Joana Sousa
About Joana Sousa
Joana Sousa is a Quality Engineer at Faurecia, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in Chemical Engineering and experience in various roles, including Chemical Engineer Trainee and Research Scholarship.
Work at Faurecia
Joana Sousa has held multiple roles at Faurecia, a global leader in automotive technology. She began her career there as a Chemical Engineer Trainee from 2015 to 2016, working for 10 months in São João da Madeira. Following this, she served as a Chemical Process Engineer from 2016 to 2020 for four years in the same location. Since 2020, she has been employed as a Quality Engineer, where she continues to contribute to the company's quality assurance processes.
Education and Expertise
Joana Sousa holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidade de Coimbra, which she completed from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she studied at Conservatório de Música de Coimbra from 2002 to 2005, where she achieved a Musical instrument course. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in both engineering and music.
Background in Research
Prior to her roles at Faurecia, Joana Sousa worked as a Research Scholarship at CICECO - Centre for Research in Ceramics and Composite Materials in 2014 for seven months in Aveiro e Região, Portugal. She also gained experience as a Chemical Engineer Trainee at CIRES in 2015 for six months in Estarreja. These positions provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in chemical engineering and research.
Quality Engineering Responsibilities
In her current role as a Quality Engineer at Faurecia, Joana Sousa participates in defining quality criteria for new products and modifications to meet customer requirements. She coordinates non-quality cost reduction action plans within the unit and supports the training and validation of operators in self-control and final inspection workstations, ensuring adherence to quality standards.