Raquel Machado
About Raquel Machado
Raquel Machado is a Smart Surfaces Engineer specializing in Coating and Films at Faurecia, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Universitat de Barcelona and has extensive experience in the field, including previous roles at Key Plastics and Faurecia.
Work at Faurecia
Raquel Machado has been employed at Faurecia since 2010. She initially served as an engineer in the pole of competence for painting and decoration from 2010 to 2013. Following this role, she transitioned to the position of pole of competence painting leader, where she has worked for 11 years. In addition, she currently holds the title of Smart Surfaces Engineer specializing in Coating and Films, a position she has occupied since 2017.
Education and Expertise
Raquel Machado has a robust educational background. She studied at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, where she achieved a master's degree from 1995 to 2000. She furthered her education at De Montfort University from 2003 to 2005. In 2009, she completed a Master of Business Administration at Universitat de Barcelona, enhancing her expertise in business management.
Background in Engineering
Before joining Faurecia, Raquel Machado worked at Key Plastics as a process engineer focused on painting from 2000 to 2002. This early experience contributed to her technical skills in the engineering field, particularly in coating processes.
Professional Experience Timeline
Raquel Machado's professional experience spans over two decades. She began her career at Key Plastics, where she worked for two years. She then joined Faurecia in 2010, where she has held multiple roles, including engineer of the pole of competence for painting and decoration, and currently as pole of competence painting leader and Smart Surfaces Engineer. Her tenure at Faurecia has lasted over 13 years.