Continuous Improvement Process Engineering

Eleanderson Lopes d a Silva

Process Engineering Lean Six Sigma PFMEA Continuous Improvement Black Belt Curitiba – PR +55-41-988**-**** ***.****@*******.*** Brazilian – Open to relocation/sponsorship Professional of process Engineering with more than 8 years of experience in the automotive industry. with specialization in process engineering, PFMEA (AIAG/VDA), and Lean Six Sigma. Ability to lead cross-functional improvement projects, reduce waste, and standardize procedures in compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001. Seeking to contribute to innovative and quality-focused teams in international environments. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JTEKT Automotive BRAZIL Ltda. 2024 – Present

PROCESS ENGINEERING ANALYST

PFMEA Lean Manufacturing IATF 16949 ISO9001 ERP SoftExpert

• Mapped and analyzed machining and assembly processes to identify bottlenecks.

• Developed and updated PFMEA, Control Plans, Flow Charts, and Work Instructions.

• Implemented Lean, Kaizen, and PDCA methodologies to reduce waste and cycle time.

• Conducted root cause analyses using Ishikawa, 5 Whys, and DMAIC tools.

• Supported APQP and PPAP implementations for new projects and engineering changes. JTEKT Automotive BRAZIL Ltda. 2021 - 2024

PROCESS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II

• Led the creation and updates of PFMEA and Control Plans across manufacturing lines.

• Supported PPAP submissions and standard work development

• Applied Lean tools to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste

• Created technical drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure IATF 16949 compliance

• Experience with formal problem solving, Ishikawa methodology, best practices and tools related to project development, and mechanical technical drawings.

• AWARDS - Winner JTEKT-CCQ Awards 2023 - Quality Control Circles MERCOSUL JTEKT- 2023-2024

(Water leakage from tool, inductor of heat treatment. Failure mode affects safety. Work used as an example for all JTEKT in the world). JTEKT Automotive BRAZIL Ltda. 2017 – 2021

MULTIFUNCTION OPERATOR (Machining)

• Operation of CNC machines (Fanuc, Brothers, Toyoda) and dimensional control with measuring instruments.

• Support in setup improvements and technical standardization of processes.

• Interpretation of technical drawings and support to the engineering team in the execution of prototypes. Arte e Vídeo 7 -Ltda Quitandinha PR - 2010 - 2017

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

• Administrative and operational support, including control of agenda, files, documents, and communication with customers.

• Use of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering Cruzeiro do Sul Positivo University – Curitiba/PR-BRAZIL 2024 – 2027 (in progress)

Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Brazil) ETEP Technical College – Fazenda Rio Grande/PR – 2010–2012

(Comparable to a U.S. Associate Degree)

CERTIFICATION

• Six Sigma Black Belt – Define Phase, Coursera (Expires Feb/2025) Link Certificate

• PFMEA & Control Plan (AIAG & VDA 1st Edition) – PLEXUS (2024)

• PFMEA – AIAG/VDA 1st Edition, Udemy (2023) Link Certificate

• PFMEA Interpretation & Control Plan, ActShare Solutions (2022)

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, FM2S Education and Consulting (2022) Link Certificate

• Toyota 4S / Job Instruction / PDCA / CCQ / Ji Kotei Kanketsu (JKK) – BRASA (2022)

• IATF 16949:2016 – Automotive Quality Management System, ActShare (2023)

• ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System, ActShare (2024)

• Volkswagen Specific Requirements, ActShare (2023)

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) – Basic & Advanced Modules, ASME/ISO – ActShare (2023)

• Statistical Process Control (CEP) – 2nd Edition, ActShare (2023)

• Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) – 4th Edition, ActShare (2023)

• Power BI – Data Visualization, ELABORATA IT (2023)

• Business Analysis & Process Management, Coursera (2024) Link Certificate

• Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, IBM (2021) Link Certificate

• TISAX – Trusted Information Security Assessment (VDA ISA 5 & 6) (2024) SKILLS

Technical Skills:

•PFMEA • APQP • PPAP • GD&T • AutoCAD • SolidWorks • Lean Six Sigma • DMAIC • IATF 16949 • ISO 9001 • SoftExpert • Power BI • Troubleshooting • 5S • SAP • Root Cause Analysis •Quality and Process Improvement •Control Plan •PDCA •MASP •DMAIC

•ISHIKAWA •Kaizen •Tool configuration •APQP PPAP •Microsoft Office 365 •5W2H •5WHY.

People Skills:

• Analytical Thinking • Teamwork

• Continuous Improvement • Communication

• Data-Driven Decision Making • Project Collaboration LANGUAGE – ENGLISH (Advanced – B2/C1) / PORTUGUESE - NATIVE Available for moving and travel. Open to international relocation and sponsorship opportunities.

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