André Ferraz Email & Phone Number

Piedmont, Italy

Sorocaba, São Paulo

• Responsible for GMAW/FCAW (MIG/MAG Processes), friction welding processes and CNC machining processes in the Heavy Axle Manufacturing Department (DEP).• Develop Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and valid internal books for manual and robotic processes. Support for the metallurgical lab in the welding analyses.• Start up new equipment for welding and machining operations on the shopfloor.• Support for the continued improvement department to define and improve the way of… Show more • Responsible for GMAW/FCAW (MIG/MAG Processes), friction welding processes and CNC machining processes in the Heavy Axle Manufacturing Department (DEP).• Develop Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and valid internal books for manual and robotic processes. Support for the metallurgical lab in the welding analyses.• Start up new equipment for welding and machining operations on the shopfloor.• Support for the continued improvement department to define and improve the way of working (SMED), looking at safety and efficiency of production, reducing waste and lost time (Lean Manufacturing).• Reduce the cycle times of welding and machining equipment with new technologies and advanced methods, searching and trying for new tools and partners.• Support for the welding traceability system, ensuring parameters outputs.• Robot's programmer in KUKA and Yaskawa languages, developing complex weld cycles, including logical for external signals (IO), safety sensors, and traceability controls.• Machinist and CNC programmer of lathes and vertical machining center in Siemens, Mazatrol and Fanuc controls• Head and maker of increasing capacity projects, ensuring tack-time and improving PPK capacity (Six Sigma/ PDCA/ DMAIC)• Develop and try out new robotic welding processes and CNC programs for launch and PPAP events.• Determine welding parameters for new manufacturing processes and write WPQR and WPS documentation. Show less

Contagem E Região, Brasil

• Specialist to develop a way of working to standardize and eliminate tasks and times, raising productivity and overall equipment efficiency (OEE) • Support the IT team to implement the OEE monitoring system on the shopfloor (MES).• Responsible for determining the staff necessary on the shopfloor, and establishing the way of working using SMED, Kamban, Workload and man’s occupation studies.• Head and maker of improvement efficiency and man’s occupation projects with a focus on Lean… Show more • Specialist to develop a way of working to standardize and eliminate tasks and times, raising productivity and overall equipment efficiency (OEE) • Support the IT team to implement the OEE monitoring system on the shopfloor (MES).• Responsible for determining the staff necessary on the shopfloor, and establishing the way of working using SMED, Kamban, Workload and man’s occupation studies.• Head and maker of improvement efficiency and man’s occupation projects with a focus on Lean manufacturing method, reducing waste and non-valuable tasks (headcount).• Report and follow-up on the real OEE and man's occupation on the shopfloor (headcount). Show less

Limeira E Região, Brasil

• Responsible for maintaining the quality and efficiency of automatic welding processes (with focus on robotic).• Develop programs for Kuka and Fanuc robotics in automatic welding processes, with a focus on MIG/ MAG (GMAW).• Support to develop and try out gages and tools used in the line production with welding robots.• Support to plan and develop new products and welding processes with focus on robotics lines.• Make workload studies to check robotics available on the shop… Show more • Responsible for maintaining the quality and efficiency of automatic welding processes (with focus on robotic).• Develop programs for Kuka and Fanuc robotics in automatic welding processes, with a focus on MIG/ MAG (GMAW).• Support to develop and try out gages and tools used in the line production with welding robots.• Support to plan and develop new products and welding processes with focus on robotics lines.• Make workload studies to check robotics available on the shop floor, increasing the parts welded in robots instead of welders (headcount).• Make chrono-analyses of production in welding robots to check capacity and number of shifts. Show less

Nova Odessa, São Paulo

• Write and review control plans and work instructions for CNC machine operators. • Execute and follow up on engineering department Six Sigma projects to reduce production costs and scraps and increase efficiency - OEE (DMAIC Method).• Performing 8D, Ishikawa, 5W2H and QRQC to avoid and correct quality issues and improve production lines and layout – Lean Manufacturing /Kaizen.• Support internal and external audit teams and support IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 certification… Show more • Write and review control plans and work instructions for CNC machine operators. • Execute and follow up on engineering department Six Sigma projects to reduce production costs and scraps and increase efficiency - OEE (DMAIC Method).• Performing 8D, Ishikawa, 5W2H and QRQC to avoid and correct quality issues and improve production lines and layout – Lean Manufacturing /Kaizen.• Support internal and external audit teams and support IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 certification audits.• Execute and follow up on PPAP events and new process development. Support and execution of new CNC programs, sample production, standardizing, checking and correcting manufacturing documentation. Develop and try out the robot program for new products on the shopfloor.• Develop and review FMEA and PFMEA using IQRM and Excel apps, applying improvements and Poka-Yokes in line production to reduce NPR grade. Show less

Vinhedo, São Paulo

• Trainer of CNC language (EIA/ISO and Mazatrol) for customers and users of Mazak’s machines (lathes, center machines, and multitasking with 5 axles)• Perform machining studies for customers to improve CNC programs and resolve issues (Call Center, e-mail).• Start up and try out Mazak’s machines on the customer’s shopfloor.• Experience in Open House events and international fairs.• Support for customers and Mazak’s users (operator, programmer), resolving issues and doubts.

Welding Engineer, Engineering

Master Business Engineering - Blackbelt (Sixsigma Dmaic), Engineering

Bacharelado, Mechanical Engineering

Técnico, Eletrônica