Fred Shi
About Fred Shi
Fred Shi is a Product Line Manager at Faurecia, with a background in project management and engineering across several companies in China. He holds multiple master's degrees and has over a decade of experience in product strategy and supply chain management.
Current Role at Faurecia
Fred Shi serves as a Product Line Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2020 in Shanghai, China. In this role, he is responsible for recommending optimal product process combinations to be utilized by concept engineering and acquisitions managers. His contributions focus on defining the Business Group Product Plan strategy for the Display product line in China, ensuring alignment with market demands and business objectives.
Previous Experience at Bosch China
Before joining Faurecia, Fred Shi worked at Bosch China as a Sales Project Manager from 2018 to 2020 in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. In this role, he managed sales projects, contributing to the company's growth and market presence. His experience at Bosch built on his prior roles in the technology and manufacturing sectors.
Education and Expertise
Fred Shi holds a Master's degree in Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management from McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, which he completed from 2016 to 2019. He also earned an MBA from 浙江大学 during the same period. Additionally, he has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Automation from Northeastern University (CN), completed from 2002 to 2006. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in management and engineering principles.
Career Background
Fred Shi's career spans over a decade in various engineering and management roles. He began as a Process Engineer at AUO from 2006 to 2010 in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, before transitioning to Samsung Display as an NPI Project Manager from 2010 to 2016. Following his tenure at Samsung, he held the position of SCM Project Manager at Philips from 2016 to 2018. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in product management and strategic planning.
Contributions to Business Strategy
In his current role at Faurecia, Fred Shi plays a key role in setting precise recommendations that facilitate profitable growth. He integrates differentiation strategies against competitive product roadmaps and associated business models. His involvement in the Business Group Innovation project selection emphasizes a market-focused approach, ensuring that product development aligns with client needs and industry trends.