Pedro Pais

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Programs and Launch Manager @ BorgWarner
auburn hills, michigan, united states
Pedro Pais's Location
Greater Viana do Castelo Area, Portugal
About Pedro Pais

Experienced project/program manager & professional challenge-seeker with University background in Engineering and a demonstrated history of success in the automotive industry (Japanese OEMs → Toyota engineer & Nissan project leader & industrial strategy) with excellent multiple language communication skills (Por-Eng-Spa-Fr) and a broad view on the processes of industrialization, global/local sourcing, make or buy, manufacturing competitiveness, industrial strategy and executive-level decision making. Throughout my career, I have studied and worked in Portugal, UK, Spain, Japan, Belgium, France, Turkey, Slovakia, Brazil and Macedonia over the last 15 years. Very interested in sustainable carbon neutral businesses and electrified circular economy. Currently leading program & change management team in BorgWarner's newest plant in Portugal (green field in '21) for eletrified powertrain.

Pedro Pais's Current Company Details
BorgWarner

Borgwarner

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Programs and Launch Manager
auburn hills, michigan, united states
Website:
borgwarner.com
Employees:
18364
Pedro Pais Work Experience Details
  • Borgwarner
    Programs And Launch Manager
    Borgwarner
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  • Borgwarner
    Programs & Launch Manager
    Borgwarner Aug 2022 - Present
    Viana Do Castelo, Portugal
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  • Nissan Motor Corporation
    Industrial Strategy Project Manager
    Nissan Motor Corporation Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
    Remote
    - Representation and project leadership for Nissan Europe's Manufacturing Plants : 5 sites across Spain and the UK with powertrain, vehicle and after-sales commodities.- Securing new in-house business competitively against global competition : MakeOrMake, MakeOrBuy, etc.- Executive level reporting and recommendations on strategic operational items : Volume & Capacity, Manufacturing Strategy, Business Development, Technology & Regulations, etc.
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  • Nissan Motor Corporation
    Industrial Strategy Project Manager (Expat - International Assignment)
    Nissan Motor Corporation Feb 2019 - Oct 2020
    Sunderland, United Kingdom
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  • Nissan Motor Corporation
    Project Buyer - Body-In-White
    Nissan Motor Corporation Mar 2018 - Jan 2019
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    Temporary assignment in Purchasing. During this period:- Led the localization, sourcing and purchase of 2 new metal car parts sets, saving over 0.5M€. - Supported new local automotive supplier audits in Spain.
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  • Nissan Motor Corporation
    Project Leader - Stamping Shop
    Nissan Motor Corporation Apr 2013 - Feb 2018
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    Nissan Europe Production Engineering - Stamping GroupProject Leader activities for new models launch at Nissan's Barcelona Plant including: - Coordination of a 6 member project team during digital and physical phases - Leadership of vehicle launch phase into serial production- Quality responsible during finished vehicle reviews Project Involvement:e-NV200 (first electric vehicle build in Spain)Pulsar (first C-segment vehicle build in Spain)New Navara (for Europe & Middle East markets)Mercedes X-Class (cross manufacturing project w/Daimler)
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  • Nissan Motor Corporation
    Project Leader - Stamping Shop (Expat - International Assignment)
    Nissan Motor Corporation Jul 2016 - Jan 2017
    Global Operations Center - Kanagawa, Japan
    Overseas assignment on New Model Preparation for the Mercedes X-Class Project including:- Vehicle quality review (in Japan).- Stamping Tooling quality audits and buy-off (in Japan & Korea).
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  • Eada Business School Barcelona
    Management Development Program
    Eada Business School Barcelona Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
    Barcelona Area, Spain
    Attending a NISSAN fully sponsored customized MBA-like Program (approximately 100h in class & extra self study), combined with normal work schedule, focusing on business competencies growth. Graduation project in the area of perceived manufacturing quality.
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  • Nissan Motor Corporation
    Project Leader - Stamping Shop (Expat - International Assignment)
    Nissan Motor Corporation Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
    Zama Operations Center, Kanagawa, Japan
    Overseas assignment on New Model Preparation for the Nissan Navara project including:- Vehicle reviews (in Japan)- Stamping Tooling quality audits and buy-off (in Japan & China)
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  • Toyota Motor Europe
    Project Engineer
    Toyota Motor Europe Oct 2008 - Mar 2013
    Brussels Area, Belgium
    Production Engineering Division , Stamping GroupMain activities:- Body Stamping tooling development (skin parts)- Machinery readiness for new model introduction- R&D/Purchasing support on tooling concerns for new model introduction.Project involvement:- Avensis, UK , Oct to Dec 08.- Raw material cost reduction, France, Jan to Mar 09- New steel grade introduction, TME, April to Aug 09- New Hybrid Auris, Turkey & UK, Sept 09 to Mar 10- New Yaris, Japan, Turkey & France, April 10 to August 11- Future Auris, Turkey & UK, September 11 to present.
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  • Gestamp
    Maintenance Engineer (Trainee)
    Gestamp Jan 2008 - Jul 2008
    Portugal
    - Preventive maintenance operations planning.- Predictive maintenance: bearings condition monitoring through vibration analysis.- Support on complex corrective maintenance operations & database development.Part of final year University thesis - grade 18 /20
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Pedro Pais Skills

Automotive Engineering Product Development Stamping Project Planning Continuous Improvement Toyota Production System Process Improvement Maintenance Management Preventive Maintenance Solidworks Catia Odyssey Microsoft Excel Fmea Kaizen Pdca Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing

Pedro Pais Education Details

Frequently Asked Questions about Pedro Pais

What company does Pedro Pais work for?

Pedro Pais works for Borgwarner

What is Pedro Pais's role at the current company?

Pedro Pais's current role is Programs and Launch Manager.

What schools did Pedro Pais attend?

Pedro Pais attended Faculdade De Engenharia Da Universidade Do Porto / Feup, Edx - Online, Univerzitet 'sv. Kiril I Metódij' Vo Skopje, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, University Of Zilina.

What are some of Pedro Pais's interests?

Pedro Pais has interest in Aeronautical, Aerospace Or Defence.

What skills is Pedro Pais known for?

Pedro Pais has skills like Automotive, Engineering, Product Development, Stamping, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, Toyota Production System, Process Improvement, Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Solidworks, Catia.

Who are Pedro Pais's colleagues?

Pedro Pais's colleagues are Laurie Wood, Jakey Patterson, Fernando Leon, Faustino Jesus Tovar Estrada, Irma Lizcano, Julio Sergio Avila Sosa, Daniela Cabral.

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