Rafael Gregolin
About Rafael Gregolin
Rafael Gregolin is a Supervisor de Programas Automotivos at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has extensive experience in quality assurance and program management across multiple countries in South America.
Work at Faurecia
Rafael Gregolin has been employed at Faurecia since 2019, serving as Supervisor de Programas Automotivos. In this role, he manages automotive programs across multiple countries in South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia. He previously held the position of Líder de Qualidade de Programas Automotivos at Faurecia from 2017 to 2019. His responsibilities include leading a multidisciplinary team and optimizing collaboration across various departments such as Sales, Accounting, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Product and Process Engineering.
Education and Expertise
Rafael Gregolin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Escola de Engenharia de Piracicaba - EEP, which he completed from 2009 to 2014. He also studied at UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista, where he achieved a Mechanic Technician qualification from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he completed a Post-graduation in Strategic Enterprise Management at Universidade Estadual de Campinas from 2016 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in managing automotive programs and quality assurance.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Rafael Gregolin worked at ZF TRW in various roles. He served as an Analista de Garantia da Qualidade from 2013 to 2014 and as an Engenheiro do Programa de Qualidade from 2014 to 2017. He also gained experience as an Estagiário em VAVE e Six Sigma from 2011 to 2012. His career path reflects a strong foundation in quality assurance and program management within the automotive industry.
Achievements
Rafael Gregolin has successfully achieved a 15% reduction in operational costs through effective management of program business plans and CAPEX investments. He also reduced risks by 20% and improved efficiency in automotive programs. His ability to maintain international partnerships with companies across several countries, including Korea, China, Italy, Germany, Argentina, USA, France, and Colombia, highlights his effectiveness in program management and collaboration.