Pedro Ribeiro
About Pedro Ribeiro
Pedro Ribeiro is a Development Engineer with extensive experience in automotive design, having contributed to award-winning projects such as the Volkswagen up! and Audi A6/A7 dashboards. He has worked internationally since 2011 and currently holds a position at Faurecia Interior Systems in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
Work at Faurecia
Pedro Ribeiro has been employed at Faurecia Interior Systems since 2013, where he serves as a Development Engineer in Rüsselsheim, Germany. In this role, he acts as an interface between quality, engineering, program teams, and manufacturing. His responsibilities include product optimization, failure analysis, change definition, mock-ups, validation, and tool implementation follow-up. He has contributed to the development of various automotive components, including real and artificial leather processes for manual wrapping of instrument panels.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current position, Pedro Ribeiro worked at Faurecia Interior Systems from 2011 to 2013 as a Development Engineer in Peine, Germany. During this time, he contributed to the development of the Volkswagen up! dashboard and door panels, which received the World Car of the Year award in 2012. His work also included involvement in the design of door panels for the Opel Crossland X and Citroën C3 Aircross, which were finalists for the World Car Design of the Year 2018.
Education and Expertise
Pedro Ribeiro earned a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade de Aveiro, where he studied from 2004 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in automotive engineering. He has design experience in the biomechanical field and quality assurance in the electronics and optics industry, specifically focusing on security systems.
International Experience
Since 2011, Pedro Ribeiro has been working internationally, gaining experience in various European countries. This international exposure has contributed to his professional development and understanding of diverse engineering practices and standards within the automotive industry.
Achievements in Automotive Development
Pedro Ribeiro has played a significant role in the development of notable automotive dashboards, including the Audi A6/A7 dashboard, which won the 2019 World Car Awards in the Luxury Cars category. His contributions to these projects highlight his expertise in automotive design and engineering.