Samuel Xia
About Samuel Xia
Samuel Xia is a Senior Engineering Manager at Navistar Inc, specializing in exterior hoods. He has a strong background in engineering design and management, with experience in multiple countries and a solid educational foundation in Mechanical Engineering and Management of Technology.
Work at Navistar
Samuel Xia currently serves as the Senior Engineering Manager for Exterior Hoods at Navistar Inc. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's engineering efforts in Lisle, Illinois. His role involves overseeing the design and development of exterior hoods, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards.
Previous Experience at Motorola Singapore
Before joining Navistar, Samuel Xia worked at Motorola Singapore as a Senior Product Engineer from 2006 to 2008. During his two years at the company, he was involved in various engineering projects, contributing to product development and enhancement at their facility located at 10 Ang Mo Kio Street 64, Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 3, Singapore.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Xia has a solid educational foundation in engineering and technology management. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore, completing his studies from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Management of Technology from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011.
Multinational Team Management Skills
Samuel Xia possesses strong communication skills in both English and Chinese, which enables him to effectively manage multinational teams. His ability to communicate across different cultures and languages has been beneficial in his engineering roles, particularly in environments that require collaboration among diverse groups.
Extensive Engineering Experience
Samuel Xia has extensive experience in various aspects of engineering, including design, testing, validation, manufacturing, quality control, and sourcing/supplier management. His professional background spans multiple countries, including the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, and China, allowing him to bring a global perspective to his work.