Wiliam Maeda Email and Phone Number
I am a professional with over 20 years of experience in product development and project management, holding a solid educational background in Mechanical Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Project Management using PMI methodologies. My career is marked by leading teams and delivering innovative and efficient solutions for high-level industries, focused on results and excellence.Throughout my career, I have been a results-driven leader with proven expertise in team management and launching new products—from advanced concept phases to the start of serial production (SORP). My transition from the automotive to the commercial refrigeration industry highlights my flexibility and adaptability, enabling me to transfer high-performance methodologies to a new sector and apply engineering and project management practices to drive positive impacts and accelerate solution development. With an extenive experience in both remote and in-person integration with globalengineering centers (North America, Europe, and Asia), I foster multicultural collaborations and align product development with global best practices and trends.Innovation is a core pillar of my work, with expertise in applying methodologies such as Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Kaizen, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM), to ensure lean, agile operations and continuous improvement. Recently, I introduced a "Virtual Engineering" culture to optimize development processes, utilizing CAE tools to correlate simulations with real-world tests, significantly reducing development time and generating substantial cost savings for the company.My adaptability to new industrial environments with strategic business insight and robust technical expertise, enables me to add value across diverse markets. I am driven by the commitment to excellence, leading by example, and building high-performance teams. With values such as integrity, responsibility, and commitment to innovation, I aim to leave a legacy of a results-focused leadership, inspiring teams to overcome challenges and transform ideas into impactful and sustainable market solutions.
Imbera Brasil
View- Website:
- imberabrasil.com
- Employees:
- 500
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Gerente De Engenharia De Produto, P And DImbera BrasilCampinas, Sp, Br -
Product Engineering Manager, P&DImbera Brasil May 2023 - PresentItu, São Paulo, Brasil• Led and developed the engineering team responsible for creating new refrigerators for major institutional clients, including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Heineken, and Ambev, ensuring innovative and high-quality solutions.• Introduced an innovative mindset by implementing "Virtual Engineering" in product development, integrating CAE initiatives to correlate software simulations with physical performance tests.• Estabilished an agile and collaborative environment, developing a team focused on advanced technologies and off-the-shelf engineering solutions, accelerating time-tomarket and ensuring greater efficiency in product launches.• Led the EPM (Early Product Management) pillar focused on adopting WCM (World Class Manufacturing ) methodology to prevent rework and waste (time, costs), applying lessons learned in the concept and development phases of new products, ensuring high-quality launches with strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.• Directed a strategic design-to-cost project focusing on cost optimization and efficiency in product development cycles.• Applied Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools to ensure robust and innovative product designs, aligning development with client and market needs.𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝:• Achieved a significant reduction in refrigeration system development time, resulting in faster and more efficient launches.• Saved BRL 7.6 million in 2024 by leading the design-to-cost project, optimizing product development cycles and improving operational efficiency.• Built a high-performance team that accelerated time-to-market, positively impacting customer satisfaction and strategic customer relationships. -
Sr Project CoordinatorGeneral Motors South America Jun 2015 - Apr 2023São Paulo Area, Brazil• Planned and strategically developed engineering and business projects, ensuring the delivery of key milestones such as Capex, performance, deadlines, and quality while coordinating a team of 12 engineers in new vehicle projects.• Fostered a collaborative and strategic mindset in tactical decision-making aligned with corporate vision, reporting to regional and global leadership within a matrix management structure, promoting long-term relationships.• Led the launch of the New Tracker in 2020 in collaboration with GM China and the development of the New Spin, focusing on design and process optimization to maximize efficiency.𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝:• Saved USD 800K in Capex through design and process optimization.• Reduced USD 100K in material costs by applying virtual validations and eliminating the need for physical prototypes.• Recognized for five consecutive years (2017–2022) under General Motors' meritocracy program, exceeding expectations in performance and behavior, demonstrating consistent excellence and alignment with organizational goals. -
Senior Product Development EngineerGeneral Motors Do Brasil May 2005 - May 2015São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil• Led design concepts, development, and industrialization of instrument panels for vehicles, specializing in injection-molded plastic parts, ensuring high quality and innovation in product development.• Served as lead engineer on strategic product development projects for prominent models, including Chevrolet Vectra 2005, Opel Astra 2007, Hummer H4 Concept 2008, Chevrolet Spin 2010, Chevrolet Colorado 2012, and the Global Emerging Market Platform 2015.• Conducted business trips and knowledge exchanges for international projects, with hands-on experience in global markets, including the USA, Germany, Belgium, Indonesia, and Thailand, contributing to a broad and multicultural perspective in product development. -
Quality Engineering AnalystMoto Honda Da Amazônia Ltda. Jan 2005 - May 2005São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil• Ensured the quality of purchased components and managed supplier quality indicators.• Conducted supplier quality process audits, developing preventive actions and quality maintenance plans.• Managed and analyzed supplier quality indicators, focusing on identifying improvement opportunities and reducing failures.• Coordinated continuous improvement campaigns, such as the "zero defects" program in supplier production processes.• Applied quality and process improvement tools, including Kaizen, PPM reduction, 5S, PDCA, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa Diagram. -
Junior Product Application EngineerSchaeffler Sep 2003 - May 2005Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brasil• Performed technical calculations for automotive wheel and transmission bearings, ensuring precision in the performance and safety requirements.• Collaborated with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure technical alignment and compliance with automotive quality standards and specifications.• Contributed to implementing optimized solutions, ensuring component efficiency in vehicle projects. -
Aftersales Engineering AnalystMoto Honda Da Amazônia Ltda. Apr 2000 - Sep 2003São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil• Provided technical support to dealerships, offering agile and effective solutions to address field complaints and product issues.• Developed protocols for failure analysis and resolution, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with brand quality standards.• Provided strategic technical support to optimize after-sales processes, strengthening relationships with dealerships and ensuring excellence in customer service and retention.
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Intern - Mechanical TechnicianKrones Do Brasil Ltda. Jan 1997 - Sep 1997Diadema, São Paulo, Brasil• Analyzed and diagnosed mechanical failures, proposing solutions to optimize performance.• Monitored quality tests on components, ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
Wiliam Maeda Education Details
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Engenharia Mecânica -
Técnico Em Mecânica
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Wiliam Maeda works for Imbera Brasil
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Wiliam Maeda's current role is Gerente de Engenharia de Produto, P and D.
What schools did Wiliam Maeda attend?
Wiliam Maeda attended Centro Universitário Do Instituto Mauá De Tecnologia, Fei, Etec Lauro Gomes.
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