Global responsible for quality aiming to drive the Quality First mind set and improvement of the vision for preventive/proactive approach!

Head of NAFTA Quality for MM Powertrain with overall responsibility for Manufacturing Quality, Development Quality, Customer Quality, Quality Management Systems and Quality Control Pillar for World Class Manufacturing.

Global implementation of manufacturing quality initiatives in multiple regions including WCM, New Launch Process, IT Suite of application.

Responsible to manage the integration between the 4 regions integrating all quality methodologies for Powertrain and Components.15 Global Powertrain Projects - Process / Product / Reliability5 Global Projects - MM, COMAU & TEKSIDManagement of 40+ people indirect report.

Reporting to General Quality Manager, launched more than 8 new launches including imported engines and new launch at Turkey. Domain of quality management methods for new developments managing all APQP phases ensuring lowest level of failures during launch process (less than 50% of agreed with customer). Managed the projects as quality, assuring the quality targets and product evolution as well as product quality improvements through the multifunctional teams and solve the problems to the customer through the field management team coordinating 17 people defining the prioritization to support the internal and external customers. In charge of launch the New Engine factory in Betim. Also define action plan with the CST Leaders to manage the issues for external customer audit survey. Transversal actuation during developments in Turkey, USA, Mexico and Italy as well reference to discuss new quality integration process with Chrysler for PWT LATAM.Member of Global Committee for Powertrain Development Process and Global Issue Management Committee. Annual budget of US$ 2 million for investments regarding product improvement

Reporting to General Manager, re-structure suppliers basis defining procedures and quality supply requirements achieving performance improvements until 70% related to rework and non-conformities. Developed suppliers with sourcing department through close follow up and supporting with quality tools and quality concepts on supplier site as well as onsite implementation fo Suppliers Rating System and also monitor supplier development through periodic audits based on ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 and also some medical specific requirements.Field complaints analysis and problem solving process interfacing with Customer Care team.Implementation of quality concepts as FMEA, PPAP, 8D methodology and quality control (incoming, process and final product) and Quality responsible on NPIs to develop the quality activities.Adapted global procedures to local reality due to local requirements and headcount.Member of Quality System Team to implement CE Mark based on MDD 93|42|ECCProject Manager for Green Belt Project bringing cost reduction and quality improvement projects reducing more than 50% of internal scrapsManagement of Sustainability area at Philips plant and Sustainability Audit Process at SuppliersInternal talents development and coaching to prepare successor

Customer: FIAT POWERTRAIN – 07/2008 to 07/2009 (Brazil)- Prizewinner as Featured Consultant of 2008 year at Altran.Lead Auditor for ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 responsible for a corporate certification including 4 sites in South America, developed and implemented Corporate Quality System (ISO/TS 16949:2002). Main activities included define procedures, qualify and develop the work team, process mapping, define and adequate BPD indicators. As part of this role management of multifunctional team also coordinating customer service area related to CNH and IVECO after ISO/TS certification and implementing Incoming Quality area according to ISO/TS. Broader responsibility to conduct the Management Reviews with Plant Director for Sete Lagoas plant.Structure internal audits and analyze the specific customer requirements (IVECO and CNH)Implementation of customer quality report methodology. Customer: KSPG Pistons – 05/2008 to 07/2008 (Brazil)Restructure Customer Quality relations for new projects and serial products. Submit PPAPs for machining process and align with the specific customer requirements. Coordination project K4M (Renault France). Define a new methodology to deal with OEMs considering PPAP submission approval and communication process flow. Customer: VALEO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS – 04/2008 to 05/2008 (Brazil)Developed and improved FMEA and Quality Tools concepts considering the alignment and redefinition of the concepts of FMEA tool with France plant (Alternator and Starter Engine). Implemented IQ-FMEA Software bringing a reduction on more than 4 systems to manage FMEA keeping it up-to-dated.

Reporting to Quality Manager, was in charge of new projects and field management for international customers (FORD, VWB, Scania).Trained and qualified employees on quality tools (8D, FMEA, PDCA, SPC, 5W1H, DDW).Coordinated the PPAP and APQP documentation as well as analysis and approval of product engineering changes with Germany Plant. Assessor to Quality Manager to Balanced Scored Card development. Supported Quality Manager at Balanced Scored Card development.

Quality responsible for the products: Air Intake Module System, Canister Valve, Electronic Command Unit and Throttle Body.Customer Assistance coordination (on customer site or on field support to the customer)Actuating on the process during process development until the start of production.After start of production worked in order to reduce internal scraps, customer assistance with problem in current products and new developments.Responsible to develop the APQP phases and approve new products with customers (HONDA, PSA, FIAT, GM, VW, and FORD).Definition of the needed quality structure for new projects, define and follow release tests Follow customer audits and define preventive and corrective actions. Develop control plan with process. Using of quality tools as 5W1H, 8D, Ishikawa, PDCA, SPC, QFD, P-FMEA and FirewallSupported the purchasing department with suppliers’ development during transfer project. - Quality Auditor (Final Product and Incoming Product) responsible of process and product audit, failure analysis and define corrective action.- Industrial Learner - Congratulated as best learner of year 2001.