Elessandra Villarinho
About Elessandra Villarinho
Elessandra Villarinho serves as the Customer & Operations Quality Manager at Faurecia in Portugal, a position she has held since 2017. With extensive experience in quality management across various roles and companies, she possesses a strong background in engineering and quality systems.
Work at Faurecia
Elessandra Villarinho has been serving as the Customer & Operations Quality Manager at Faurecia since 2017, contributing to the company's operations in Portugal. Her tenure at Faurecia spans multiple roles, including Quality Supervisor, Program Quality Manager for South America, and Continuous Improvement Manager for South America. Over the years, she has focused on enhancing quality management systems and operational efficiency. Villarinho has implemented Lean Tools and Six Sigma methodologies to improve shop floor processes and quality standards.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Before her current role, Elessandra Villarinho worked at Dana Corporation as a Quality Engineer from 1998 to 2001 in Curitiba, Brazil. Following that, she joined Faurecia, where she held various positions related to quality management. Her roles included Program Quality Leader, Operations Quality Manager, and Project Manager, all of which contributed to her extensive experience in quality assurance and operational excellence.
Education and Expertise
Elessandra Villarinho holds an Engineer's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista, which she completed from 1990 to 1995. She also earned a Master's degree in Production Engineering from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina between 1996 and 1999. Additionally, she is certified as a Lead Assessor for quality system audits, specializing in ISO/TS 16949 standards. Her educational background supports her expertise in quality management and engineering.
Skills in Quality Management and Process Improvement
Elessandra Villarinho possesses a strong skill set in quality management, including risk analysis and financial management. She has contributed to cost reduction projects and conducted process audits and measurement system analysis (MSA) to ensure compliance with quality standards. Villarinho is also proficient in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, PDCA, and QRQC/QRCI, which she applies to enhance operational processes and drive continuous improvement.