Ford España SL, Spain
Dr. Eduardo García Magraner is a seasoned expert in industrial engineering with over three decades of experience, primarily with Ford Motor Company. His work spans roles from maintenance supervision to manufacturing management, focusing on automation, predictive maintenance, and cybersecurity. A distinguished professional, he has been recognized globally for his contributions to enhancing manufacturing efficiency and safety. Dr. García holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Industrial Production with an "Outstanding Cum Laude" distinction and has been instrumental in driving innovation and productivity in industrial settings.
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Education🎓
Dr. García’s educational journey is extensive and multidisciplinary, beginning with vocational training in Electrical Assistance and Telecommunications Electronics. His expertise further expanded at Ford Spain's Apprentice School, where he specialized as an Electromechanical Technician. He later pursued a degree as an Industrial Technical Engineer, followed by numerous certifications including Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt & Black Belt) and multiple postgraduate master's degrees in Occupational Risk Prevention, Integrated Management Systems, and Human Resources. His academic peak was attained with a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Industrial Production from University CEU Cardenal Herrera.
Professional Experience🛠️
Dr. García's illustrious career at Ford spans various technical and managerial positions. Starting as an Electromechanical Maintenance Operator, he ascended through the ranks to become Manufacturing Manager overseeing Body, Stamping, and Assembly plants. His expertise in equipment engineering, automation, and production supervision has contributed to significant improvements in efficiency and productivity at Ford’s Valencia facilities. In recent years, he has taken on critical roles in cybersecurity, serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Ford’s Global Manufacturing Cybersecurity Program.
Research Interests🔬
Predictive Maintenance & Industrial IoT: Developing real-time systems for enhanced equipment maintenance.
Automation and Robotics: Improving efficiency in production lines using AI-driven solutions.
Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Ensuring robust security frameworks for industrial processes.
Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Manufacturing.
Awards & Recognitions🏆
Henry Ford Technical Award for IIoT Predictive Maintenance (2019).
Global Manufacturing Technical Excellence Awards for innovative Industry 4.0 solutions (2020, 2022).
Best Industrial Paper Award at ICINCO (2020).
Presidents Health & Safety Global Award for safety innovations (2022).
Angel Herrera Award for the best national research (2024).
Advanced Factories of the Future Award for leadership in digital transformation (2021).
Publications Top Notes📚
I3oT (Industrializable Industrial Internet of Things) Tool for Continuous Improvement in Production Line Efficiency by Means of Sub-Bottleneck Detection Method Machines, 2024-10-29, Contributors: Javier Llopis, Antonio Lacasa, Nicolás Montés, Eduardo Garcia. Link
Survival 1.0: A Novel Autonomous Industrial Mobile Warehouse (AIMW) for Industrial Environments Applied Sciences, 2024-10-25, Contributors: Eduardo Garcia, Miguel Montaña, Nicolás Montés. Link
Virtual Sensor of Gravity Centres for Real-Time Condition Monitoring of an Industrial Stamping Press in the Automotive Industry Sensors, 2023-07-21, Contributors: Ivan Peinado-Asensi, Nicolás Montés, Eduardo García. Link
Influence of Mechanical Failures of the Welding Gun on the Magnetic Field Generated in the Measurement of Misalignment
Book Chapter, 2022, Contributors: D. Ibañez, E. García, J. Soret, J. Martos. Link
Mini-Sym 4.0: A Novel Simulation Tool to Calculate Real-Time Production Line Productivity Book Chapter, 2022, Contributors: E. Garcia, N. Montes, N. Rosillo, J. Llopis, A. Lacasa. Link