Experience

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  Zf friedrichshafen

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2015

  - Technical project leader of a new clutch disc development focused on light commercial vehicles, including technical definition activities as well as close interaction with cross-functional team (sales, quality, purchasing, manufacturing and experimental areas), across regions (EUA and Europe), with respect to scope, budget and timing control;- New component and clutches sets development for current and new applications, includingdimensional calculation, 2D drawing and 3D modeling (Pro/Engineer - Creo Parametric);- Structural calculation of components and assemblies using the finite element method (FEM) through both analytical verification and computational simulation (Pro/Mechanica - Creo Simulate);- Technical support to application engineering (passenger cars and heavy duty vehicles) areas;- Control engineering related documentation of current and new components/assemblies (documentation release and revision);- Product layout studies (interaction between clutch set and transmission, package evaluation, stack-up analysis and GD&T);- Prototype definition, according to clients' specific needs or bench/vehicular tests requirements;- Conduct design reviews and constructability reviews with other departments when necessary as well as critically evaluate dimensional and metallurgical reports issued internally. Show less - Support 3D Modeling, making 2D drawings (Pro/Engineer - Creo Parametric) and structural calculations;- Assist in engineering reports, release and distribution of drawings and control of drawing revisions;- Support product development cycle through the APQP process;- Support application engineers to carry out sizing calculations, analysis of product modification or standardization, construction of prototypes, modification of drawings, survey and preparation of market, customer, and product information;- Support application engineers and technical support to OEMs and aftermarket customers. Show less

  • Product Development Engineer

    Jan 2011 - Aug 2015

  • Experimental Engineering Intern

    Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Application Engineering (Heavy Duty Vehicles) Intern

    Sept 2009 - Sept 2010
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  Mahle

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2023

  NVH specialist role, supporting attribute and testing across South America's business units:- Manage NVH development from concept to production, acting as the subject matter expert for powertrain knowledge across the region;- Support R&D teams and NVH field claims resolution, leading problem solving discussions and design proposal changes to mitigate issues;- Manage and perform NVH subjective (jury tests) and objetive testings at vehicle and bench tests, with further results analysis via Müller-BBM PAK and Head Acoustics softwares;- Lead test preparation (procedure and protocol definition, as well as instrumentation selection);- Test reports elaboration and results presentation for internal and OEM clients, being the company's NVH attribute representative;- Local hemi-anechoic chamber reactivation and facility commissioning, leading set-up changes according to internal and external clients requirements.Acting coordinator of "Instrumentation, Projects & Special Measurements" laboratory, leading a group of 03 technicians:- Management of a team to deliver data acquisition and measurement solutions;- Ensure instrumentation requests are delivered to a high standard and in a timely manner, liasing with multiple stakeholders to remove blockers and negotiate priorities;- Manage planning and delivering to multiple clients, projects and test resources (vehicle evaluations and bench tests) concurrently;- Assessment, development and implementation of methodology, processes, and standards in line with business requirements and best practices;- Advise and support instrumentation customers with measurement options, data analysis and issue resolution, acting as a representative to internal and external (OEM) clients;- Lead resources allocation monitoring to guarantee complete personnel and testing resources occupation. Show less Technical project manager for new testing tools developments, with focus on dynamic/fatigue/structural evaluation and powertrain NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) assessment topics. Direct contact with MAHLE headquarters in Stuttgart (Germany) and responsibility for project scope definition, budget control (projects up to EUR 300k), resources allocation, timing monitoring and mapping/tracking delivery dependencies across a range of functional areas. Waterfall and agile project management proficiency.Engineer in charge of the "Component Fatigue Laboratory" (dynamic tests), leading a group of 02 technicians:- Definition and revision of test procedures and tests quotation, for internal clients across multiple business units and external clients as a service provider;- Preparation, supervision and evaluation of product validation on test benches;- Technical reports elaboration and approval; laboratory capacity utilization monitoring (KPIs) and resource planning and budget compliance;- Cooperation with development engineers of neighbouring skill teams for technical discussion. Show less

  • Testing and NVH Specialist

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Test Engineer and Project Manager

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2018
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  Jaguar land rover

  Feb 2023 - now

  Technical project leader

  - Delivery ownership of battery electric vehicle (BEV) powertrain projects, including cross-functional stakeholder management (application parts, EDU and HV battery teams) and acting as key interface between Vehicle engineering & Programme teams;- Ensure clear alignment on system targets, programme requirements and other key programme deliverables, prioritizing quality, cost and timescales as appropriate;- Manage planning, co-ordination, delivery and reporting to support the project using Product Development System principles;- Ensure all project deliverables and requirements are monitored, delivered and reported on time at each gateway and organise & lead appropriate interim review events;- Plan for and manage project risks, issues and dependencies to maximize likelihood of project success, escalating upwards where necessary;- Monitor performance and lead/facilitate or escalate problem resolution on all programme aspects of content delivery, including virtual build, physical build and launch support;- Track and support engineering parts releases to enable prototype and production builds to be delivered on time. Show less