Ayres Andrade Filho

517-***-**** - addowk@r.postjobfree.com

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Engineering Manager

Resourceful engineering and business professional with 20 plus years of experience. Forward-thinker with excellent technical and management skills. Extensive know-how in leading engineering teams to succeed. Visionary with broad expertise in product design, manufacturing, R&D, project and product management in the Automotive, Aerospace, and Defense industries. Core competencies include: Product Development / Lean Manufacturing / Project Management / Strategic planning Results Driven / Team player/ Hands-on / Customer-oriented / Problem-solving / Detail-oriented Expertise in bringing innovations to market

Extensive know-how in mechanical, fluid mechanics, and electromechanical products Select Achievements

● Developed with the engineering team applying VA/VE, VSM, and Kaizens, a standard product line focuses on cost reduction and common customer needs. In the first six months of the implementation, 30% of company revenue came from this product line (as Product Director at Testek).

● Implemented some data analysis tools to enhance the proposal/quotation prioritization process. It successfully increased the win rate from 12% to 32% while reducing the engineering hours dedicated to the proposal/quotation process (as Product Director at Testek).

● Executed the first Defense project for the company. The project started as an R&D to reduce the fuel consumption of the battle tanks. The project was very engineering challenging and drove the development of an innovative solution capable of withstanding the requirements that had created a competitive advantage to the company (as VP of Global Product Development at Melling Engine Parts).

● Led the development of a switchable water pump (innovation). This breakthrough technology was developed to reduce vehicle emissions in the warm-up phase. It was launched in a record time of 10 months from conceptual design to production (as VP of Global Product Development at Melling Engine Parts).

● Developed the first electric water pump for motorcycle applications. This project was a double challenge. It was our first electric pump and, in parallel, was the first that would be applied to a motorcycle with rigid requirements regarding NVH, EMC, temperature, and G-forces (as VP of Global Product Development at Melling Engine Parts).

● Led the strategic transformation of strict aftermarket company in an OEM tier 1 supplier. Nowadays, the company is recognized by the OEM’s as a preferred supplier for complex products in its market segment (as VP of Global Product Development at Melling Engine Parts). Experience

Testek Solution – Wixom, Michigan - Aerospace & Defense Industry Product Director, April 2019 – April 2020

Managed the hydraulic products group. The product group leads the product management (strategy/ roadmap/lifecycle/pricing), product design, project management, and proposal/quotation process. Managed the project/program management team to ensure execution adheres to the standardized processes, contracts, budgets, and other project metrics. Program managed the high-risk projects.

● Developed and implemented the product line KPI’s, prioritize opportunities, and resource allocation. 1

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● Communicated the product group strategies and goals to the organization.

● Conducted KPI’s review meetings to communicate and identify the progress, the gaps, and the new opportunities.

● Managed the proposal/quotation process, starting with the SOW/RFQ review and engineering alignment for the best technical solution to the price and negotiation strategies.

● Managed product development processes including product design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing support.

● Drove the product group P&L. The implementation of standardized work increased the product group efficiency that supported an overall group profit increase of 7%.

● Strengthened the relationship with customers through understanding their needs and market trends.

● Developed a standardized product line (non-customized) to focus on low-cost applications and off-shore markets.

Meggitt – Troy, Indiana - Aerospace & Defense Industry Engineering Manager, January 2019 – April 2019

Managed the product design and manufacturing engineering teams. Program managed the implementation of new products and manufacturing improvements.

● Managed the engineering budget and CAPEX.

● Managed product development, manufacturing process, and prototype fabrication (C&F, PDR, CDR, and Product Certification).

● Drove the manufacturing process equipment definition, tooling, and fixturing design, assembly lines, and testing stations.

● Oversaw the RFI, RFQ, SOW, and customer proposal processes.

● Led the lean manufacturing implementation (develop the mindset), with emphasis on value stream maps, kaizens, and standardized work.

Melling Engine Parts – Jackson, Michigan - Automotive Industry Vice President of Global Product Development, September 2012 – November 2018 Managed engineering teams in the USA and Brazil facilities with a multicultural team with 25 engineers. The engineering teams were responsible for product design, manufacturing, R&D, and testing.

● Managed the engineering and technical center budget and CAPEX.

● Developed the strategies for new products, new technologies, company intellectual property, and technology roadmaps.

● Developed the R&D testing labs of both facilities from the ground up, hired all the engineering team, and design and built the testing equipment.

● Promoted the extensive use of simulations that reduced the development cost and time to market.

● Implemented the OEM mindset in the USA facility. Changed the sales share from 100% aftermarket to a healthy distribution of 50% aftermarket-50% OEM.

● Strengthened the relationship with customers that led to award several new businesses.

● Launched successfully many innovations developed by the R&D that significantly increased company revenue.

● Developed several patents for automotive products and manufacturing processes, leading the company to a selected market of problem-solver providers. Melling Brazil – São Paulo, Brazil - Automotive Industry Vice President of Product Development, July 2009 – August 2012 Advanced & Product Engineering Manager, February 2008 – June 2009 2

Ayres Andrade Filho - 517-***-**** - addowk@r.postjobfree.com Managed the engineering teams with 40 engineers and 4 program managers. Oversaw product development, new technologies development, prototyping, testing lab, and new program launches. Managed the multifunctional teams to implement the new projects through the APQP process and ISO TS requirements.

● Introduced the DFSS (design for six sigma) methodology to guarantee a lower manufacturing process variability to reduce scrap and improve product quality.

● Promoted the VA/VE and product margin growth initiatives. Multiple product profit margin improvements over several years.

● Implemented new technologies that consolidated the company OEM market share of 85% in South America and 9% of the global market (automotive pumps).

● Led the implementation of Lean manufacturing culture and practices that drastically improve the company’s profitability.

Dana Corporation – São Paulo, Brazil - Automotive Industry Advanced & Product Engineering Manager, August 2003 – January 2008 Program Manager, September 2000 – July 2003

Managed the Advanced and Product engineering and Technical Center. Program managed a multimillion-dollar project for a new engine platform developed by BMW and Chrysler with 5 different products. This program doubles the company revenue.

● Transferred to local engineering the newest technologies from Dana technical centers in the UK and the USA.

● Supported and promoted the cost savings through VA/VE.

● Designed and validated the first tandem pump with a single shaft (patented). This product was unique at that time and had secured new contracts. Skills

Multi-tasking, Team building, Decision maker, Program management, Lean manufacturing, P&L, VA/VE, CAD, DFMEA, PFMEA, CFD, FEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP, DOE, DFA/DFM, GD&T, VSM, Budget, TRL, DFSS, C&F, PDR, CDR, Certification, Product & Technology roadmap, Product validation, Strategic planning, SWOT, CAPEX, Problem-solving, and Risk Management. Education

MBA - Product Engineering Management

Polytechnic School of the Sao Paulo University – Sao Paulo, Brazil ExEd - Lean Manufacturing

University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY

Bachelor - Business Administration

Santo Andre University – Santo Andre, Brazil

Associate - Mechanical Engineering

Lauro Gomes Technical School – Sao Bernado do Campo, Brazil Languages

English & Portuguese

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