Produktionmittarbeiter, line set-up, maintenance, production and logistics.

Responsible for development of supplier's quality and new projects of brakes systems components (iron castings, rubber, plastics, friction materials, eletronics, stamping, machined, springs, etc, for brakes foundation, actuation, ABS, ESC systems, PPAP, APQP, supplier's audits (VDA 6.3, CQI's), problem solving.

Responsible for implementation of best pratices in logistics warehouse, according Volkswagen Group requirements (VDA 6.3), temporary contract.

German multinational in the automotive segment - Kolbenschimidt DivisionKey Accounts: GM, Ford, Honda, Scania, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, PSA, Volvo, Yamaha, Perkins and Cummins.Quality Supervisor – reporting to the Quality ManagerResponsible for managing areas including Quality Systems, Supplier Quality, Receiving Inspection, Metrology and Physical-Chemical Laboratories, with 26 direct reports and a budget totaling 1MM EUR/year;Planned and managed the business plan, new investments, operational costs, quality indicator goals, supervising processes of the areas, evaluating and auditing suppliers, internal and external audits of the Quality Management system, audits of Customers, product certification audits (Inmetro), corrective actions, process mapping, technique improvement, project implementation to reduce failures;Supervise the cross-functional team during the Quality System restructuring process, seeking adjustment to organizational changes and new market practices; Coordinated and implemented 6 Sigma projects as a Black Belt, involving scrap reduction in the anodizing processes;Coordinated activities to implement specific requirements at Customers;In Supplier Quality, experience in developing local and international suppliers of components for Otto and Diesel cycle pistons (forged pins, rings, ring carrier, connecting rods), carrying out process audits (VDA 6.3) at suppliers abroad (Mexico and Argentina);Addressed customer complaints (field and assembly line), as well as from the internal manufacturing and receiving process.Projects / AchievementsEarnings totaling 30,000 EUR/year by implementing the scrap reduction project for anodized parts through non-destructive tests to measure the anodized layer. Also reducing scrap due to surface stains in parts by reviewing acceptance criteria. First company in Brazil to implement the Inmetro certification for combustion engine Pistons.

North American multinational in the automotive segment.Supplier Quality Coordinator – reporting to the Quality Manager (01/2010 to 03/2011)Responsible for developing components for new products, new suppliers and dealing with quality problems involving components purchased with a team of 7 analysts;Coordinated the materials Receiving Inspection;Implemented 6 Sigma projects as a Black Belt, involving component cost reduction and quality improvement.

Took active part in developing local and international suppliers (approval of PAPPs for new products and cost reduction), such as:Turbine wheels in super alloys (Inconel, MAR247 among others) produced in the foundry process of lost wax casting;Compressor wheels (cast Aluminum, machined Titanium), turbine and compressor housing;Carried out process audits (VDA 6.3) at international suppliers (United States and Mexico), participated in corporate training in The United States and Germany to develop suppliers;Addressed customer complaints (field and assembly line), as well as from the internal manufacturing and receiving process. Coordinated 6 Sigma projects as a Black Belt, involving component cost reduction and quality improvement.Projects / AchievementsImplemented a scrap reduction process of aluminum wheels by applying turbo compressors. Project carried out with the participation of casting wheels suppliers, resulting in savings summing up 20,000 EUR/year.

German multinational in the automotive segment.Quality Engineer – reporting to the Supply Chain Manager (10/2000 to 03/2007)Took active part in developing local and international suppliers (approval of PAPPs for new products, cost reduction), friction materials (brake pads and lining), cast parts, rubber components (injected diaphragm, bodies and gaskets by flashless process), injected plastic components (brake fluid reservoirs, isovac valve bodies), machined components. Experience in process audits (VDA 6.3) and in dealing with quality problems from the field, assembly lines and receiving. Coordinated 6 Sigma projects as a Black Belt, involving component cost reduction and quality improvement.

Quality Analyst – reporting to the Quality Manager (04/1998 to 10/2000)Developed suppliers (machining and springs), approval of PAPPs, addressing Manufacturing and Customer complaints, process audits, 8D, controlling indicators, preparing PFMEAS with suppliers;Participated as key user in implementing the QM Module of the SAP.

Mechanical Industrial Engineering Intern – reporting to the Quality Manager (01/1996 to 03/1998)Experience in Supplier Quality area, managing PAPPs (revising documentation, monitoring tests, contact with suppliers), preparing performance reports, organizing the database, drawing up and reviewing procedures and work instructions.