Experience

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  Storck indústria mecanica ltda

  Sept 1993 - Jul 1994

  Intern on mechanical engineering

  • Responsible for designing all key components for the first rubber injection machine produced by Storck, from concept to prototype & test phases including the development of prototype suppliers.• Designed several technical rubber parts (injection and compression process) according to unique design requirements and for specific applications like paper industry, bank ATM, automobile, telecommunications, electro-electronics, etc.• Development and validation of new rubber composites with high properties demands (thermal, chemical, mechanical) and unique characteristics (colour, functional, durability, UV resistance, etc)• Responsible to perform rubber raw material qualification tests according to applicable standards (ISO, ASTM) Show less

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  Furukawa electric latam

  Aug 1994 - Mar 2003

  Project and product development engineer

  . Multiples roles and duties from intern to Project and product development engineer. Leader of small team of 4 engineers, responsible for project plan, design, prototype, supplier development, in/ou sourcing, product verification and validation, packaging development, product cost calculation, production support and product documentation (product data sheet, drawings and technical specifications, BoM, production and assembly instructions, service manuals).. Responsible for defining product requirements with marketing and directly with customers/end users, translating then into design requirements for project execution. Responsible for planning and executing of accessories homologation process.. 40+ projects and products delivered, supporting the growth and consolidation of Furukawa cable and broadband systems product portfolio (indoor optical adapters and outdoor optical boxes, rack and complements, cable organizers and several others accessories).. Part of core team in the pilot competence mapping program in the company, collecting and defining the core competences necessary for the team and assessing existing gaps.. Implemented CAD system PRO/E in the company, from platform selection, business case, training, start-up and roll-out.. Patent application PI9801968 – Distribuidor interno de fibras ópticas.Main other projects.. Cabling system and optical fibre accessories product line renewal... OEM and Private Label cable system projects/products in partnership with Chinese suppliers, reducing by 50% the product cost and improving sales margin... Developed an innovative radio controlled equipment used to inspect ground wire cable in high voltage power lines, reducing >30% inspection time and costs and eliminating personal safety risks... Responsible for the project plan of the first fibre optic shelter conceptual project in partnership with universities, using tax benefits from Brazilian government (Lei da Informática). Show less

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  Volvo group trucks technology

  Mar 2003 - now

  . Responsible to develop and deliver vehicles and/or driveline, services in the Vehicle and Powertrain Range. leading cross functional team (engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, aftersales). Applying agile methodology in project/product management.. Leading strategic, high complex, high risk and high budget projects, with a numerous stakeholders and reporting at executive level.Main projects:. EU6 project for Brazil and Latin America, leading more than 10 project manages and 100+ members. Global Volvo FH/FM fuel face Project of Euro3-5 emissions levels, delivering significant fuel consumption reduction through innovative SW functions, also resolving ECUs obsolescence problem.. I-shift components production in Brazil, with very important contribution for global production capacity increase and also Brazilian local content. Show less . Project manager of full scale powertrain related projects, driving technical solutions, bringing to platform committee, requesting, discussing and approving concepts and product modifications requests, following platform directives (diversity, communalization, regulations, homologation, etc).. Led dedicated and co-located project team, being responsible for co-worker development, personal review (PBP), communication cascading, training needs, competences mapping.. Led big and complex projects with more than 5 project leaders and 50+ members.Main projects:.. Global Volvo FH/FM fuel face Project covering Euro3-5 emissions level, developing innovative SW functions, improving fuel consumption also reducing SW diversity... Platform project of improved Volvo Automated transmission (I-Shift) for very severe construction applications, releasing a new product offer for Volvo, Renault and Mack Trucks, tripling the product life and leveraging the sales... Delivered VM I-Shift the first Volvo vehicle with I-Shift in combination with vendor engine. Innovative and risky approach taken delivering real added value to the company and end-user, with highest featured MHDV in Brazilian market, improving comfort and fuel consumption, increasing sales margin and leveraging volumes... Managed very complex global project of hybrid/electric hybrid articulated buses, from requirements definition, requirements breakdown, concept solutions investigation/selection and business case. Show less . Project manager of powertrain related projects, leading cross functional local and global teams, delivering complex powertrain systems with full responsibility for the project plan, scope, time, cost, quality and human resources.. Managed projects with USA and Mexico working with global suppliers.. Acting Chief project manager of I-shift local content project for SA market, during industrialization and closing phases.Main other projects delivered:.. Volvo VM Euro5 and Volvo FEB Euro5 with featured powertrain transmission system increasing the product offer and applications... Application project of Volvo FM 11 litres engine Euro5 emissions, delivering the complete powertrain with improved performance and lower fuel consumption. Project cost reduced in 30%... Assembly line of Volvo I-Shift transmission, including local integration in Brazil. Reducing product cost & capital tied up... Production of I-Shift gears and Shafts for NAM market, increasing global capacity and in supporting NAFTA local content... Volvo bus B7R Euro5 model for Latin America markets. Show less • Responsible for transmissions in Latin America application site. Responsible for product and cost reduction projects, production support, technical interface with suppliers, managing and solving product quality problems.• Short term assignment in Sweden working for advanced engineering project. Delivered the concept analysis of innovative hydraulic wheel drive system for trucks. Product launched after in Europe.• Developed the first Volvo Latin America patent which delivered improved quality and performance of truck gear shifting system, reducing field quality problems warranty costs by almost 90%. Patent application PCT/IB2006/001446 Dispositivo para evitar escape de marchas em caixa de câmbio para veículos comerciais.• Main projects: .. Delivered 10+ cost reduction and quality improvement projects, increasing revenues and reducing warranty costs. .. Delivered powertrain transmission project for the first and Volvo Front Engine Bus (FEB) Euro 3 and Euro5 with innovative gear shifting in the segment. .. Developed Volvo VM Euro3 powertrain transmission system with high reliability level and performance. .. Conducted an application project of Transmission for construction vocational application with high durability level and features, enabling additional applications for Volvo VM and increasing sales by 5%. .. Delivered powertrain transmission project for the first launching of Volvo VM truck, Euro2 emission level. .. Delivered local made Volvo Manual transmission Project, with proved quality, securing 100% local content and reducing product cost in ~10%. Show less

  • Lead Chief Project Manager

    May 2018 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jun 2013 - May 2018

  • Project Manager

    Dec 2007 - Jun 2013

  • Project Manager - short assignment in Sweden

    Sept 2007 - Dec 2007

  • Senior Product Development Engineer and Project Leader

    Mar 2003 - Sept 2007