GUNAR FRANCISCO PINNOW NETO

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QUALIFICATIONS

Highly analytical, performance-focused professional with vision and leadership to strategically plan and direct engineering operations. Skilled in various aspects involving engineering design and technology, offering 18+ years of comprehensive experience in new product launch process and project management. Deep knowledge on refrigeration and HVAC equipment design, appliance’s electronic control development, regulatory compliance, cost reduction and quality improvement projects. Equipped with essential management skills as effective communication, conflict management, coaching, team empowerment and meritocracy. Fluent in English and Portuguese (native), with basic knowledge of Spanish and French. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DAIKIN NORTH AMERICA

Engineer Manager – Daikin Light Commercial, Waller, TX. USA Jan 2021 – current

Manage and coordinate engineers for the development of the new 7.5, 8.5, 10 and 12.5 Tons Light Commercial roof top products.

Direct and verify test plans, test data, simulations, specifications, drawings, BOMs, and other related documentation for product changes and new product designs.

Plan and lead cost reduction project involving sheet metal optimization/redesign.

Root cause analysis on field related issues.

Ensure compliance with internal design standards.

Support first production planning and assist with production launches.

Mentor and develop the team.

Prepare succession and talent plan for light commercial group. Key Highlights:

Department reorganization to support 2023 DoE regulation projects and department roadmap.

All projects delivered on time.

Strategic project planning and resources allocation accommodating department roadmap. CARRIER CORPORATION

Engineer Sr. Manager – Carrier Transicold, Athens, GA. USA Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

Architect the engineering team organization to deliver the cost reduction and quality improvement targets set by the business.

Lead the cross functional review team, approving refrigeration product design changes, DFMEAs, safety reviews, product test and factory implementation plan.

Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to a group of 20+ engineers, technicians and designers.

Employee recruiting, team performance evaluation and staff competence and succession plan development.

Develop and implement engineering standards and procedures based on projects lessons learned.

Coordinate multi-site projects with the development team in Syracuse – NY.

Coordinate product safety investigation and report to NHSTA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) for North America truck and trailer business.

Technical liaison between sites in Europe and Asia.

Responsible for annual AHRI certification process.

Responsible for the annual engineering budget.

Key Highlights:

Department reorganization to support business needs (Sustaining engineering)

Significant product quality improvement reported by Customers.

Cost reduction projects delivered despite the roadblocks as tariffs and global plant shutdown (Covid-19) GUNAR FRANCISCO PINNOW NETO

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HEATCRAFT / KYSOR WARREN

Engineer Manager – Commercial Refrigeration, Columbus, GA. USA Oct 2016 – Jan 2019

Entrusted with the task of building the Kysor Warren controls team.

Held responsibility defining controls architecture for supermarket refrigeration and display cases.

Providing guidance on refrigeration algorithm development.

Leading cross-functional and cross-regional effort defining the feature set for the next refrigeration control system for trans critical CO2 units (European market).

Leading cross-functional effort aiming productivity improvement in manufacturing.

Functioned effectively as technical coach as well as mentor toward team carrier growth and performance improvement plan.

Management of multi-site teams (USA, Europe and India).

Fulfilled key role providing technical feedback for refrigeration systems and display cases bids. Key Highlights:

Controls team created and composed by three engineers in US and one in France.

Refrigeration system controls fully developed and tested.

Two Walmart display cases prototypes stores delivered on time and recognized by its superior quality in comparison with its competitors.

Customer recognition of noticeable controls quality improvement after implementation of display cases test procedures.

WHIRLPOOL S. A.

Engineer Manager - Refrigeration (U.S and Canada Market), Benton Harbor, MI, USA April 2014 – Oct 2016

Held responsibility in delivering projects from conceptualization to final assembly line and managing new products and platforms based on specifications and planned schedule.

Functioned effectively as technical coach as well as mentor toward team carrier growth and performance improvement plan.

Fulfilled key role in managing budgets including personnel salary, team members recognition, international and domestic travel, small equipment acquisitions as well as software maintenance.

Actualize the cost reduction pipeline and quality improvements pipeline.

Take charge of delivering cost and quality annual targets and spearheading the integration of technical definition to existing and new products.

Set strategic direction to more than 20 engineers assigned to various locations throughout Brazil, India, Mexico and the United States,

Provide guidance on project review and technical solution definitions aligned with strategy and roadmap.

Rendered hands-on management to multi-site teams within global and regional organizations.

Served as integral member of the team performance committee, project approval committee, and technical talent pool committee, providing positive feedback and strategizing on performance optimization techniques. Key Highlights:

All 2014 and 2015 projects delivered with balance scorecard > 96% (cost, quality, schedule, capital/expenses)

Cost reduction projects: in 2014 delivered 10% above target, in 2015 delivered the target, pipeline to deliver 45% above 2016 target.

Quality projects: in 2014 delivered the target, in 2015 delivered 35% above the target, pipeline to deliver target in 2016.

Attained personal management as well as company engagement score target: 2014 scorecard: 92% favorable, 2015 scorecard: 88% favorable

Engineer Manager - Refrigeration (Brazilian and South American Market), Joinville, BrazilAug 2011–April 2014

Rendered first-rate supervision to seven engineers residing in Brazil, while cultivating and maintaining university partnerships on new technology research through government incentive funds. GUNAR FRANCISCO PINNOW NETO

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Key Highlight:

Played an instrumental role in the new project introduction delivery targets from 2011 to 2013. All projects with balance scorecard > 94% (cost, quality, schedule, capital/expenses)

Served as a driving force during the cost and quality pipeline delivery from 2011 to 2013 along with 200% target delivered in 2013 from original target of R$3M and delivered around R$6M.

Successfully delivered in-product software validation to improve product performance in the field – 35% reduction on field call rate for the applicable platform. Engineer Manager - Refrigeration (US and Canada Market), Amana, IA, USA Jul 2009 – Aug 2011

Actively managed the delivery of model line projects as well as the daily initiatives involving manufacturing. Key Highlight:

Rendered hands-on management to the cost and quality pipeline delivered in 2009 and 2010 – All targets delivered in 2009 and 2010.

Performed comprehensive and effectual root cause analysis for the daily activities with manufacture. RENAULT S. A.

Development Engineer, Curitiba, Brazil Jun 2007 – Jul 2009

Carried out technical changes to deliver new version of the vehicle.

Arranged schedules with the suppliers while identifying the cost impact for new vehicles. Key Highlight:

Instrumental executing the launch of new vehicle versions per plan and meeting cost reduction targets. WHIRLPOOL S. A.

Product Development Engineer, Joinville, Brazil May 2004 – Jun 2007

Proactively identified the project schedule definition, technical solutions, and approval in accordance with the market requirements, new supplier development, budget and investment definition, and customer interview.

Formulated innovative ideas regarding technology and service, quality tools utilization as failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) and thought map.

Key Highlight:

Drove paramount efforts during the successful delivery of mega project for air treatment business (room air conditioner) as well as with the Refrigeration business for new electronic control boards. EARLIER CAREER

Siemens S.A. - Development Engineer, Curitiba, Brazil 2001-2003 Renault - Engineering Intern, Cleon, France 2000

EDUCATION

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN OPTIC APPLIED INFORMATICS, 2002 Universidade Federal de Pernambuco Recife, Brazil ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, 2001

Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica do Paraná Curitiba, Brazil SPECIFIC COURSE, 2000

ESIGELEC-Graduate School of Engineering Rouen, France PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Coaching Techniques Conflict Resolution Rapid Learning Cycles Usage of A3 as Communication and Decision Tool “Go To Gemba” Process Visual Wall Communication Lean Process Development

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