Francesco Matania
About Francesco Matania
Francesco Matania is a Product Development Leader and Project Manager at Faurecia, with a diverse background in aerospace and automotive engineering. He has managed engineering projects for high-profile automotive brands and has held various engineering roles in both the aerospace and automotive sectors.
Work at Faurecia
Francesco Matania has been serving as a Product Development Leader and Project Manager at Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies Germany GmbH since 2016. In this role, he manages a multidisciplinary team that includes Product Design Engineers, Durability Engineers, and Acoustic Engineers. He is responsible for overseeing the technical interface with customer engineering teams to ensure the successful completion of Engineering Functional Milestones. Additionally, he holds responsibility for the program engineering budget, ensuring that it aligns with customer specifications and internal standards.
Previous Experience at Airbus
Before joining Faurecia, Francesco Matania worked at Airbus as a Repair Engineer for the A400M - Secondary Structure from 2009 to 2011. His role was based in the Bremen Area, Germany, where he contributed to the repair and maintenance of critical aircraft structures. This position provided him with valuable experience in aerospace engineering and repair processes.
Career at Premium AEROTEC GmbH
Francesco Matania held multiple roles at Premium AEROTEC GmbH. He worked as a Senior Repair Engineer and Focal Point for the Primary Structure of the A350XWB-900 from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he served as a Structural Design Engineer for the A350XWB Side Shells Section 13/14 from 2011 to 2013. These positions allowed him to develop expertise in aerospace design and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Francesco Matania studied at Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II', where he earned a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering from 2000 to 2007. His educational background in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering provides him with a solid foundation in both aerospace and automotive engineering disciplines.
Engineering Projects and Responsibilities
In his current role at Faurecia, Francesco Matania is responsible for engineering projects involving exhaust gas systems for high-profile automotive brands, including Ferrari, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo. He oversees various engineering functions, ensuring that projects meet technical specifications and are completed on time.