Maria Xie
About Maria Xie
Maria Xie is a Program Development Lead at Faurecia, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto and has experience in various engineering roles across multiple companies.
Work at Faurecia
Maria Xie has been serving as the Program Development Lead at Faurecia since 2021. In this role, she is based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where she utilizes Agile methodologies to manage development schedules and ensure timely deliverables. Prior to her current position, she worked as a System Engineer at Faurecia from 2020 to 2021. In both roles, she has been involved in interfacing with customers during Product Development Team (PDT) and Technical Design Review (TDR) meetings, and is responsible for maintaining Engineering Design & Technology (ED&T) and program development costs.
Education and Expertise
Maria Xie earned her Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto. Her studies spanned five years, from 2012 to 2017. This educational background has equipped her with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in engineering and program development within the automotive industry.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Maria Xie gained diverse experience in engineering roles. She worked as a Resident Engineer at Panasonic Automotive from 2017 to 2020, where she contributed to various projects in the automotive sector. Additionally, she served as a Software Engineer/Developer at SciCan from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Course Editor at the University of Toronto for three months in 2013.
Professional Experience
Maria Xie's professional experience includes significant roles in engineering and program development. At Panasonic Automotive, she worked for three years, enhancing her technical expertise in the automotive field. Her role as a Software Engineer/Developer at SciCan provided her with foundational software development skills. Her early experience as a Course Editor at the University of Toronto reflects her ability to communicate complex information effectively.