Jorge Gonzalez
About Jorge Gonzalez
Jorge Gonzalez is a Project Development Leader for Interior Systems at Ford Business Unit, with extensive experience in negotiating with OEMs and suppliers. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has worked in various roles across multiple companies, specializing in component design and manufacturing processes.
Current Role at Faurecia
Jorge Gonzalez serves as the Project Development Leader for Interior Systems at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project development related to Ford Business Unit. His expertise includes negotiating with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to address requirements, feasibility, timing, and cost considerations. His leadership contributes to the successful execution of projects within the automotive interior systems sector.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Faurecia, Jorge Gonzalez accumulated extensive experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Grupo Antolin as a Mechanisms Development Engineer from 2003 to 2017, where he focused on the development of mechanisms for automotive applications. Prior to that, he was a Manufacturing Engineer at Dayco from 2000 to 2002, and he began his career as a Product Engineer at Ensa from 1999 to 2000. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Education and Expertise
Jorge Gonzalez studied Mechanical Engineering at Universidad De Vigo from 1991 to 1998. His educational background equips him with a strong understanding of mechanical design and analysis. He possesses skills in component design and analysis for both plastic and metal parts, and he is proficient in fixture design, dimensional verification, and component testing. His technical knowledge is further enhanced by familiarity with CAD software such as Catia, NX, Solidworks, and AutoCAD.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Jorge Gonzalez has developed a diverse skill set throughout his career. He is knowledgeable in various manufacturing processes, including stamping, injection molding, tube forming, roll forming, fastening, and coatings. Additionally, he is a basic user of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software like Abaqus and mathematical software including Matlab, Mathcad, and Maple. He is also familiar with methodologies such as GD&T (ASME/ISO), FMEA, PPAP, SPC, DVP&R, 8D, and DVA, which are essential for quality assurance and project management in engineering.