Julio Franco Lazaro
About Julio Franco Lazaro
Julio Franco Lazaro is a Seat Trim and Foam Engineer at Ford Motor Company, with a background in aeronautical engineering. He has over six years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in seat trim and foam design and supplier management.
Work at Ford Motor Company
Julio Franco Lazaro has been employed at Ford Motor Company since 2016. He initially served as a Seat Complete Engineer for two years in Ciudad de México y alrededores, México. In 2018, he transitioned to the role of Door Trim Design and Release Engineer, where he worked for eight months. Since late 2018, he has held the position of Seat Trim and Foam Engineer, accumulating six years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing trim and foam suppliers to ensure high-quality product delivery.
Education and Expertise
Julio Franco Lazaro holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Aeronautical Engineering from Instituto Politécnico Nacional, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background includes knowledge of reciprocating and rotary engines. Additionally, he possesses expertise in optimizing seat trim and foam design, focusing on material efficiency in various materials such as cloth, vinyl, and leather.
Background in CAD Instruction
Before his tenure at Ford Motor Company, Julio Franco Lazaro worked as a CAD Instructor at Instituto Politécnico Nacional from 2013 to 2014. This role allowed him to share his knowledge of computer-aided design with students, contributing to their understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Julio Franco Lazaro has a strong command of Ford Product Development systems, including WERS, AVBOM, TeamCenter, and CATIA V5. These skills enable him to effectively contribute to product development processes and enhance design efficiency in his current role as a Seat Trim and Foam Engineer.