Stories of Vibracoustic
Meet your Future Colleagues
Our diverse team of around 10,000 experts, located across 42 sites in 18 countries, collaborates closely to solve any NVH challenge. Get to know some of your future colleagues here!
Engineering
Jenna Maisonville
Application Engineer, Isolators and Dampers, South Haven, Michigan, US
Jenna started in 2012 in a Junior Engineer position and since then developed to an Application Engineer. She has been managing her own projects from day one. Jenna is currently launching five large projects in the Linear Damper area while also managing Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) opportunities.
The exchange of expertise and best practices broadens my horizon and motivates me.
I like the interaction and strong collaboration between the different work groups in both the technical center and the manufacturing facility. Specifically, the exchange of expertise and best practices broadens my horizon and motivates me. Together as a global team of experts, we solve complex NVH challenges and develop NVH solutions that fulfill our customer’s demands.
Henry Dieckmann
Application Engineer, Application Team Air Springs, Hamburg, Germany
Henry became part of our Advanced Engineering team in Hamburg, Germany, in 2015. In 2017, he moved to the position as Application Engineer. He is currently working on Air Spring systems for a British sports car manufacturer, which is a pioneer project of the entire system business of Vibracoustic. Henry is also closely collaborating with a UK-based premium car manufacturer on their Air Springs project.
At Vibracoustic, ideas become reality.
As an Application Engineer, I’m working closely with our customers to foster a long-term relationship that’s built on respect and mutual appreciation. I’m part of a diverse team with young as well as experienced engineers. We solve complex NVH challenges that change the way people experience comfort in mobility. It makes me proud that we develop customized solutions which can later be found in virtually every vehicle on roads around the world. We don’t just think in terms of today’s mobility.
Bill Fetterley
Test Lab Manager, South Haven, Michigan, US
Since 2018, Bill has been Test Lab Manager at our site in South Haven, Michigan, US. He is responsible for documentation in all testing capabilities at our North American facilities. Currently, Bill is working on the implementation of a new preventative maintenance system, creating a new test scheduling tool and developing a new lab manual.
Working at Vibracoustic is great due to the wonderful people I’m working with and the distinct culture of collaboration I feel here.
I enjoy fixing things, being able to make improvements – and making a difference. My job and working at Vibracoustic is great due to the wonderful people I’m working with and the distinct culture of collaboration I feel here. I work in close connection with the global test team and get their help with best practice at their different locations. Everyone is friendly, open and willing to help with questions.
Al Yuen
Senior Director Application Team Motor Mounts, Farmington Hills, Michigan, US
Al Yuen is Senior Director Application Team Motor Mounts in Farmington Hills, Michigan, US. Since 2002 he is supporting Sales and Engineering along the entire development process – from sourcing to production. Al is also responsible for program management and production support in Farmington Hills, and is managing projects for one of the largest US car manufacturers.
We as a team push boundaries to meet the needs of our customers.
I enjoy the variety of tasks. We as a team push boundaries to meet the needs of our customers. Completing a project really satisfies me. I am proud to know and to work with certain individuals who hold themselves to a high standard of performance and are good role models for the younger engineers. They exhibit high levels of integrity, knowledge, experience, diplomacy, dedication and more. I’m happy to be part of that team.
Corporate Functions
Anja Krogull
Account Manager, Air Springs Light Vehicle, Hamburg, Germany
Anja joined Vibracoustic in 2016 as Sales Assistant and has worked with one customer from the beginning. As participant in the Emerging Talent Program, Anja worked directly for our Management Board. In 2018 she took over the position of Air Springs Light Vehicle Account Manager, and appreciates the mix of commercial activities and insight into our NVH expertise.
Within the global network of Vibracoustic, I can collaborate with the brightest minds of the industry.
From day one, I could quickly develop professionally by learning-on-the-job, participating in development programs, and by taking on responsibility for my own projects. Today, I have a diversified, exciting and challenging job in a very flexible and supportive working atmosphere, which is characterized by very appreciative and trusting collaboration among all colleagues and managers.
Nethra Madhukar
HR IT Manager, Darmstadt, Germany
Nethra joined Vibracoustic in 2019. She is heading the implementation of a global HR project to digitalize all related HR processes at Vibracoustic. With this project she is introducing new state-of-the-art technology to manage Human Resources.
At Vibracoustic I love the internationality in culture and the people who define the organization.
I support the global HR organization in tackling operational and strategic challenges that arise with increasing digitalization and the high speed of change in the automotive industry. Vibracoustic for me is a great place to work because I can think outside the box and brainstorm new ideas and approaches. My strategic recommendations that contribute to expanding our leading market position as a specialized NVH supplier are highly valued.
Lu Wang
Accountant, Yantai, China
Lu has been part of the Vibracoustic team in Yantai since 2015.
Great company, great people, great job.
Vibracoustic pays attention to people and provides a platform for all employees to show their abilities. The company offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. I like the working atmosphere at Vibracoustic: colleagues have a very strong team spirit and determination to collaborate, which makes them highly efficient in their way of working. That inspires me – day in and day out.
Raul Alberto Castrejon Villegas
Controller, Toluca, Mexico
At the end of 2014, Raul took over the position of Cost and Inventory Leader at our plant in Toluca, Mexico. This function includes responsibility for projects like the Operational Plan and Equipment Capacity.
Before we think of each other as operators, analysts, supervisors or managers, we all recognize each other as humans and that’s how we treat each other.
At Vibracoustic, we foster transparency, live mutual respect and give open feedback. I’m happy to be part of the Vibracoustic team. The company assigns me challenging and exciting tasks, while offering working conditions that match my work-life balance. I’m proud to wear my Vibracoustic shirt – inside and outside the company.
Şenay Gergil
Method and Documentation Technician, Bursa, Turkey
Şenay has been working for us since 1997. She is responsible for Methods and Documentation at our plant in Bursa, Turkey, and is currently working on master data updates in SAP. She has taken on different roles in different projects and conducts in-house training for her colleagues in Bursa, based on her expertise and experience.
My colleagues are not just people who I work with, but great friends too.
Working with virtually every light vehicle manufacturer, commercial vehicle manufacturer and tier 1 supplier in the world to solve complex NVH challenges makes me proud and comes with lots of responsibilities. But even during a stressful working day I feel welcome and appreciated by my colleagues. They are not just people who I work with, but great friends too. What makes me even more proud is to be a part of a company that is committed to its people. Vibracoustic funds social projects.
Tim McGowen
Senior Director Logistics North America, South Haven, Michigan, US
Tim joined us in 2017 and hit the ground running, visiting all our 14 North American sites in the first six months. He received his first international assignment in October 2017 and spent two months at our site in Noida, India. Since January 2018, Tim has been back in North America and is now Senior Director Logistics, responsible for planning and managing our logistics in the US, Mexico and Brazil.
Vibracoustic is the right place for me to evolve and reach my full potential.
End of 2016, I was looking for a new job. I felt I’d outgrown the company I was employed with back then. I’m so lucky to have got to know Vibracoustic – it’s a company that puts great emphasis on training and development. Vibracoustic is the right place for me to evolve and reach my full potential. Finally, I was given the opportunities for growth I was pursuing.
Production
Önder Uysal
Production Operator, Bursa, Turkey
Önder joined Vibracoustic in 2007 as Production Operator. Since then, he has completed multiple qualified training courses to grow personally and professionally. Currently, Önder is working on introducing a new technical solution to further increase process efficiency and production time.
You’ll never hear us say: we’ve always done it like that!
Vibracoustic puts safety first on every shop floor around the globe. Vibracoustic spares no effort to train the workforce in Health, Safety and Environment topics and therefore demonstrates that the company cares for us and our health. This increases not only my own awareness of these topics, but the awareness of the entire production workforce. We enjoy combining work experience with creativity, which is why you’ll never hear us say: ´we’ve always done it like that!` Internal exchanges of ideas enhance our skills and foster synergy. We embrace a team culture in which we help each other whenever needed. All these factors are reflected in our working culture.
Oscar Rodríguez Márquez
Tool Technician, Toluca, Mexico
Oscar joined Vibracoustic in 2011. At first he was employed as a Mold Cleaner, he then progressed to Mold Changer, and is now working as Tool Technician in our plant in Toluca. In this function he is supporting production by ensuring the smooth functioning of all tools required at our production process in Toluca.
At Vibracoustic, my drive to grow and to develop professionally is highly appreciated.
Good work and the courage to take on new tasks is valued. In 2016, I asked my local HR manager for a flextime working model as I wanted to begin my Mechatronic Engineering studies. Not only did Vibracoustic agree to it, the company also provided me with a scholarship. For me, this is the right place to reach my full potential and achieve my goal of working as an engineer.
Ricardo Manhi
Customer Services Manager, Taubaté, Brazil
Ricardo joined Vibracoustic in 2016. As a Customer Service Manager, he is our customers’ point of contact for any questions regarding quality and logistics.
Our team spirit is unique. Everyone is aligned in pursuit of the same goal: Adding comfort to mobility.
We at Vibracoustic are challenging the status quo and are constantly striving to find the perfect solution for any of our customer’s NVH challenges. Our team spirit is unique, and everyone is aligned in pursuit of the same goal: Adding comfort to mobility. I’m proud of our technological contributions to cars and trucks offered in the market. You feel the difference, but until today you didn’t know that’s us.
Zeynep Ergüler
Laboratory Assistant, Bursa, Turkey
Zeynep has been part of the Material Surface Treatment Team since 2010. Driven by their deep material science expertise, she and her team add comfort to mobility with excellent NVH solutions. Zeynep was part of the project team “I-chemistry”, whose goal was to ensure optimum protection for all employees during our production process.
Here you can find a state-of-the-art working environment with regards to safety, processes and tools.
At Vibracoustic, you can find a state-of-the-art working environment with regards to safety, processes and tools. Safety first is the key principle for all shop floors worldwide. It’s all about the details when it comes to producing best-in-class solutions, and as a Chemist I compile the basis of all of them. My precision at work is appreciated, as is my mindset to constantly learn and improve.
Stacy Young
Senior Operator and Trainer, Morganfield, Kentucky, US
Stacy started at Vibracoustic in Morganfield, Kentucky, US in 2015. As Senior Operator and Trainer, he runs three machines in our plant and trains new team members.
We at Vibracoustic are one big family: Everyone is made to feel important and treated like they matter.
When I started at Vibracoustic, I felt very welcome. People were friendly and I was able to pick up my training quickly. I want to pass this feeling on to all new team members now. I love to see my colleagues’ success and their personal and professional development after I’ve trained them. We at Vibracoustic are one big giant family: Everyone is made to feel important and treated like they matter.
