Yoshi Ota
About Yoshi Ota
Yoshi Ota is a Project Engineer with over 16 years of experience in the diesel automotive sector, specializing in the design and validation of exterior hoods for diesel vehicles. He has held various engineering roles at Navistar Inc and has also worked as a Ki Gong Instructor at Northwest Indiana Martial Arts Academy since 2017.
Work at Navistar
Yoshi Ota has held multiple positions at Navistar Inc, contributing significantly to the company's product development efforts. He began his tenure as a Co-op in 2007, working for one year. He continued to develop his skills and expertise, serving as an Engineer from 2008 to 2014 for six years. Ota then advanced to the role of Senior Product Development Engineer, where he worked from 2014 to 2015 for eight months, and again from 2015 to 2018 for three years. Most recently, he has been employed as a Project Engineer since 2021, focusing on the design and validation of exterior hoods for diesel automotive vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Yoshi Ota holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, where he studied from 2002 to 2008. He furthered his education at Northern Illinois University, achieving a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2012 to 2014. His academic background supports his extensive experience in the diesel automotive sector, where he has over 16 years of expertise in product validation and design. Ota is skilled in organizing cross-functional teams to meet customer demands effectively.
Background in Martial Arts Instruction
In addition to his engineering career, Yoshi Ota has been involved in martial arts instruction. He has worked as an Instructor at Eagle Academy of Martial Arts from 2009 to 2019, contributing to the training and development of students in Warrenville, Illinois, and Schererville, Indiana. Since 2017, he has served as a Ki Gong Instructor at Northwest Indiana Martial Arts Academy in Schererville, Indiana. His dual career in engineering and martial arts reflects a commitment to both technical and personal development.
Professional Experience Prior to Navistar
Before joining Navistar, Yoshi Ota gained valuable experience at Yazaki North America as a Co-op in 2004 for eight months. He also completed a Co-op at Navistar from 2007 to 2008 for one year. These early roles provided him with foundational knowledge and skills that he later applied in his engineering positions at Navistar. Ota's diverse experiences have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the automotive industry.