Tom Eichhorn
About Tom Eichhorn
Tom Eichhorn is a Senior Application/Sales Engineer at Navistar Inc, where he serves as a liaison between the company's Truck and Bus Specialty Centers and its dealers and customers. He holds an MBA in International Business from Wright State University and has extensive experience in technical expertise and product modifications.
Work at Navistar
Tom Eichhorn has been employed at Navistar Inc as a Senior Application/Sales Engineer since 2016. In this role, he serves as a direct liaison between Navistar's Truck and Bus Specialty Centers and dealers and customers. His responsibilities include assessing potential applications of company products to meet customer needs and providing detailed product quotes. He also works on modifications to company products to ensure they comply with safety, regulatory, and design requirements.
Education and Expertise
Tom Eichhorn holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from Wright State University, where he studied from 1990 to 1993. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the University of Toledo, completing his studies from 1976 to 1980. Additionally, he studied Acquisition Logistics at the Defense Acquisition Academy, achieving DAWIA Level 1 Certification in 2010.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Tom Eichhorn worked as a Machine Design Engineer at National Machinery from 1980 to 1984. He later served as a Corporate Account Manager at McGregor Metalworking Companies from 2004 to 2008. His diverse background in engineering and account management has contributed to his current role, where he provides technical expertise and guidance to international dealers in the Northeast US.
Technical Expertise and Customer Solutions
In his current position, Tom Eichhorn provides technical expertise through presentations, product demonstrations, and the installation and maintenance of company products. He assesses customer needs and works closely with international dealers, specifically in the Northeast US, to implement tailored solutions. His role requires a deep understanding of product modifications to meet specific customer requirements.