Yuri Hirata
About Yuri Hirata
Yuri Hirata is an experienced Industrial Project Manager at Faurecia, with a career spanning over two decades in the automotive industry. He has held various roles at Faurecia and DENSO, contributing to projects that enhance production efficiency and strategic planning.
Work at Faurecia
Yuri Hirata has held multiple positions at Faurecia since 1998. He began as a Manufacturing Analyst, working for four years in Brazil until 2002. Following this role, he served as an Engineering Supervisor from 2002 to 2006, also in Brazil. He then transitioned to the role of Program Manager from 2006 to 2010, where he worked across Brazil and Argentina for four years. From 2010 to 2013, he took on the responsibilities of Launch Manager in Brazil for three years. Since 2014, he has been employed as an Industrial Project Manager in the Curitiba Area, accumulating ten years in this role.
Education and Expertise
Yuri Hirata studied at FAE - Business School, where he pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Gestão Empresarial from 2001 to 2003. His educational background complements his extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in project management and manufacturing processes. His expertise includes strategic planning and operational improvements, which he applies in his current role at Faurecia.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Yuri Hirata worked at DENSO as a Manufacturing Technician from 1994 to 1998 in Brazil. This early experience in manufacturing laid the foundation for his subsequent career in the automotive sector. Over the years, he has gained international experience, working in various countries including Argentina, Germany, France, Spain, and Japan.
Achievements
Yuri Hirata implemented the project Touchdown in Quatro Barras, which aimed at reducing costs and enhancing the production flow of the plant. In addition to project implementation, he contributes to the strategic planning of Faurecia for the next five years and provides support to the sales and marketing departments for new acquisitions.