Ricardo Gracia
About Ricardo Gracia
Ricardo Gracia is a Senior Reliability Engineer I at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2012. He specializes in optimizing reliability for new product development and has previous experience as a Project Engineer at British American Tobacco.
Work at Navistar
Ricardo Gracia has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Senior Reliability Engineer I since 2012. In this role, he collaborates with cross-functional program teams to enhance the reliability of new product development programs. His responsibilities include negotiating with team members to create mutually beneficial solutions and ensuring that field testing is conducted to maximize value and identify potential issues. Gracia also assesses risks related to program timing and works with program teams to develop vehicle configurations and identify Lifecycle Value Opportunities.
Previous Experience at British American Tobacco
Before joining Navistar, Ricardo Gracia worked as a Project Engineer at British American Tobacco from 1999 to 2000. His tenure lasted one year and took place in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. In this position, he gained valuable experience that contributed to his engineering expertise.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Gracia studied at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Industrial Engineering. His studies spanned from 1994 to 1999, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices that he applies in his current role.
Professional Skills
In his capacity as a Senior Reliability Engineer I, Ricardo Gracia utilizes a range of professional skills. He is adept at risk assessment related to program timing and has a strong focus on optimizing vehicle configurations. His ability to negotiate and collaborate with cross-functional teams is essential for developing effective solutions in new product development.