Richard — Program Manager

Technical feasibility to new tooling and fixtures; Develop layouts and system to manual and automatics lines followings company strategies; Feasibility between process versus product to current and future product; Technical analyses for process automation to new and process improvements

BIW develop at structures system development: package, design concept, design development, math-data release, and validation; Responsible for the implementation of the pointing system of production, where manufacturing bottlenecks can be identified with the same of 40% in reduced downtime. Coordinating manufactory mainly with process of machining, broaching, welding, cutting and paintingof old and new products to meet the deadlines in the projects.

Product development (BIW) for different markets, strategies (BoP & BoD); Direct contact/interaction with the nominated supplier in U.S, Germany, and Brazil; Launching new products

10 + years in the automotive segment as Process Engineer as leader engineer of lines like: Front Structures, Front Floor, Rear Floor, Body Sides & Framing.

Spot welds; MIG/MAG process; TIG Process; Line Balance and process planner;

Budgets integration of new lines; Study of application of new equipment in order to produce new products; Simulation of lines in order to know the real situation of the production; Use problem-solving tools (Six Sigma), DEMAIC mainly, to improve products and processes Install / Design automatic process controls (Poka Yokes)

Always using quality to make parts feasible to implementation.

Finished complete DFMEA to comple BIW.

Experience in projects, process, production, PCP, paint, machining, stamping, tooling, logistic. Product development (BIW) for different markets, strategies (BoP & BoD); Strategic plan and continuous improvement programs using management tools as 5W2H, Kanban, 8D, PDCA,Just-in-time, reducing production losses and scrap of material, leading time through PPAP, APQP, SMED, CEP,FMEA, MASP, and Ishikawa Diagram

Several launches; people motivation and engagement; people development;

As Leader Engineer, manage more then $50Mi on new lines planining and implementation. As product engineer was responsible for suppliers directions.

New Eco Sport base program launch; New KA and KA+ base program launch; Face Lift Eco Sport base program launch; Face Lift KA and KA+ base program launch;

- Leading MOVER and 9440 initiatives for business- Program management and requests for quotation (RFQ)- Research and development of new technology (R&D)- Led overseas projects implementation, coordinating withstakeholders for timely execution.- Coordination support for prototype vehicles, customs,temporary import admission and export contracts- Conducted DVP strategy for initial feasibility assessments- Coordinate calibration vehicles.

- Led initiatives in operator density, line balancing, andtime studies, generated final Bill of Process (BOP), PFMEAanalysis, and Control Plans- Conducted feasibility assessments for current and futureprocesses, focusing on quality and ergonomics.- Designed process improvements and layouts, ensuringadherence to quality standards.

- Spearheaded management of engines changes systems inthe Propulsion area.- Managed cost control and integration of various systemsincluding Engine, Transmission, Calibration, Fuel Systems,and more for LATAM models.- Integrated technical and cost aspects of engineering andsuppliers across multiple projects.- Led global time-sensitive projects, coordinating withvarious stakeholders for timely execution.- Provided support for concept and vehicle architecture,ensuring virtual validation and industrialization approval.- Conducted Ball Park Estimative for initial feasibilityassessments.- Proficient in PL6, PL7, ORVRA and PL8 governmentalapplications for Propulsion Systems.

- Collaborated with suppliers to develop front structures for SUV platforms, maintaining quality standards.- Led design and release of Front Structure and Underbody forvarious vehicle types.- Supervised tests at proving grounds across differentcontinents.- Coordinated engineering teams from parts release to vehicleassembly.- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives throughbenchmarking and idea generation.- Ensured compliance with project targets for weight and cost.

• Leader Engineer of the project at manufacturing implementation in BIW, a specialist on Underbodyand Framing; • Responsible for conducting tests, analyzing data, based on standards like NR´s (Brazilian Standards); • Develop new process based on benchmarking to new equipment and technologies; • Technical feasibility to new tooling and fixtures; • Develop layouts and system to manual and automatics lines followings company strategies; • Feasibility between process versus product to current and future product; • Technical analyses for process automation to new and process improvements; • Finance management of implementation and budget control; • Line Balance and process planner; • PFEMA process leader and DFMEA support; • Planner of phase-out milestone and continuous improvement; • Conductor of new SOWs using lessons learned and new scopes; • Select cost-effective processes • Install / Design automatic process controls (Poka Yokes) • Define cycle times and labor needed to meet the capacity requirements. • Generate layout and facility requirements • Identify and provide costs for required tooling, equipment, and facility investments; • Support new product, process, and project launches. • Conduct trials to support feasibility analysis of the changes. • Complete the process definition, launch and validation activity; • Manage documents to support the process according to company standards. • Understand technical specifications of machinery and tooling • Generate process flow-charts and layouts for current and future projects • Plan and manage the process industrialization in the manufacturing facility • Support the plant (Launch Manager) during the launch phase • Supervising and coordinating work of contractors/suppliers, if required. • Use problem-solving tools (Six Sigma), DEMAIC mainly, to improve products and processes • Help and support other departments with their activities and day to day issues. • Give support to production

• Responsible for the implementation of the pointing system of production, where manufacturingbottlenecks can be identified with the same of 40% in reduced downtime. • Coordinating manufactory mainly with process of machining, broaching, welding, cutting and paintingof old and new products to meet the deadlines in the projects. • Responsible for analyzing process that improves the lead-time of products and makes the capacityincreases. • Living with survey and study methods and process of times production, checking and modifying whenis a need. • Knowledge in control of potential losses and actual processes, products, and services to identify,analyze and determine causes of losses; • Planning and scheduling through analysis of portfolio sales and production capacity. Expeditingprojects with suppliers and customers; • Development of production schedules with updates of projects in Gantt network using MS-Project;