Timothy Pyles
About Timothy Pyles
Timothy Pyles is a Project Engineer in Bus Body Engineering at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in mechanical engineering and leadership, with previous roles at The University of Alabama and Navistar Inc.
Work at Navistar
Timothy Pyles has held multiple positions at Navistar Inc since 2012. He currently serves as a Project Engineer in Bus Body Engineering, a role he has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Test Engineer in the Structural Test Group from 2017. His earlier tenure at Navistar included a position as a Senior Integrated Product Development Engineer in the Rotational Engineering Leadership Program for four months in 2012 and as a Senior Test Engineer focused on Applied Mechanics and Body Validation Labs from 2012 to 2017. His responsibilities include leading the design of school bus passenger seats and ensuring safety compliance for school bus interiors.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Pyles has a strong educational background in engineering and leadership. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The College of New Jersey from 2005 to 2010. He further pursued a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama, completing his studies from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Leadership and Communications from Northwestern University from 2018 to 2019. His education has equipped him with expertise in mechanical engineering principles, leadership skills, and effective communication.
Background
Timothy Pyles began his career in academia, working at The University of Alabama as a Teaching Assistant from 2010 to 2011 and as a GK-12 Research Assistant from 2011 to 2012. His experience in these roles provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in research and education. Pyles transitioned to the engineering sector, where he has since developed a career focused on bus body engineering and safety compliance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Timothy Pyles has been responsible for various interior components of school buses at Navistar. He has played a significant role in ensuring safety compliance for school bus interiors, particularly in leading the design of passenger seats to meet FMVSS and state regulations. His contributions to the engineering field are reflected in his diverse roles and responsibilities within Navistar.