Iwona Scigala
About Iwona Scigala
Iwona Scigala is a Product Engineer with extensive experience in the development of automotive seat covers, currently working at Faurecia since 2012. She holds an Engineer’s Degree in Textile Sciences and Engineering and has collaborated with various OEMs, holding a patent for an innovative pocket system for automotive seats.
Work at Faurecia
Iwona Scigala has been employed at Faurecia as a Product Engineer since 2012. Her role focuses on the development and engineering of seat covers for automotive seating. Scigala is responsible for ensuring that the Initial Product Concept is included in the Product Book for car seat covers. She manages the Bill of Materials for various seat cover programs, including A94, XFD, and XFA. Her work involves analyzing RFQs and evaluating product risks associated with automotive seat covers.
Previous Experience at DECATHLON International
Prior to her tenure at Faurecia, Iwona Scigala worked at DECATHLON International as a Product Engineer from 1995 to 2007. During her 12 years in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France, she gained significant experience in product engineering, which contributed to her expertise in the field.
Experience at FURYGAN
Iwona Scigala served as a Product Engineer at FURYGAN from 2007 to 2009 in the Nîmes Area, France. This two-year position allowed her to further develop her skills in product engineering within the textile and automotive sectors.
Education and Expertise
Iwona Scigala studied at the Polytechnic of Lódz in Poland, where she earned an Engineer’s Degree in Textile Sciences and Engineering from 1988 to 1994. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge necessary for her specialization in the development and engineering of automotive seat covers.
Patents and Innovations
Iwona Scigala holds a patent for the invention of a system of pocket for automotive seats, identified by patent number FR3011516A1. This patent reflects her innovative contributions to the field of automotive seating and her commitment to advancing product design.