Laura Ricart
About Laura Ricart
Laura Ricart serves as the Chief Engineer for Vehicle Performance Integration at Navistar Inc, where she has worked since 2015. With a strong background in energy efficiency and performance systems, she has held various engineering roles at the company since 1998, contributing to product development and continuous improvement.
Current Role at Navistar
Laura Ricart serves as the Chief Engineer — Vehicle Performance Integration at Navistar Inc. She has held this position since 2015. In this role, she focuses on enhancing vehicle performance integration, utilizing her extensive experience in the commercial vehicle industry. Her responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects that aim to improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles.
Previous Experience at Navistar
Laura Ricart has a substantial history with Navistar Inc, where she worked in various engineering roles. She began her career there as a Development Engineer from 1998 to 2003, followed by a position as Product Manager in Advanced Technology from 2003 to 2010. She then advanced to Chief Engineer Development from 2010 to 2015. Her tenure at Navistar spans over 17 years, during which she contributed to multiple projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Laura Ricart earned her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 1993 to 1998. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Applied Math, Engineering, and Physics from the same university, completing her studies from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background supports her expertise in energy efficiency, performance systems, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Specialization in Energy Efficiency
Laura Ricart specializes in energy efficiency and performance systems within the commercial vehicle industry. Her work involves applying engineering principles to enhance vehicle performance while focusing on sustainable practices. This specialization is integral to her current role and previous positions at Navistar, where she has led initiatives aimed at improving vehicle efficiency.
Background in Continuous Improvement
Laura Ricart has a strong background in continuous improvement, product development, and product design. Her experience in these areas has been pivotal throughout her career at Navistar. She has been involved in engineering projects that emphasize enhancing vehicle performance integration, reflecting her commitment to advancing technology in the commercial vehicle sector.