launches. Additionally, he develops and tracks manufacturing expense and capital budgets for various programs and projects.