Project Management Mechanical Engineering
Resume:
Powertrain Customer Manager
Product and project management
Francesco Scelsa
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Education
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2021 Post graduate specialization in Motorcycle Race Engineering - Experis Academy Fornovo di Taro (PR) 2010 Master’s degree Mechanical Engineering - Polythecnic of Torino 2007 Bachelor’s degree Mechanical Engineering - Polythecnic of Bari 2002 Scientific High School Diploma - Guglielmo Marconi in Foggia Professional registration
2011 Member of Italian Engineering Council - Polythecnic of Torino Association
2012 Associations of Engineers in Torino
2017 Member of the Forensic Engineering Commission - Associations of Engineers in Torino 2018 Consultant to the Tribunal - Court of Low of Torino Summary
With over 12 years of experience in the Transport Industry and a passion for Mechanical Engineering, I am committed to contributing to individual and mass mobility. My career foundation was established in research and development of Mild-Hybrid solutions for combustion engines, followed by roles in product engineering on automotive transmissions, investment management within a powertrain industrial plant, product marketing mainly for On-Road powertrain vehicles application, and project management with customers for the application of powertrain products for various industrial vehicles, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and Hybrid models.
I have been directly involved in developing and acquiring new corporate business (B2B), particularly in international settings, for 8 years.
I hold a post-graduate specialization in Motorcycle Race Engineering and have a pragmatic and strong hands-on approach.
My biggest personal interest is in land vehicles.
Languages: Italian + English
Experience
FPT INDUSTRIAL (A BRAND OF IVECO GROUP)
2019 – TO DATE POWERTRAIN CUSTOMER MANAGER
I am specialized in the application of Powertrain (engines/transmissions/axles) on various Industrial Vehicles such as Buses, Trucks, and Special Vehicles. I work with both combustion propulsion (Diesel or Natural Gas
(CNG/LNG)) and hybrids. My aim is to technically facilitate the acquisition of new business in negotiation phases, or the development of already acquired programs. I configure the product offer, participate in commercial negotiation, and manage After Sales. I am also the direct interface with internal company departments and act as a technical reference for OEMs and Dealer’s network. Here are the main responsibilities:
• International exposure, understanding customer needs to finalize product offerings. Strong cooperation with the sales team.
• Monitoring and management of programs for the development of new products.
• Acting as a technical interface with daily support for the product life cycle. COURT OF LOW OF TORINO
2018 – 2023 CONSULTANT TO THE TRIBUNAL
Appointed by the Judge for technical resolution of legal disputes. Specialized in internal combustion engines and industrial machinery, industrial plants and services industry, vehicles, bicycles and motorcycles, road accidents, fuels, mechanical systems.
FPT INDUSTRIAL (A BRAND OF CNH GROUP)
2015 – 2019 PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER
Investigating the global market of Powertrain applications for Industrial Vehicles (focus on hybrid and electric public transportation), identifying new business opportunities. Main responsibilities:
• Voice of the Customer (VoC) activities, to direct product development and future innovations.
• Marketing plans, with product and price benchmarking, identifying the main market drivers.
• Technical training to the sales team and Dealers network, to improve product offerings and their promotion. Product presentations to customers at international events. 2013 – 2015 TECHNICAL SERVICE ENGINEER
Project Coordinator for the construction of new Test Rooms in a Powertrain Research and Development facility, with also the responsibility of capital expenditure related to the annual Investment plan. In detail:
• Preparation of specifications based on test requirements.
• Evaluation of suppliers and execution of works with commissioning of the work. 2012 - 2013 SERVICE ENGINEER
The responsibility for editing and troubleshooting technical manuals for industrial engines. Customer network training for service operations. Activities are especially done with Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures. FIAT POWERTRAIN
2012 PRODUCT ENGINEER
As part of the transmission engineering team, I oversaw the production of External Shifters for MT and AT for Fiat 500L (European Market) and Fiat Viaggio (China Market).
• Collaborate with suppliers and perform in-house testing on the entire vehicle to finalize product design
• Guarantee product performance and project timelines.
• Monitoring of development vehicle fleets and recovery plans due to faults in field. GENERAL MOTORS POWERTRAIN EUROPE
2011 SYSTEM ENGINEER
In the Advanced Engineering team for the development of a Mild-Hybrid system for a 1.6L diesel Opel car engine.
Engine test room set-up for conducting the development test campaign to evaluate the contribution of the hybrid system. Target reached: -6% fuel consumption and pollutant emissions compared to the combustion engine alone on the homologation cycle.
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