Julio Gerardo Zapiain Mora
About Julio Gerardo Zapiain Mora
Julio Gerardo Zapiain Mora serves as the Division Manufacturing New Projects Manager in R&D at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in project management and the launch of new projects.
Current Role at Faurecia
Julio Gerardo Zapiain Mora currently serves as the Division Manufacturing New Projects Manager in the R&D department at Faurecia. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and management of new projects within the organization. His role involves overseeing project timelines, managing budgets, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Julio has extensive experience at Faurecia, having worked in various capacities since 2010. His roles included Ingeniero BOM & empaques, Ingeniero de producto, and Gerente de ingeniería. He also served as a Launch Manager from 2016 to 2019, where he focused on launching new projects and transferring products between the USA and Mexico. His tenure at Faurecia includes positions such as Coordinador de pre-series and Engineering Coordinator, showcasing a progressive career within the company.
Education and Qualifications
Julio holds a degree in Ingeniería química from Fundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla, completed between 2005 and 2010. He furthered his education with a Master's in Project Management from Universidad de Salamanca from 2019 to 2020. He also obtained several diplomas from Tecnológico de Monterrey, including one in Habilidades para las relaciones interpersonales and another in Finanzas para no financieros, enhancing his managerial and financial skills.
Expertise in Project Management
Julio specializes in project management within the automotive industry, focusing on launching new projects and ensuring successful product transfers. He has over a decade of experience, emphasizing results-oriented approaches and effective management of multidisciplinary teams. His expertise includes budget management and adherence to project timelines, contributing to overall project success.