Gilles Margaria

Gilles Margaria is an experienced R&D professional currently serving as R&D Coordinator at GIMA Transmission Technology with LR Technologies - Groupe since August 2023. Previously, Gilles spent 17 years at Ford Motor Company, where roles included Air Intake System & Cooling System Supervisor, overseeing a team of 12 product engineers and managing product development, quality issue resolutions, and cost reduction initiatives across various global platforms. Additional experience at Ford encompassed positions such as Research and Development Supervisor and Engine Cooling System Application Supervisor, where Gilles contributed to the development of systems for key vehicle models like the Ecosport and Mustang. Prior roles at MSX International do Brasil and PSA Peugeot Citroën involved product engineering for exhaust and powertrain systems. Gilles holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, completed in 1999.