Melissa Pavlock
About Melissa Pavlock
Melissa Pavlock serves as the Chief Program Manager at Navistar Inc, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in engineering and program management, she has held various roles within the company and has extensive experience in the automotive industry.
Current Role at Navistar
Melissa Pavlock serves as the Chief Program Manager at Navistar Inc., a position she has held since 2014. Based in Lisle, IL, she has accumulated ten years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing various programs and ensuring successful project execution across the organization.
Previous Positions at Navistar
Prior to her current role, Melissa held several positions at Navistar. She was the Chief Engineer of Materials from 2013 to 2014 and served as a Commodities Engineer for seven months in 2007. Additionally, she worked as a Program Manager in two separate stints, first from 2007 to 2009 and then from 2011 to 2013. Other roles included Engineering Manager and Product Development Team Leader in Body Systems Engineering.
Educational Background
Melissa Pavlock studied at Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus, where she earned a degree in Plastics Engineering Technology from 1989 to 1992. She later attended the University of Minnesota, achieving a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 1996 to 2002. Most recently, she completed her Juris Doctorate at The John Marshall Law School from 2018 to 2022.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Melissa is practiced in the art of Six P: Poised, Professional, Presentation, Pleasantness, Persistence, and Preparedness. This skill set supports her effectiveness in program management and engineering roles. She has also led significant projects, including the execution of the new 13L engine production launch across Navistar's product line.