Masaki Fujimoto
About Masaki Fujimoto
Masaki Fujimoto is an Advanced Program Manager at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having held various roles at Faurecia and possessing a strong educational background in engineering.
Work at Faurecia
Masaki Fujimoto has held multiple positions at Faurecia, a global leader in automotive technology. He began his tenure as a Program & Sales intern in 2010 for four months in Méru, France. He then served as a Program Coordinator from 2011 to 2012 for seven months in Hon-Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan. Following this, he worked as a Sales Engineer from 2012 to 2016, also in Hon-Atsugi. Fujimoto transitioned to the role of Business Development Manager from 2017 to 2018 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. He returned to Japan as a Program Manager from 2018 to 2020 and has been serving as an Advanced Program Manager since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Masaki Fujimoto holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Automobile from Ecole supérieure des Techniques aéronautiques et de Construction automobile, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. He also studied Automotive Engineering at Czech Technical University in Prague from 2009 to 2010. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to the automotive industry.
Background
Fujimoto possesses a unique bi-cultural perspective, having lived and worked across three continents. This international experience enhances his analytical skills and allows him to navigate complex challenges effectively. He is fluent in French, Japanese, and English, and has conversational skills in Spanish, which facilitates communication in multicultural environments. His business experience spans diverse international markets, including China, Taiwan, and Mexico.
Achievements
Masaki Fujimoto participated in the OESA Young Leadership Council, contributing to leadership development within the automotive industry. His passion for navigating VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) environments reflects his commitment to finding elegant solutions to complex challenges in his field.