Katie Roco
About Katie Roco
Katie Roco is a Design and Development Manager at Faurecia, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in mechanical engineering and international business, with previous roles at Daimler Chrysler and Faurecia in various engineering and program development positions.
Current Role at Faurecia
Katie Roco currently serves as the Design and Development Manager at Faurecia, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing design and development processes, ensuring that projects align with company standards and client expectations. Her experience in this position spans over eight years, during which she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing product design and development efficiency.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Before her current role, Katie Roco worked at Faurecia in multiple capacities. She served as a Program Development Leader from 2012 to 2016, focusing on program management and development strategies. Additionally, she was a Product Engineer from 2005 to 2012, where she played a key role in product engineering tasks. Her tenure at Faurecia totals eleven years, during which she gained extensive experience in the automotive industry.
Experience at Daimler Chrysler
Katie Roco worked as a Release Engineer at Daimler Chrysler from 2002 to 2005. In this role, she was involved in the release processes for automotive components, contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of product launches. Her experience at Daimler Chrysler provided her with a solid foundation in engineering practices within the automotive sector.
Education and Expertise
Katie Roco holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Oakland University, where she studied International Business from 2004 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University, completing her studies from 1997 to 2002. Her educational background equips her with a blend of technical and business acumen, essential for her roles in design and development.