Joseph Valencia
About Joseph Valencia
Joseph Valencia serves as the Deputy Program Manager at Faurecia in Yokohama, Japan, where he coordinates global design changes on CMF Platforms and facilitates communication between the French Technical center and Japanese customers. He has a background in business engineering and mechanical engineering, with previous internships in sales, marketing, and methods.
Work at Faurecia
Joseph Valencia has been employed at Faurecia since 2020, currently serving as Deputy Program Manager in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. His role involves coordinating global design changes specifically on CMF Platforms. He ensures that there is alignment between the French Technical Center and Japanese customers. Prior to his current position, he held the same title at Faurecia from 2017 to 2018 in Etampes and again in 2019 for 11 months in Portugal. His experience at Faurecia highlights his expertise in managing cross-cultural teams and projects.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Valencia studied at École Supérieure des Technologies et des Affaires, where he earned a Master's degree in Business Engineering from 2015 to 2018. He also attended IUT Lyon 1, achieving a DUT in Génie Mécanique et Productique (GMP) from 2012 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his role in program management and cross-cultural communication.
Background
Joseph Valencia has a diverse background with various internships prior to his current role. He worked as a Sales Intern at Burocom in Belfort, France, for three months in 2015. He also served as a Method Technician Intern at SLYCMA in Chaponost, France, for two months in 2015. Additionally, he was a Marketing Assistant Intern at Visiongain in London, UK, from 2016 to 2017 for five months. These experiences contributed to his professional development and skill set.
Achievements
Joseph Valencia has played a significant role in managing cross-cultural teams and projects, particularly between France and Japan. His ability to act as a key interface between the French Technical Center and Japanese customers has facilitated effective communication and project alignment. His work in coordinating global design changes has been essential in ensuring successful outcomes in his projects.