Josh Newport
About Josh Newport
Josh Newport is a Tooling Project Manager at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2018 in Columbus, Indiana. He has extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and has held various positions in the automotive industry, demonstrating expertise in the Toyota Production System and proficiency in SolidWorks.
Current Role as Tooling Project Manager
Josh Newport has been serving as a Tooling Project Manager at Faurecia since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing tooling projects, ensuring that they meet quality standards and are completed on time. His position is based in Columbus, Indiana, where he has developed a comprehensive understanding of the tooling processes within the automotive manufacturing sector.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current role, Josh Newport worked at Faurecia as a Tooling Specialist for six months in 2018. He also held the position of Program Manufacturing Leader at Faurecia from 2013 to 2018 for five years. His tenure at Faurecia has provided him with extensive experience in manufacturing processes and project management within the automotive industry.
Career Background in Engineering
Josh Newport has a diverse background in engineering, having worked at Aisin U.S.A. Mfg., Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2008 to 2011 and as an Assistant Manager in Functional Engineering from 2011 to 2013. He also gained experience as a Test Engineer at Harman/Becker Automotive Systems from 2007 to 2008, and as an Instrumentation Technician at both Aerodyn Engineering, Inc. and Rolls-Royce from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Josh Newport studied Manufacturing Engineering at Vincennes University, where he earned an Associate of Science degree from 2000 to 2003. He possesses expertise in the Toyota Production System, which enhances manufacturing efficiency. Additionally, he is proficient in SolidWorks, a CAD and CAE program, and has strong skills in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), which is crucial for evaluating potential process failures.