Product Development Project Management

LUANA MARA DA ROSA

*****.*******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/luana-mara-da-rosa

TAMPA, FL +1-973-***-****

Over 8 years of experience in polymeric materials processing companies, in the areas of budgeting, project management, product development, process, and quality. Expertise inside the area of process and product development and also quality department. Deep knowledge of polymeric materials and their applications, identification of standards and technical specifications of customers. Knowledge of high-precision measurement and the ability to work with measuring instruments, all previously determined.

Managed and documented projects, processes and tasks effectively, agile, and efficiently. Have conducted practical experimental work within the required standards. Project management skills, design experimental plans and execute; analyze results, draw conclusions and plan the next steps for projects in general, following the logic sequence and timeline. Worked closely with the quality and commercial sectors to meet customer’s needs. Attended customers during visits or by phone to solve technical problems and doubts related to products, process and standards. Monitored the commercial areas of the automotive line and the purchase of plastic raw materials and elastomers and also special components added to the final product. Good interpersonal skills for teamwork, logical thinking, motivation, leadership, organization, competence, efficiency, and discipline to accomplish assigned tasks, hard work, and development of performance strategies within the company. Developed excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate with customers, with plants to report progress on ongoing projects. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, Protheus ERP, and FIPAQ Software. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and NX.

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering - with emphasis on polymers and elastomers from UNISOCIESC - Brazil. And Master’s in leadership and Project Management - UAGM - TAMPA BAY CAMPUS - FL- USA. Additional courses - CIPA - Brazil (Internal Commission for Accident Prevention), Control Plans, SPC (Statistical Process Control), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), IMDS (International Material Data System), PAPP

(Production Parts Approval Process), APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), Lean manufacturing Methods.

Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish (intermediate level). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONSULTING- SELF-EMPLOYED- BRAZIL – Remote Consultant Jun/2016 – May/2023

● Performed consulting services in project management of products under development for service companies in the manufacture of parts for large automotive and consumer goods companies, acting in the review of documents, technical drawings, and factory work instructions with process, product, and manufacturing description and monitoring of documentation and approvals in large and medium-sized projects.

● Assisted in selecting, identifying, and specifying raw materials and component applications.

● Prepared strategic data and reports with product descriptions, processes, and constant use of quality tools to obtain information for products under development.

● Approved documents related to new product launch procedures within customer specifications and standards.

● In the manufacturing area, responsible for the best manufacturing practices, supporting continuous improvement procedures, as well as minimizing waste and lowering tooling costs to increase efficiency. Follows up with other departments to improve productivity and enhance quality standards, is responsible for implementing the company's manufacturing goals and objectives, and manages various projects to decrease manufacturing costs by instituting continuous improvement methodologies. CIPLA S/A – JOINVILLE, SC – BRAZIL – Sr. Product Development Analyst Dec/2011 – Apr/2016

● Managed and developed current and new supplier approvals of raw materials, pigments for plastic materials, and components related to the final product, as well as injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding tools.

● Managed product development projects for new automotive lines, obtaining samples and pilot batches, and submitting FMEA, APQP, and PAPP for new and regular items.

● Worked together with the quality, production and process sector in the management, maintenance and improvement of the production system using lean manufacturing methods.

● Led projects to successful completion. Coordinated new project inputs, new items budgeting

(cost-estimation), and product scheduling for samples and approvals.

● Worked closely with process and quality departments to improve and enhance production processes for automotive and utility products.

● Managed meetings with quality and process departments, to obtain better results for final products.

● Monitored and structured ISO 9001 and ISO TS 16949 audits and standards analysis and procedures.

● Interpreted standards with the specification of tests and raw materials and 2D and 3D technical drawings and knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and NX software.

● Involved with the extension of technology or new in one or more areas, involving improvement and/or development of processes, materials, and testing techniques, according to customers standards.

● Used scientific or engineering principles and techniques to accomplish specific assignments and projects with a defined scope from the beginning.

ARTBOR IND. LTDA – JOINVILLE, SC – BRAZIL – Product Development Analyst Feb/2007 – Nov/2011

● Developed budgeting for the execution of production processes for new products and new suppliers of raw materials (elastomers and plastics) for molding thermoplastics and plastics by injection molding and extrusion processes and for the process of pressing elastomers.

● Analyzed and developed and prepared work instructions for items under development.

● Supervised and monitoring of sample production, organization, scheduling, and production control.

● Managed to send samples to customers for approval after material analysis and mechanical testing and prepared technical reports according to customer specifications.

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