Ricard Baker Iguaz
About Ricard Baker Iguaz
Ricard Baker Iguaz is an Engineering Program Manager specializing in Production Pre-Series at Vay in Berlin, Germany. He holds a Master's degree in Automotive Engineering Technology from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and has a diverse background in both the aeronautical and automotive industries.
Work at Vay
Ricard Baker Iguaz serves as the Engineering Program Manager - Production Pre-Series at Vay, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Berlin, Germany, he is responsible for overseeing the production pre-series phase, ensuring that engineering projects are executed efficiently. His role involves coordinating various aspects of project management, which includes budget management and resource allocation.
Education and Expertise
Ricard Baker Iguaz holds a Master's degree in Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Aerospace Engineering from Loughborough University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both the automotive and aeronautical fields.
Background
Ricard has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across the automotive and aerospace industries. He began his career as an Industrial Placement at UTC Aerospace Systems in Wolverhampton, UK, from 2014 to 2015. He then transitioned to a Consultant role at Santander Tecnologia in Milton Keynes, UK, from 2016 to 2018, before moving into automotive roles at AUTO1 Group and ETSEIB Motorsport.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position at Vay, Ricard worked as a Project Engineer at EDAG Group from 2021 to 2022 in Cornellà de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain. He also served as an Automotive Pricing Analyst at AUTO1 Group from 2020 to 2021 in Berlin, Germany. His experience includes working as a Chassis and Composites Engineer at ETSEIB Motorsport from 2018 to 2020 in Barcelona, where he developed skills in project coordination and budget management.
Skills and Interests
Ricard Baker Iguaz possesses strong skills in budget management and project coordination, which contribute to his effectiveness in engineering program management. He has a passion for challenging himself with new projects, demonstrating a proactive approach to his career. His ability to utilize research data effectively has led to optimal project results throughout his professional journey.