Tai Nguyen
About Tai Nguyen
Tai Nguyen is a Manufacturing Program Manager at Faurecia in Saline, Michigan, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in manufacturing and project management, having previously held positions at Plastech Holding Inc and Lee Industrial Contracting.
Work at Faurecia
Tai Nguyen has served as a Manufacturing Program Manager at Faurecia since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring efficient production operations. His tenure at the company has spanned seven years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing
Before joining Faurecia, Tai Nguyen worked at Plastech Holding Inc as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer from 2013 to 2017. His responsibilities included managing manufacturing processes and implementing engineering solutions. Prior to that, he held multiple roles at Plastech, including project manager from 1998 to 2008 and manufacturing engineer from 1992 to 1998. His extensive experience in project management and engineering has equipped him with a robust skill set in the manufacturing sector.
Project Management Background
Tai Nguyen has a strong background in project management, having worked as a project manager at Lee Industrial Contracting from 2010 to 2013 and at Plastech Holding Inc. His project management experience includes overseeing the launch of significant automotive components, such as the Ford Escape instrument panel, from concept to product launch. He has also managed the manufacturing serial life of the Ford Expedition program.
Education and Expertise
Tai Nguyen earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Materials Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various manufacturing roles.
Achievements in Manufacturing
Throughout his career, Tai Nguyen has managed and improved manufacturing processes for key automotive programs. He successfully designed assembly layouts and product flows for the Ford Escape instrument panel program. Additionally, he initiated cost-saving ideas through improved engineering of equipment design and fabrication, contributing to enhanced efficiency and reduced production costs.