Marcos Vargas

Experience

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  KS Pistões Ltda

  May 1997 - May 2007

  - Supervision of the low pressure and gravity foundry for the production of pistons and cylinders, leading a team of 62 employees;- Implementation of Lean Manufacturing methodologies in the casting, sawing, heat treatment and pre-machining processes, increasing efficiency and product quality;- Coordination of four Six Sigma projects, including the company's largest economic impact project (~U$370k), with a focus on waste reduction and production optimization;- Internal auditor responsible for maintaining and complying with quality and safety management systems, ensuring compliance with international standards. Show less - Coordination of the development of prototypes, new products, unconventional processes and metal alloys, ensuring innovation and improvements in the manufacture of pistons;- Managing a team of 16 employees, including 8 specialized technicians, ensuring efficient execution of development and optimization activities;- Supporting the project to build a new factory for the Aftermarket market, with a 100% Lean production flow, resulting in more efficient processes and a reduction in waste;- Coordination of three Six Sigma projects, leading initiatives for continuous improvement in production, reducing variations in processes and increasing operational efficiency. Show less - Improvement of the gravity foundry process, with a focus on reducing costs, minimizing scrap and improving production efficiency;- Implementation of optimization techniques in manufacturing, resulting in better operational performance and increased quality of cast products;- Definition and monitoring of galvanic and machining processes, guaranteeing quality control, compliance with technical standards and increased component lifespan;- Application of process and quality control methodologies, ensuring stability, reproducibility and continuous improvement in manufacturing. Show less

  • Foundry Supervisor

    Jul 2005 - May 2007

  • Development Coordinator

    May 2003 - Jul 2005

  • Process Engineer | Quality Technician

    May 1997 - May 2003
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  STIHL Ferramentas Motorizadas Ltda

  May 2007 - now

  - Development and structuring of the Third Party Business Division on the STIHL Brazil website, with a focus on diversifying operations and maximizing the use of production capacity;- Representing STIHL at the International Workshop for strategic alignment between the subsidiaries in the USA, Germany, Brazil and China, participating in discussions on innovation, industry trends and growth opportunities;- Participation in an international exhibition in the USA, with the aim of presenting STIHL as a benchmark company in the sector, highlighting its manufacturing and innovation capabilities;- Acting as an initial point of contact with potential clients, establishing relationships of trust and presenting customized solutions;- Responsible for the entire flow of new business development, ensuring the efficiency and quality of deliveries;- Monitoring the investments needed to implement new projects, ensuring a financial and strategic return. Show less - Leading the development of new products and processes, ensuring the technical viability and competitiveness of the products manufactured;- Management of series production of aluminum HPDC (High Pressure Die Casting), ensuring quality, efficiency and compliance with STIHL's global standards;- Development of new equipment and industrial automation, applying Industry 4.0 concepts to increase productivity and quality;- Responsible for series production processes, acting as a technical reference for continuous optimization;- Technical support for the piston development project at the factory in Germany, contributing technical expertise to optimize the manufacturing process. Show less Job Rotation - AsiaZAMA Precision Industry Manufacturing Phils., Inc.Responsible for 2 departments:1- Die Casting Manager2- Process Engineering Manager- Leadership in the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies such as SPC, DOE, Gage R&R, SMED, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, promoting increased efficiency, reducing defects and eliminating waste;- Development and improvement of die-casting molds (HPDC), increasing the number of cavities per mold, extending service life and reducing costs;- Coordination of the complete cycle of new products and processes, from prototype to large-scale production;- Leading global workshops (Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany and the USA) to benchmark and optimize moulds, reducing scrap and production downtime;- Implementation of the Lean Production System, including Hoshin Kanri, A3, PDCA, 6S, Kaizen, TOM and Idea Plus, strengthening the culture of continuous improvement. Show less

  • Senior Key Account

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Senior Process Development Specialist

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Process Engineering and Die Casting Manager

    Sept 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Foundry Supervisor

    Nov 2009 - Sept 2017

  • Job Rotation - Germany

    Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Foundry Process Analist

    May 2007 - Nov 2009
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  Andreas Stihl AG & Co. Kg

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  Job Rotation
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  ZAMA PRECISION INDUSTRY MANUFACTURING PHILIPPINES INC

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2020

  • Process Engineering and Die Casting Manager

    Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Die Cast Manager

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2018