Diego Castro Menéndez-Castañedo

Global Director Of Engineering And R&d at PMG - Powder Metal Goldschmidt

Diego Castro Menéndez-Castañedo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the engineering and management sectors, particularly within the automotive industry. As the Global Director of Powertrain Engineering and R&D at PMG - Powder Metal Goldschmidt since 2004, Diego leads worldwide projects and quality initiatives while overseeing the development of the manual transmissions business unit. Previously, Diego held various director-level positions in sales, marketing, and R&D across Europe, providing strategic vision and managing engineering projects globally. Diego's earlier roles include Product Manager at Sinterstahl Füssen and Production Manager at Sinterstahl Asturias S.A., where responsibilities included product process definition and production line management. Educational qualifications comprise an MBA from IUDE and degrees in Industrial Engineering from Oviedo University and Engineering from the University of Strathclyde.

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Gijón, Spain

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PMG - Powder Metal Goldschmidt

The globally active Powder Metal Goldschmidt Group (PMG) has been the preferred partner of the automotive industry for powder metal transmission, engine and shock absorber parts for over 60 years and is one of the leading automotive suppliers for drive and chassis components. With around 1,400 employees in five countries, the company produces innovative, sustainable and cost-efficient powder metal components. In its currently 8 plants in Europe, Asia and the USA, PMG works in an integrated network for its longstanding clients. With the bundled know-how of several R&D centers, the company is continuously developing innovations and, among other things, is consistently driving the change in the automotive industry towards e-mobility.


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Headquarters

Füssen, Germany

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1,001-5,000

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