Rodrigo Neves

Experience

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  Contato Visual Comercio E Industria

  Jun 2010 - Feb 2011

  CAD/CAM Programmer
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  America Comércio de Máquinas e Equipamentos

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

  Mechanical Designer

  I was in charge of designing equipment for hotel industry using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCad to design parts, assembles and technical drawing. I was also responsible for discovering and certify new suppliers according to the company’s quality standards, monitoring the equipment assembly and reviewing the design if it was necessary. Empowered of much creativity and applying mechanical design concepts, I designed some equipment, which now are part of company’s portfolio (luggage trolleys, room service carts, tables, devices and utensils for hotels, as well as other equipment. Show less

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  Maxmill Tecnologia em Processos

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2015

  Mechanical Designer

  Planning and development of new equipment design focused on food processing industry and assisted by Computer-Aided Design (CAD), AutoDesk Inventor. I was in charge of specifying materials, accessories and mechanical components according to each application and purpose; Discover and certify new suppliers following quality standards; Define of all mechanical manufacturing processes necessary to manufacture all equipment parts, as well as review parts design drawings before have them manufactured. Therefore, I was responsible to design and follow from beginning to end the manufacturing of Batch Reactor, Impact Machine, Receiving Hoppers, Mass Mixers, Storage Silos, Liquid Tanks, Airlock (air seals) Valves, Crew Conveyor, Bag Filter, as well as other equipment. Show less

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  Sunnyvale Comércio e Representações

  Mar 2015 - May 2023

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  Solid experience in mechanical designer, I have been developing solutions for industrial coding and marking system (inkjet, print & apply, laser and dot peen marking); inspection and quality control system (X-ray, metal detector, checkweighers); packaging and vacuum system (vacuum sealer, streamfeeder, manual and automatic sealer) and palletizing systems.I am responsible for receiving and understanding customer's needing and convert it into an applicable solution within mechanical engineering concept. Holding meeting and visits on site to gather information and understand the customer’s needing; Assisting sales and commercial department; Preparing budget forecast to manufacture equipment and solutions; Designing projects assisted by AutoDesk Inventor; Applying engineering concepts, cost-effectiveness and regulations inherent to each solution, equipment, machine or devices.In addition, I have been holding projects such as incorporate an inspection and quality control system with X-ray and metal detector into customer’s product line; Designing conveyors; Reject system for non-good product; Tracking system; All under NR-12 (Regulatory Brazilian standard for Machinery and Work Equipment Safety). Show less

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  KHS Group

  May 2023 - now

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  Mechanical Designer Engineer focused in dry environments for retrofit projects, particularly in palletization and package transportation. Assisted by engineering softwares, including CREO Parametric, PTC Windchill, and AutoCAD Mechanical.-Conducting detailed analysis of the existing facilities or equipment to be modernized or upgraded.-Developing detailed plans and specifications for the retrofit, including calculations, drawings, and the selection of materials and components;-Estimating project costs, including materials, labor, and delivery schedules;-SupervisIng the installation and assembly of new components or systems, ensuring that everything is done according to the plans;-Maintain accurate records of all project stages, including drawings, specifications, test reports, and technical documentation;-Handling any changes or issues that arise during the project and make adjustments;-Deliver the completed retrofit project to the client, ensuring that all goals and requirements have been met;- Provide post-installation support and monitor the performance of retrofitted systems, offering maintenance services as needed. Show less