Alberto Kurosawa Email & Phone Number

State Of São Paulo, Brazil

Sao Paulo

Responsible for developing new products for the OEM, AFTERMARKET and MRO markets in the agricultural, industrial and automotive segments, products such as: Bearings, hub units, plummer blocks, agricultural chains, industrial chains, lubricating oils, greases, seals, discs, wheels, etc.Responsible for defining specifications, approving processes, approving suppliers and validating private label products manufactured in partnership with Chinese manufacturers.Technical support (product and application) for external customers in selection, design, specification definitions, improving application performance and troubleshooting premature field failures, etc.Technical support for internal customers such as sales, marketing, supplies, planning, logistics, etc.Presentation of new products, launch of products that meet customer quality and performance expectations.Project management (life calculation, sample analysis, bench tests, durability and validation tests) of products with local and international suppliers.Technical support for suppliers in China for evaluation, process improvement, improvement of the quality management system, continuous improvement of product quality, cost reduction, audits, etc.Post-sales technical assistance to customers with visits, applications study, technical investigation analyses, benchmarking, issuing technical reports and training.Knowledge of APQP, TS16949, IATF16949 requirements in product development.

São Paulo

Helping people and companies in matters of technical support and business strengthening.

Suzano, São Paulo, Brasil

Responding to the local CEO and to VPs of the technological center USA and Japan, I was responsible for the Brazilian Technological Center, providing technical support and innovations in the company's operations and demand in Brazil and Mercosur.Management and analysis of adhesions in customer interface activities, sales, eng. sales, eng. application, eng. process, supplies, quality, production, maintenance, as well as support for achieving manufacturing goals and meeting commercial goals.Alignment of new business strategies (MTP) with local management and consolidation of development road maps. Participation in the global meeting of technological centers held in Japan presenting regional strategies for new products and status of their projects.Manage the flow, plan, structure and consolidate the daily, weekly, monthly and MTP execution of activities with the team to carry out: R&D, tests, trials, analyzes, investigations, root cause and metrology.Management of high performance multifunctional teams to provide engineering services, projects, products, quality assurance, product warranty, and field problem solving for the segment of: automakers, auto parts, agricultural equipment, construction, mining, steel, paper , electric motors, reducers, pumps, authorized distributors, etc.Engagement in the “plant recovering” project. Integrated cost reduction project (product-process), aiming at increasing productivity with new processes and new suppliers, but ensuring their competitiveness and quality based on adequate production methods and engineering specifications.Management and purchase control of equipment, instruments, supplies, materials, making test devices (jigs), as well as equipment maintenance and building maintenance. Control of Capex, Budget and SG&A, as well as management of the department's administrative and operational routines with KPI and OKR.

São Paulo E Região, Brasil

Responding to the commercial VP, I was responsible for the development of new products and new businesses, prospecting new customers, products, markets and businesses for the company in Brazil and Mercosul.Market share study, SWOT, benchmarking of competing products / businesses, to identify the real commercial situation of the company in each of the segments aiming at better strategic directions in decision making in the company's business.Prospecting for new applications / markets / customers and researching regional trends and product planning to be increased in the product portfolio through the viability and availability of global portfolios.Work together with the commercial area as a partner with large companies and current customers, taking the vision of collaboration and strategic vision of technology to develop new business opportunities and the development of new products.Encourage and develop new national and international suppliers for the supply of products and solutions in the market through co-creation with partners, whether in the production and marketing chain of knowledge, using their own technologies, those of partners or third parties or developing new ones.Operating segment:Industrial replacement products for the planter segment.Products for OEM market and replacement of the agricultural machinery segment.Products for automotive aftermarket.Products for motorcycle aftermarket.Products for tracking wind energy (wind power).Mining tracking products.Technical and commercial feasibility study, as well as pricing for launching new products.Project management with the PMBOK methodology.Management and coordination of marketing events to launch new products.

Manaus, Amazonas, Brasil

Responding to the Product Director, I was responsible for structuring product engineering in Manaus to ensure product development and innovations in the automaker's operations in Brazil.Team management of multifunctional and multicultural projects for launching new models (minior change, facelift and new model) of motorcycles, scooters and outboards, example of models launched: Factor YBR125, Fazer YS250, XVS950, XJ6, Crypton 115, Ténéré 250, Ténéré 660, F20, F40, F60, as well as the development of bi-fuel technology for 150cc and 250cc engines.Participation in market research and coordination in the development of low cost vehicle, aiming at launching a strategic product, applying the concurrent engineering, bechmarking and workshop methodology involving the areas involved to reduce the development time, cost of the manufacturing process and cost of parts purchased and consequently resulting in product cost reduction.Contact with government agencies for regulatory matters and compliance with interministerial ordinances, technical note, resolutions and other legislation. Ensure compliance with the PPB Law that establishes the minimum set of operations in the factory by submitting documentation to the government agency for approval.Management of a multidisciplinary team for: supplier development, prototype assembly, pilot lot evaluation, component testing, benchmarking, CE and continuous improvement study for products and processes, cost reduction, field failure, increased productivity and profitability.Management of the construction of test laboratories, acquisition of the necessary equipment for the department, Capex and management of the administrative and operational routines of the department.

Report to the Director of the Automotive Unit.Lead the development of new products in conjunction with the commercial area, carrying out market share, SWOT, comparative and benchmark studies to define the company's automotive business strategies.Supervision of critical analysis activities of the product in the quotation phase, identifying and defining critical, special characteristics and specific product requirements, as well as studies related to the possibility of manufacturing, investments, supplier development, development time, productive capacity and cost manufacturing.Participation in the global sourcing project to provide a steering mechanism for GMB, accompanied by negotiations and kick off meeting in Japan, audits in the manufacturing process and other technical meetings.Project Management for automakers and auto parts such as: HONDA, TOYOTA, VW, MAN, GM, DAIMLER CHRYSLER, CUMMINS, IVECO, MOTO HONDA, YAMAHA, J. TOLEDO, BOSCH, VALEO, DENSO, DELPHI, TRW, ZF, GATES, AGCO, CHN, JOHN DEERE, etc.Implementation of the project management system based on PMBOK to control the development of new products and new projects, aiming to meet the deadline, cost and quality according to established plans.Development and approval of components for applications such as:Wheel hubs.Steering mechanisms.Transmissions.Alternators.Tensioning pulleys.Air compressor.Viscous clutch.Motorcycles.Elaboration of the scope of the “project to implement the technological center in Brazil”, aiming at strengthening the brand in Brazil, streamlining and reducing costs of development processes, increasing the level of quality in technical support, increasing sales and increasing customer satisfaction . Approval of the project by the headquarters with the construction started in 2007.Management of technical service, support and customer satisfaction.

Report to the engineering manager.Coordination of the development of new products and projects by analyzing the application requirements, specific product requirements, customer requirements, performing a critical analysis of the technical specification of the product, product quality, process and design.Responsible for planning and managing the administrative and operational routines of the service department, as well as periodic visits and prospecting for customers, aiming to ensure excellence in the execution of developments and the continuous search for customer satisfaction. Named by VW as the number one supplier for the development of FOX wheel bearings.Follow up of the implementation projects of the automated line type MCB with a monthly production capacity of 10,000 pieces, as well as monitoring homologation with the auto parts manufacturers.Project coordination for product development for customers such as: HONDA, TOYOTA, VW, GM, DAIMLER CHRYSLER, VW, CUMMINS, IVECO, MOTO HONDA, YAMAHA, SUZUKI, BMW, BOSCH, VALEO, DENSO, DELPHI, TRW, ZF, GATES, LITENS, AGCO, CHN, VALTRA, JACTO, JOHN DEERE, VALE, USIMINAS, CSN, METSO, WEG, SEW, KSB, JUMIL, MARCHESAN, WALNUT, NSK DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK, etc.Development and approval of products for applications such as:Wheel Hubs,Alternators,Tensioner pulleys,Air compressors,Motorcycles,Electric motors,Agricultural machinery,Bombs,Reducers,Laminators,Conveyors,Crushers, etc.Analysis of components replaced under warranty.Testing and issuing reports.Training at Japan's technology center.Application study and design calculations of bearings and counterparts.Other activities.- Elaboration of procedures.- Standardization of technical documents according to ISO9000.- Preparation for audits.- Assistance to internal and external auditors.- Support for ISO 9002 certification.

Report to the engineering manager.Coordination of the development of new products and projects by analyzing the application requirements, specific product requirements, customer requirements, performing a critical analysis of the technical specification of the product, product quality, process and design.Project coordination for product development for customers such as: HONDA, TOYOTA, VW, GM, DAIMLER CHRYSLER, VW, CUMMINS, IVECO, MOTO HONDA, YAMAHA, SUZUKI, BMW, BOSCH, VALEO, DENSO, DELPHI, TRW, ZF, GATES, LITENS, AGCO, CHN, VALTRA, JACTO, JOHN DEERE, VALE, USIMINAS, CSN, METSO, WEG, SEW, KSB, JUMIL, MARCHESAN, WALNUT, NSK DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK, etc.Coordination of implementation projects to manufacture a new generation of high performance bearings for compact alternators from Bosch and Valeo, as well as homologation of front and rear wheel bearings for Corolla.Follow up of the implementation projects of the automated line type MCB with a monthly production capacity of 10,000 pieces, as well as monitoring homologation with the auto parts manufacturers.Development and approval of products for applications such as:Wheel hubs, alternators, tensioner pulleys, air compressors, motorcycles, electric motors, agricultural machinery, pumps, reducers, rolling mills, conveyors, crushers, etc.Responsible for coordinating schedules and preparing samples for testing, APQP documentation, conducting simulation tests, monitoring field tests, monitoring process audits by EQF, submitting PPAP and starting mass production.Responsible for the guarantee and quality of products replaced under warranty or field failures. Conducting investigations and issuing reports. Other activities.- Elaboration of procedures.- Standardization of technical documents according to QS 9000.- Preparation for audits.- Support for QS 9000 certification.- Technical lectures.

São Paulo, Brasil

Report to the application engineering and technical sales manager.Development of new products and projects analyzing the application requirements, specific product requirements, customer requirements, performing a critical analysis of the technical specification of the product, the quality of the product, the process and the project.Follow up of the implementation projects of the automated and exclusive line of the Hub1 type wheel bearing with a monthly production capacity of 100,000 parts, as well as monitoring of approval with automakers such as VW and GM.Monitoring of product and project development for customers such as: TOYOTA, VW, GM, VW, CUMMINS, MOTO HONDA, YAMAHA, BOSCH, TRW, ZF, AGCO, VALTRA, JACTO, VALE, USIMINAS, CSN, METSO, MAKITA, WEG , SEW, KSB, JUMIL, MARCHESAN, WALNUT, NSK DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK, etc.Monitoring of the maintenance of the rolling cylinders in steel mills, carrying out inspections and evaluations on the bearings with a new sealing and lubrication system under test.Presentation of product portfolios to new customers.Dissemination of the brand and products in universities, fairs, events and companies.Approval of the brand with customers with restrictions, presenting technical data and results, as well as performing comparative tests.Promotion of meetings with distributor and applicator networks all over Brazil to promote the brand with institutional and technical lectures aiming at winning new customers / users.Making catalogs and manuals.Participation in specialized fairs such as FEIMAFE, AUTOMEC, etc.More than 150 technical lectures given to engineers, buyers, sellers, distributors network and end users from different industries such as: assemblers, auto parts, steel mills, sugar mill, agricultural, paper mills, mining companies, etc.

Report to the Chief of Engineering.Main activities.Customer service technical assistance.- Clarification of the originality of the products.- Types and characteristics.- Selection of products.- Main dimensions.- Tolerances.- Types of lubricants.- Types of materials.- Care with handling.- Life calculation.- Projects for sizing counter parts.Technical field assistance.- Verification of the complaint on the customer's equipment.- Noise analysis.- Vibration analysis.- Analysis of temperature and other conditions.- Technical clarifications on products and operation.- Technical recommendations on handling and installation and removal tools.- Calculation of selection and dimensioning.- Technical lectures.Investigation of products under suspicion of quality problems.- Noise inspection.- Dimensional inspection- Material analysis- Contaminant analysis- Analysis of lubricants- Analysis of internal and external conditions.- Preparation of reportsQuality assurance.- Research report.- Identification of the root cause.- Containment of the problem.- Definition of corrective action.- Implementation of solution.- Prevention of recurrence.- Closing report with satisfactory result.Customers served.- Assemblers.- Auto parts.- Manufacturers of electric motors.- Mechanical workshops.- Maintenance areas in general.- Steel mills.- Mechanical industries.- Distributors.Other activities.- Elaboration of procedures.- Standardization of technical documents according to ISO9000.- Preparation for audits.- Assistance to internal and external auditors.- Support for ISO 9002 certification.- More than 50 technical lectures given.

Manufacturer of special vehicles.Main activities carried out.- Reporting to the production manager.- Daily meeting with the representatives of the areas.- Daily production control and recording.- Analysis of the production result (planned X carried out) and report to PCP manager and production manager.- Identification and reporting of contingencies and problems in the production line to the company's management.- Verification, collection and reporting on the lack of inputs.- Planning and control of productive materials.- Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly production plan.- Sizing of labor, material and schedule for vehicle rework.- Sizing of labor and study of productive capacity.- Monitoring of pilot production to identify the new particularities and production needs.- Weekly meeting with sales, purchases and production.

National company manufacturer of PVC pipes and sanitary metals.Main activities performed:- Daily production record (planned X performed) with reporting to factory supervisor.- Study of methods and processes (chronoanalysis).- Standard time study.- Standard cost and pricing study.- Quality assurance.- Planning and production control.- Logistics.- Maintenance.

Brasil

- Soil preparation.- Planting of cereals such as: rice, soy, corn, beans, peanuts, etc.- Planting of vegetables, fruits and vegetables.- Spraying,- Fertilization,- Fight pests.- Irrigation.- Harvest.- Drying.- Storage.- Rice processing.- Japanese irrigation system for planting rice seedlings.- Leveling the land for irrigation (terracing).- Tractor, loader and backhoe operator.- Harvester operator.- Truck driver- Maintenance of machinery and equipment.- General administration services: Purchase of inputs, equipment and materials, sale of products and schedule of activities.

Especializacao, Mecanica Automobilistica

Mba, Administracao De Projetos

Engenharia Mecânica, Engineering

Contemporary Topics In Project Management, Administração De Projetos