Henrique Pinto

Experience

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  Biotechnolgy College-National Reference Lab for food contact materials

  May 2004 - Dec 2008

  Packaging Engineer

  - Mathematical modeling of food/packaging interactions. - Shelf-life studies- Packaging systems and their materials: paper, glass, metal and plastic- Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) studies, - Aseptic packaging,( A1 Tetra Pak).- Packaging consumption patterns studies.

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  Parafix (APLIX Group)

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2015

  Product Management

  2012: APLIX Reclosable Fasteners ("velcro") Applications/customer development. Automotive seats and Headliners and other interior trims.Textile/Plastic reclosabble fasteners for automotive and industry applications. Market assessment and accounts management.Technical assistance. Project/program management. New Manufacture units installation (diecut process, PU laminating process) AUTOMOTIVE CORE TOOLS: APQP,PPAP,CEP,MSA,FMEA2009: Product/process development projects: Laminating/adhesive technology. Show less

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  Buckman

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2021

  Product & Technical Coordinator

  Support on leather product development, processes and technologies,Technical Representatives and Distributors Training on product applicationProduct Line alignment with Market needsTechnical Support and continuous improvement projectsSupport Strategic Marketing Managing the leather development and apllication Laboratory Plant-Sales interface projects

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  Buckman Laboratorios

  Apr 2021 - now

  LATAM Leather Technical Manager

  Product Development & Management (Business Case, Field Trials, technical presentations, product sheets)Project Management (product improvements, cost reduction, raw materials & suppliers)Application and development Laboratory ManagerSales Operations Interface with Manufacturing Plant Technical Support to LATAM Leather Sales Team (Training, interface with R&D, QC, Technical Services and Regulatory affairs)