Tiago Sousa
About Tiago Sousa
Tiago Sousa is an Area Manager - Upstream at Northvolt, where he has worked since 2021. He has over 17 years of experience in various engineering and managerial roles across multiple companies, including Novares Group and BA Vidro, S.A.
Current Role at Northvolt
Tiago Sousa holds the position of Area Manager - Upstream at Northvolt, a role he has occupied since 2021. He is based in Vasteras, Vastmanland, Sweden. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing upstream operations, contributing to the company's focus on sustainable battery production. His experience in manufacturing and engineering supports his responsibilities in this role.
Previous Experience at Novares Group
Prior to joining Northvolt, Tiago Sousa worked at Novares Group as Site Manufacturing Engineering - Painting from 2014 to 2021. During his seven years at Novares, he focused on manufacturing processes related to painting, enhancing operational efficiency and quality control within the site.
Experience at BA Vidro, S.A.
Tiago Sousa served as Head of Division machinery IS at BA Vidro, S.A. from 2010 to 2014. In this role, he managed the machinery division, overseeing operations and ensuring the effective use of resources. His leadership contributed to the division's performance during his four-year tenure.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Tiago Sousa studied at Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, where he pursued a degree in Engenharia Mecânica. He completed his Master of Engineering (MEng) from 2001 to 2007. This educational foundation provided him with essential knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, which he has applied throughout his career.
Early Career Experience
Tiago Sousa began his career as an Electro-Mechanical repairer at Olympus Service Facility Portugal from 2004 to 2007. He later worked at Socem Inpact as a Product Development intern and junior project manager from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he gained experience in market studies at Ideiateca from 2000 to 2004. These early roles contributed to his professional development and expertise in engineering and project management.