Jorge Silva
About Jorge Silva
Jorge Silva is a Sr. Control Systems Component Engineer with extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked for companies such as Delphi Automotive Systems and Allison Transmission. He specializes in validation plans, quality systems, and the design of reliable plastic components.
Work at Allison Transmission
Jorge Silva has been employed at Allison Transmission since 2019 as a Senior Control Systems Component Engineer. In this role, he focuses on the development and validation of control systems for various transmission components. Prior to his current position, he worked at Allison Transmission as a Product Release Engineer for Hybrid Drive Motors from 2009 to 2013 and as an Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer from 2013 to 2015. His work at Allison Transmission has contributed to advancements in hybrid technology and supplier quality management.
Experience at Delphi Automotive Systems
Jorge Silva's career at Delphi Automotive Systems spanned from 1983 to 2002, where he held several engineering positions. He began as a Test Equipment and Gage Engineer, then progressed to Senior Project Engineer, and later served as Applications Engineering Support. His extensive experience at Delphi included responsibilities in project management and engineering support, contributing to the development of automotive systems.
Education and Expertise
Jorge Silva studied at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago, Illinois, before pursuing higher education at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and later obtained a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 1978 to 1983. His educational background supports his expertise in quality systems, including DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, and DFSS, as well as his skills in root cause failure analysis and materials selection.
Background in Mechanical Engineering
Jorge Silva possesses a strong background in mechanical engineering, with a focus on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. His professional experience includes designing plastic components for reliability, specifically in insert molding and injection molding processes. He has a proven track record of taking products from concept definition through validation to regular production, emphasizing continuous improvement in post-production environments.
Career at Saft
From 2015 to 2019, Jorge Silva worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Saft in the Jacksonville, Florida area. In this role, he applied his engineering expertise to develop and improve battery technologies. His experience at Saft further enhanced his skills in mechanical engineering and product development.