Zachary Ahnen
About Zachary Ahnen
Zachary Ahnen is a Product Development Engineer and Team Lead at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2013. He holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Navistar
Zachary Ahnen has been employed at Navistar Inc since 2013, serving as a Product Development Engineer and Team Lead. In this role, he is responsible for designing semi trucks and tractors tailored to meet specific customer specifications. His duties include reviewing and approving releases to ensure high-quality work in product development. Ahnen also provides quick turnaround quotations for engineering hours and the work required for custom truck and tractor designs. His tenure at Navistar spans over 11 years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Zachary Ahnen holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, completing his degree between 2007 and 2011. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles. Ahnen has expertise in using NX 7.5 and 11, as well as Teamcenter, which he utilizes for creating new parts to support customer requests.
Background
Zachary Ahnen began his professional career as a Wireless Software Engineering Intern at Alcatel-Lucent in 2010, where he worked for two months in Naperville, Illinois. Following this internship, he served as a Fiber Placement Applications Engineer at Ingersoll Machine Tools from 2011 to 2013 in Rockford, Illinois. His experience in these roles provided him with valuable insights into engineering applications and product development processes, contributing to his current position at Navistar.
Professional Responsibilities
In his current role at Navistar, Zachary Ahnen is tasked with designing semi trucks and tractors with various configurations to meet specific customer needs. He is responsible for ensuring that the product development process maintains high standards of quality through thorough reviews and approvals of releases. Additionally, he provides timely quotations for engineering hours and the necessary work for custom designs, demonstrating his commitment to customer service and efficiency in engineering practices.