Emerson Lial
About Emerson Lial
Emerson Lial is a Program Manager at ABC Technologies in Toronto, Canada, with over seven years of experience in managing significant automotive programs, including a successful Stellantis initiative that generated 13 million USD in annual sales.
Work at ABC Technologies
Emerson Lial has been employed at ABC Technologies as a Program Manager since 2017. In this role, he has successfully managed a Stellantis program that generated 13 million USD in annual sales, requiring a capital expenditure of 1.5 million USD. He plays a crucial role in the quotation process for new business opportunities, which includes creating manufacturable design proposals and conducting technical reviews. Lial acts as the main liaison with the customer's engineering team, ensuring that all development issues are tracked and resolved promptly. He regularly presents program status updates to C-Level Executives and key stakeholders, focusing on timing, financial, and quality metrics.
Education and Expertise
Emerson Lial holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Centro Universitário do Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Postgraduate Degree in Project Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas, completing this program from 2012 to 2014. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and project management practices, which he applies in his current role as a Program Manager.
Professional Background
Before joining ABC Technologies, Emerson Lial gained extensive experience in various engineering roles. He worked as a Design Release Engineer at General Motors from 2013 to 2017, where he contributed to product development. Prior to that, he served as a Project Engineer at Maxion Wheels from 2009 to 2012, and at Sogefi Group from 2012 to 2013. Lial also has experience as a Service Engineer at Scania from 2005 to 2009. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set in engineering and project management.
Key Projects and Contributions
During his career, Emerson Lial has led significant projects, including the launch of a full Air Induction System for a major GM Full Size Truck platform, which involved the development of seven new part numbers. His involvement in these projects demonstrates his capability in managing complex engineering tasks and contributing to product innovation.