Jason Michael Hughes
About Jason Michael Hughes
Jason Michael Hughes is a Program Engineer at Faurecia Interior Systems in Uitenhage, South Africa, where he has worked since 2021. He holds an MBA and has a strong background in mechanical engineering and project management, with previous roles at eNtsa and Faurecia Clean Mobility.
Work at Faurecia
Jason Michael Hughes has been employed at Faurecia since 2018, initially serving as an Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer in the Faurecia Clean Mobility division until 2021. He transitioned to his current role as Program Engineer in the Faurecia Interior Systems division in Uitenhage, South Africa, where he has worked for three years. His responsibilities involve overseeing various engineering projects and ensuring quality standards are met within the interior systems sector.
Education and Expertise
Jason holds multiple degrees from Nelson Mandela University, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) achieved from 2021 to 2022, and a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering completed in 2018. He also obtained a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University from 2014 to 2016. His academic background includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration earned in 2020 and a Project Management qualification in 2019. Additionally, he studied Electromechanical Engineering at the College of Mechanical Engineering of Beijing Union University.
Background
Before his tenure at Faurecia, Jason worked as a Graduate Engineering Trainee at eNtsa for 11 months in 2016. He also gained international experience as an Electromechanical Graduate at Bozhon (Suzhou) Precision Industry Technology Co., Ltd. in China for five months in 2017. His early career included a brief role as a Maintenance Planner at ContiTech in 2017. Jason has demonstrated leadership skills by leading a team of 25 students during an International Graduate Training program in China.
Achievements
Jason has received recognition for his academic performance, including a mechanical engineering merit award for academic excellence. He achieved 10 distinctions while pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. His educational achievements reflect a strong commitment to his field and a solid foundation in both engineering and business management.