Jorge M. Gonzalez
About Jorge M. Gonzalez
Jorge M. Gonzalez is a Program Development Leader for Interior Systems at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad de Vigo and has extensive experience in component design, manufacturing processes, and engineering methodologies.
Work at Faurecia
Jorge M. Gonzalez has been serving as the Program Development Leader for Interior Systems at Faurecia since 2017. He operates in the Valencia Area, Spain, and has accumulated seven years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing program development processes and ensuring alignment with Ford Business Unit requirements. His expertise in fixture design and component testing contributes to the effective management of projects within the company.
Education and Expertise
Jorge M. Gonzalez studied Mechanical Engineering at Universidad de Vigo, where he earned the title of Ingeniero industrial (Mecánica) from 1991 to 1998. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his skills in fixture design, dimensional verification, and component testing. He is proficient in various CAD software, including Catia, NX, Solidworks, and AutoCAD, and possesses basic knowledge of FEA software like Abaqus, as well as mathematical software such as Matlab, Mathcad, and Maple.
Background in Engineering
Before joining Faurecia, Jorge M. Gonzalez worked at Dayco as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2000 to 2002 and as a Product Engineer from 1999 to 2000. He also spent 14 years at Grupo Antolin as a Project Engineer from 2003 to 2017. His roles involved component design and analysis for both plastic and metal parts, where he managed projects from concept through to detail design. His extensive background in engineering has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes.
Professional Skills
Jorge M. Gonzalez possesses a range of professional skills relevant to the engineering and manufacturing sectors. He is proficient in GD&T (ASME/ISO), FMEA, PPAP, SPC, DVP&R, 8D, and DVA methodologies. His experience includes negotiating with OEMs and suppliers regarding requirements, feasibility, timing, and cost. Additionally, he is knowledgeable in various manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, fastening, tube forming, roll forming, and coatings.