Julie A. Ibara

Julie A. Ibara has a strong background in manufacturing and operations. Julie A. is currently serving as the Vice President of Operations at Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, Inc. starting from April 2023. Prior to this, they founded Rosie's Work Shoes, LLC in 2016. Julie A. was also a Plant Manager at ElectraMeccanica from May 2021 to April 2023.

In the past, Julie has held management positions at various companies such as Karma Automotive, RBC Bearings, The Gill Corporation, Fisker Automotive, Eaton, and PACCAR. Julie A.'sroles have included Manager, General Assembly and Manager, Industrial Engineering at Karma Automotive, Director of Strategic Sourcing and Aerospace Manufacturing Manager at RBC Bearings, and Director of Operations - Scheduling and Honeycomb Production at The Gill Corporation. Julie A. has also worked as an Advanced ME Area Lead at Fisker Automotive and as a Manufacturing Manager at Eaton.

Julie began their career as a Manufacturing Engineer at Eaton Corporation in 1999 and later joined PACCAR as part of their Leadership Development Program. Julie A. had various roles at PACCAR, including Assistant Materials Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Overall, Julie A. Ibara has a diverse and extensive work experience in the manufacturing and operations sector, holding various managerial positions and demonstrating their expertise in optimizing processes and achieving operational goals.

Julie A. Ibara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, which they completed from 1989 to 1994. Following this, they obtained a Certificate in Automotive Technology from Golden West College from 1995 to 1997. Later, they pursued their MBA in Finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln between 1999 and 2002. In addition, Julie A. Ibara obtained the Professional Engineer certification from the Washington State Department of Licensing in 2006.