Katie Byczek
About Katie Byczek
Katie Byczek is an Executive Planner at Navistar Inc, where she has worked in various roles since 2010, including Program Manager and Mechanical Validation Engineer. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Chicago and an MBA from Benedictine University.
Work at Navistar
Katie Byczek has held multiple positions at Navistar Inc, contributing to various aspects of product development and engineering. She began her career at Navistar as a Mechanical Validation Engineer from 2010 to 2012. Following this role, she served as Verification Logistics Manager, Vehicle Engineering Manager, and Product Validation Team Lead from 2012 to 2016. In 2016, she transitioned to the role of Product Development Engineering Team Lead - Body Interiors, where she worked for seven months. From 2017 to 2020, she was the Program Manager for Global and Bus Platform. After a brief tenure as Senior Program Manager in 2020, she has been serving as Executive Planner since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Katie Byczek earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Chicago, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Benedictine University, completing her studies from 2020 to 2022. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both engineering and business management, which she applies in her current role as Executive Planner at Navistar.
Background
Katie Byczek has a comprehensive background in engineering and program management, primarily within the automotive industry. Her career at Navistar spans over a decade, during which she has developed expertise in product validation, program management, and engineering logistics. Her roles have involved leading teams and managing projects that focus on vehicle engineering and product development.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Navistar, Katie Byczek has progressed through various roles, demonstrating her capabilities in engineering and management. She has played a significant role in product development and validation processes, contributing to the success of multiple projects within the organization. Her leadership in program management has been instrumental in driving initiatives in the Global and Bus Platform sectors.