Gonçalo Figueiredo
About Gonçalo Figueiredo
Gonçalo Figueiredo is a quality engineer currently employed at Faurecia in Porto, Portugal, where he has worked since 2015. He specializes in Statistical Process Control and collaborates with engineering teams to ensure product quality through various analytical techniques.
Work at Faurecia
Gonçalo Figueiredo has been employed at Faurecia as an Engenheiro de Qualidade Produto e Processo since 2015. In this role, he focuses on enhancing product and process quality through the development, implementation, and maintenance of Statistical Process Control techniques. He is responsible for facilitating Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in collaboration with the engineering team, ensuring quality planning and monitoring throughout the product's production lifecycle. His work involves coordinating and executing process diagnostics and operational procedures to identify and resolve quality issues.
Previous Experience at GREENWATT
Before joining Faurecia, Gonçalo Figueiredo worked at GREENWATT as an Engenheiro Eletrotécnico from 2013 to 2015. During his two-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in the electrotechnical field, contributing to various projects and initiatives that enhanced his professional skills.
Education and Expertise
Gonçalo Figueiredo holds multiple degrees and certifications in engineering and business. He studied Engenharia Eletrotécnica e de Computadores at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, where he achieved a Mestrado from 2006 to 2012. He furthered his education at Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, obtaining a Mestrado in 2011. In 2016, he completed a Pós Graduação em Gestão de Operações at Porto Business School. Additionally, he specialized in quality engineering at Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade, where he studied QDF, FMEA, 8D, SPC, Lean, and DOE.
Quality Management Responsibilities
In his current role, Gonçalo Figueiredo is responsible for instructing and training personnel in audit and testing techniques to ensure adherence to quality standards. He monitors and reviews quality documentation to maintain compliance with company standards and legal requirements. His expertise in quality management practices contributes to the overall effectiveness of the quality assurance processes within the organization.