Frédéric Porte

Manager, Components and Systems group @ Westport Fuel Systems

About

Structured and detail oriented individual, I am a high achiever with a genuine interest in people and new technologies. My passion lies in the development of products and systems that have a positive impact to our environment and contribute into making tomorrow a better world. Strong of 15+ years of experience in product development within the automotive industry, I am committed to design the best products. I possess a track record of successful achievements in developing complex technologies, within a very stringent and highly regulated environment, through the different hats I wore throughout my career. I had the opportunity to work on both sides of the industry, for an OEM, at Volvo Group and as a Tiers 1 supplier at Westport Fuel Systems, which enriched my experience with 2 different perspectives. This helped me to see the bigger picture and enabled me to stand out in my role. Career snapshot: • Group manager of a group of 15-30 engineers - 3 years • Team leader of a group of 6-12 senior engineers - 3 years • Project lead and team lead (dual role) of a group of 5-8 intermediate engineers - 3 years • Product development engineer - 4 years • Design engineer - 4 years

Country

City

Canada

Industry

Automotive

Skill

APQP, Automotive, MS Project, Project Planning, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Verification, Pro Engineer, Catia, Product Development, Die Casting, RTS, FMEA, Diesel Engine, Team Management, DVP&R, GD&T, ASME Standards, ISO Standards, PLM Tools

Experience

Manager, Components and Systems group

Westport Fuel Systems

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Manager of a multidisciplinary group of mechanical engineers (15-30) supporting the following functions: - Design Engineering - Product development Engineering - Analysis Engineering - System Engineering

Team Lead Product Engineering

Westport Fuel Systems

2016-8 - 2019-12 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Région de Vancouver, Canada

Team Lead of a team of 6-12 product development engineers. Led the team that developed the products which form our HPDI (High Pressure Direct Injection) fuel system, ranging from Cryogenic LNG tanks and pump, HP CNG storage vessels, pressure regulators, common rails and dual fuel injectors.

Team Lead Mechanical development/Project Lead Engine integration

Westport Fuel Systems

2013-1 - 2016-7 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Région de Vancouver, Canada

Team Lead and project Lead of a team of 6 product development engineers. Working on developing and integrating HPDI fuel system components (CNG and Diesel), ranging from Hydraulic pump, Diesel Pump, gearbox, gas regulator, valves, injectors, pipes and hoses, brackets, within a very fast-paced environment.

Product development engineer - High Pressure Diesel pump, gear box (transfer box)

Westport Fuel Systems

2012-10 - 2013-1 · 4 mos

Région de Vancouver, Canada

Responsible of the design, integration on engine and validation of the HP Diesel pump and transfer box, subsets of our HPDI fuel system

Work Package Leader for Basic Structure

Volvo Group

2009-1 - 2012-11 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Région de Lyon, France

Guarantor of the project deliveries, in respect of quality, costs and lead-time -Manage a 7-person team, to meet all the Euro VI HDEP milestones and project deliveries -Cross functional communication within the project and the team. -Technical support -Build of the validation and verification base (based on component design requirements) -BOM, order to delivery, and quality responsible of basic structure parts up to serial production -QDCF presentations -Organization of task force for blocking points -Timeplan (level 3 detail) of the BS parts