Tom Harting
About Tom Harting
Tom Harting serves as the Director of the Heavy Truck Platform at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2017. He has over 25 years of experience in product development and vehicle engineering, having held various leadership roles within the company since 1999.
Work at Navistar
Tom Harting has held multiple leadership positions at Navistar Inc, contributing to various engineering and product development initiatives. He began his tenure as Chief Engineer for Body Interior Systems from 1999 to 2002. He then served as Director of Body Systems Engineering from 2002 to 2007, followed by a role as Director of Performance Integration, Product Integration, and Validation from 2008 to 2012. Harting continued his career at Navistar as Director of Vehicle Architecture and Chassis Systems for a year in 2012-2013. Since 2013, he has been the Director of Body Systems Engineering and has also held the position of Director of Heavy Truck Platform since 2017.
Education and Expertise
Tom Harting earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Purdue University, completing his studies from 1982 to 1987. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he studied from 1990 to 1992. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in engineering and product development within the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors, where he has over 25 years of experience.
Background
Tom Harting has a diverse background in engineering and management, with a focus on the automotive industry. His career at Navistar spans over two decades, during which he has led global engineering teams across the United States, India, and Mexico. Harting is known for his hands-on approach to design, emphasizing quality, cost, and delivery, and establishing objective measures for engineering performance.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Navistar, Tom Harting has been involved in significant engineering projects that enhance vehicle and component quality. His leadership roles have allowed him to influence product development processes and integrate performance measures across various engineering disciplines. His commitment to establishing objective measures for engineering quality, cost, and delivery has contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering operations.