Luigi Panajia
Turin
Summary
As a seasoned automotive engineer with a lifelong passion for internal combustion engines, I have a proven track record in component validation and technical documentation. With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and hands-on experience, I specialize in both gasoline and diesel engines, as well as electrified axles for commercial vehicles and passenger cars.
My technical expertise includes in-depth knowledge of engine components, testing methodologies, and technical writing. I also possess strong management skills, having successfully led teams and collaborated with cross-functional departments on complex projects.
My enthusiasm for automotive engineering has driven my career and equipped me with a unique perspective that allows me to excel in this dynamic industry
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After sales Technical support and training specialist
Suzuki Italia
01.2024 - Current
- Telephone support to dealers
- Field, Telephone and Email support to dealers / workshops
- Technical support for events (press, boat tests, boat show)
- Technical training on new models for dealers
- Technical support for the internal workshop
- Inspections of parts under warranty, organization of collections from dealers
- Study and planning of the pricing menu
- Verification and translation of technical bulletins from the factory
Technical Writer
STAR7
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Project documentation analysis
- Writing of technical documents of engines (FPT / CNH), electrical axis (IVECO), service manual (FPT) and owner manuals (FPT)
Business Owner
Link Motors Franchising
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Company specialized in Sales of vehicles to private individuals
- Search for new customers
- Customer portfolio management
- Management of commercial negotiations
- Problem solving and Project management in the sales and after sales phases
- Participation in fairs and workshops
- Design and management of promotional-commercial and advertising initiatives
- Company specialized in Sales of vehicles to private individuals
Team coordinator
STAR7
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinator and project manager of 'Product Support' team (8 people) of FPT Industrial products (engines and driveline products)
- Managed customer and vendor pricing, and customer-defined requirements (RDA)
- Specialized in customer and supplier pricing negotiation, and RDA management
Test engineer
TurinTech SpA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Mechanical Development and Reliability of diesel engines for commercial purposes
- Prediction of the life of diesel engines
- Wear evaluation methods
- Test bench activities
KPI, planning and workload manager
V&D Engineering
03.2013 - 09.2016
- Defined test facility utilization plans and workloads for all EMEA Technical Centers, optimizing resource allocation to maximize efficiency
- Collected, analyzed, and recorded data to monitor KPIs, identifying key drivers for performance improvement and implementing corresponding initiatives
- Maintained and enhanced KPI monitoring tools
- Actively contributed to the Global Testing Capabilities Team as EMEA representative, establishing benchmarks for test facility efficiency
- Collected worldwide test facility efficiency data for the Global Testing Capabilities Team
- Provided data for the Engineering Services Scorecard
- Collaborated on budget, investment planning, and related documentation (CAR drafting, status updates, etc.)
- Supported the implementation and maintenance of the quality system within the Test Facilities Department, adhering to ISO TS 16949:2009 and UNI CEI EN ISO / IEC 17025:2005 standards
- Participated in internal audits as an auditor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineer
Politecnico Di Torino
10.2009
Skills
- After sales technical support
- Technical training
- Technical writing
- Service Engineer
Certification
- Advance Excel course
- CAD Catia V5
- Intermediate English course
Languages
Inglese
Timeline
After sales Technical support and training specialist
Suzuki Italia
01.2024 - Current
Technical Writer
STAR7
01.2022 - 01.2023
Business Owner
Link Motors Franchising
01.2021 - 01.2022
Team coordinator
STAR7
01.2019 - 01.2021
Test engineer
TurinTech SpA
01.2016 - 01.2019
KPI, planning and workload manager
V&D Engineering
03.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineer
Politecnico Di Torino
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