Amanda Funaki

Experience

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  INSTITUTO AMBIENTAL DO PARANÁ

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Administrative Intern

  Environmental Institute of Paraná (IAP) is an environmental agency that, since 2020, has been renamed as the Water and Land Institute (IAT) following its merger with other governmental bodies. Key responsibilities:- Evaluate pipelines, terminals, and fuel stations according to current legislation- Assist customers with the licensing processes- Review documentation related to environmental licensing processes for fuel storage facilities.Achievements:- Organized incoming processes and developed the use of checklists to ease the document evaluation, which resulted in the elimination of outdated processes and saved time for other activities. Show less

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  PCI Parana Industria de Circuitos Impressos Ltda

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2017

  Quality Control Intern

  Manufacturing company specialized in printed circuit board production for electronics businesses. Key responsibilities:- Guarantee the quality control (QC) of chemical baths and intermediate products- Conduct physical-chemical and mechanical tests- Manage the wastewater treatment system.

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  Enaex

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2024

  Enaex Brazil is a local leading company in manufacturing products, technologies, and solutions for rock blasting. Key responsibilities:- Develop new products, focusing on ammonium nitrate-based explosives- Propose and/or implement process improvement for cost reduction (optimization / higher efficient processes) or environmental compliance- Deliver presentations and technical training sessions- Perform operational audits in branches (manufacturing) and clients (mines and quarries)- Participate and conduct safety risk assessment (PRA, HAZOP)- Promote standardization and management of safety related documents of chemical products according to current regulations (ISO, NBR, NR, Hazcom, GHS).Achievements:- Commissioning of two base emulsions at the Cezarina/GO site, which is the largest, most recent, and most technologically advanced bulk emulsion plant in Brazil (2024)- Participation in the 1st edition of the "Youth Professionals Program", focusing on the development of Emotional Intelligence, Presentation Skills, Learning Agility, Leadership, and Strategic Business Management (2023-24). Show less Key responsibilities:- R&D of new products with scale-up and testing in clients, resulting in implementation of new processes- Elaborate process improvement proposal to reduce wastewater generation (PFD, P&ID, Layout)- Technical support for production and operation area (monitoring quality aspects and process improvement opportunities)- Run quality audits and development of continuous improvement processes- Elaborate process documentation and training of good practices for deploying explosive emulsions- Elaborate process and product specification through statistical studies (SPC).Achievements:- Conduct training about explosive emulsion, their quality control, and handling safety for manufacturing sites and clients (2022)- Successfully launched Pirex®, the only product specially designed for reactive ground in Brazil. Demonstrated strong project management and research skills from initial concept to product release.- Participated as a representative of the department in a corporate innovation workshop through the BRDE Labs initiative, which connects participating companies with startups to address their challenges (2021). Show less Key responsibilities:- R&D of highly energetic explosive emulsions using Design of Experiments (DOE) and image analysis- Comprehend deeply equipment's operation mode- Develop new testing methodologies in pursuit of innovations and objectiveness- Lead a DMAIC project.Achievements:- 30% reduction in the complaint index of one of the products, resulting in significant reductions in economic losses from fines and extra taxes with problem-solving tools (Ishikawa, Brainstorming, 8D).- Innovation product patent: "Chemical composition of explosive emulsion with FGAN and its obtaining process". Show less

  • Chemical Engineer

    May 2023 - Jun 2024

  • R&D Technical Analyst - AN-based explosives

    May 2020 - Apr 2023

  • Master Researcher - Explosive Emulsions

    Apr 2018 - Apr 2020
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  Orica

  Aug 2024 - now

  Chemical Engineer (PPIS Technologist - EMEA)

  A global leader in mining and infrastructure solutions, specializing in the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals, and geotechnical monitoring.Key responsibilities:- Development, scaling, and implementation of products and technology processes to enhance productivity, safety, and operational efficiency- Technical support for manufacturing sites (ammonium nitrate-based explosives) and mining operations (open-pit and underground), including troubleshooting and training- Management of hot and reactive ground- Internal audits on product quality and safety (BoS) at manufacturing sites, including compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards- Support in change management processes- Participation in Hazard Studies (HAZID, HAZOP) as part of the technical team.Achievements:- Developed automated quality control systems for manufacturing sites in 3 countries, leveraging advanced skills in Excel Macro, Power BI, and Power Automate to enhance operational efficiency and improve quality standards. Show less