John Livingston
About John Livingston
John Livingston is a Product Cost Engineer with over 13 years of experience at Navistar Inc, specializing in launching new products and developing cost-effective manufacturing processes in the automotive industry. He provides 'should-cost' estimates to support negotiation efforts and offers engineering design guidance to enhance product performance and reliability.
Work at Navistar
John Livingston has served as a Product Cost Engineer at Navistar Inc since 2011. In this role, he focuses on launching new products and developing cost-effective manufacturing processes within the automotive industry. He provides 'should-cost' estimates to Supply Managers, which assist in negotiation processes. His responsibilities include coordinating product cost estimates and production tooling estimates based on both verbal and written descriptions. Livingston acts as a liaison between program teams and purchasing, ensuring the cost-effective implementation of engineering designs.
Education and Expertise
John Livingston earned a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 1979 to 1983. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to provide engineering design guidance, focusing on balancing cost-effectiveness with product performance and reliability. His expertise in manufacturing engineering supports his role in the automotive industry, particularly in cost estimation and product development.
Background
Before joining Navistar, John Livingston worked as a Cost Estimate Engineer at Power Plant Services from 2008 to 2011. During his three years there, he developed skills in cost estimation and project coordination. His experience in this role contributed to his capabilities in providing accurate cost assessments and collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient project execution.
Achievements
John Livingston has a proven track record in launching new products and developing cost-effective manufacturing processes within the automotive sector. His ability to provide detailed 'should-cost' estimates has been instrumental in aiding Supply Managers during negotiation processes. His contributions to engineering design and cost estimation have supported the successful implementation of various projects at Navistar.