Wladimir Figueiredo

Wladimir Figueiredo is a Professor of Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Technology at Centennial College, where responsibilities include teaching courses on shop floor management, continuous improvement, tool design, project management, and CAD. Figueiredo also serves as the Applied Research Principal Investigator, leading a team on design optimization in advanced manufacturing. Previous roles include positions as an Extrusion Quality Engineer and Machining & Packing Quality Engineer at ALMAG Aluminum, where significant improvements in inspection and quality processes were achieved. Extensive experience spans over a decade in various quality assurance roles, including Planning and Development Manager at Cetre do Brasil Ltda., leading quality management initiatives under ISO 9001 standards. Figueiredo holds an Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and is pursuing a Certificate Program in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from Centennial College.