Fabrizio Merlo

Fabrizio Merlo is an accomplished Product Development Manager at ITT since September 2007, with expertise in EMEA and APAC markets for Low-steel and NAO materials in the automotive sector, including light vehicles, LCV, and heavy trucks. Responsibilities include the management and development of new friction materials, execution of Design of Experiments (DoE), application of Six Sigma tools, and extensive knowledge of metallic, ceramic, and polymeric materials. Fabrizio leads a team of six and champions the ITT-MT Value Based Product Development program. Previous experience includes roles as a Quality Control Lab Technician at Farmaceutici Procemsa and Teknofarma SpA, with a focus on analytical methods development and compliance checks for raw materials and finished products. Academic credentials include advanced degrees and certifications from prestigious institutions such as MIT and the University of Michigan, complemented by a strong foundation in Industrial Chemistry from the Università degli Studi di Torino.