Mahesh Jalan
About Mahesh Jalan
Mahesh Jalan serves as the Chief Engineer for the Electric Bus Platform at Navistar Inc, bringing over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry. He has held various leadership roles at Navistar and other companies, focusing on product development and project management.
Current Role at Navistar
Mahesh Jalan serves as the Chief Engineer for the Electric Bus Platform at Navistar Inc. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, he focuses on leading the development of electric bus technologies, overseeing engineering initiatives, and ensuring project alignment with company goals.
Previous Experience at Navistar
Prior to his current role, Mahesh Jalan worked at Navistar Inc in various capacities. He served as an Engineering Program Manager from 2017 to 2022, where he managed engineering projects. Before that, he was an Engineering Group Lead/Project Manager from 2014 to 2017, and a Product Development Team Leader/Senior Team Lead from 2011 to 2014. His tenure at Navistar spans over eight years, contributing to product development and project management.
Education and Expertise
Mahesh Jalan holds an MBA from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, studying there from 2001 to 2004. His undergraduate degree, a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, was obtained from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in product development and project management.
Career Background
Mahesh Jalan has over 15 years of professional experience in the automotive industry. He has worked in various roles that emphasize leading teams in product development and project management. His career includes positions at Blue Bird Corporation as a Lead Project Engineer from 2004 to 2011 and as a Consultant at Tata Technologies Ltd in Pune, India from 1999 to 2001. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M University from 2002 to 2004.
Skills and Specializations
Mahesh Jalan specializes in managing international teams and mitigating risks in project management. He is an expert in the gated product development process, which ensures structured and efficient product launches. His strong skills in building relationships with both internal and external customers enhance collaboration and contribute to project success.