NATACHA SIMÕES
Limeira
Summary
Professional in the automotive industry with expertise over 20 years in Product Development Engineering and Project Management of Powertrain Components.
Delivering innovative product solutions for both original equipment and aftermarket automotive sectors through effective cross-functional team leadership and management of new product development focused on integrating strategy and execution to achieve cost reductions and enhance product quality.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Engineer
Mahle
05.2023 - Current
- Develop new powertrain products (bearings/ piston rings / pistons) for regions South & North America and Europe for Aftermarket.
- Benchmarking of HD/LV/HS/OFFROAD engine applications to support new developments with focus on the market/ competitors.
- Project management of new developments covering documentation, risks, assumptions, constraints, stakeholders, quality, and more.
- Expanding portfolio and market coverage technically focused. Periodically update new product launch indicators.
- Propose, manage, and implement product cost reduction projects covering South America, the USA, and Europe.
- Provide support for Sales and Marketing Departments at product catalogs creation and general technical literature.
- Technical support for Technical Assistance and Customer Service with product warranties.
Sr. Product Development and Application Engineer
Kolbenschmidt Pistons Brazil
05.2012 - 05.2023
- Developing pistons for combustion engines for local and export customers such as VW, Fiat, Stellantis, Iveco, Scania, and DAF & HD/OFF-Roadapplications such as Perkins/Caterpillar/AGCO.
- Responsible for automakers' engagement on piston designs for combustion engines for flex-fuel and diesel applications.
- Leading the necessary activities in the flow of new product development with the relevant departments, monitoring the APQP phases until PPAP and SOP approval.
- Knowledge of ISO9001 and quality management tools.
- Responsible for prototype production, as well as monitoring the validation process, piston analysis, and preparation of post-test technical reports with the client.
- Responsible for technical specifications, drawings, test definition, SAP (BOM), DFMEA, and other requirements.
- Supporting cost reduction projects in the production area and strategic company projects.
- Participation in the quotation process, directing the team technically to make new projects viable.
Trainee Engineer
Kolbenschmidt Pistons Brazil
11.2010 - 05.2012
- Carried out in the 'Job Rotation' system in different departments (Quality System, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing), leading specific projects at manufacturing field, quality & commercial departments that support the factory, in order to develop an overall strategic vision of the company.
New Projects Intern
Wabco (ZF)
03.2010 - 11.2010
- Developing new projects, fostering a connection between Product Engineering and Purchasing.
- Conduct quotation and development of cast, forged, stamped, injected, and machined parts supplyers.
- Cost analysis for new projects and cost reduction strategies.
New Products Development Intern
Robert Bosch do Brasil
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Development electric cooling motors for thermal systems respecting automakers specific requestes as VW, GM, Ford, Fiat, and others.
- Interpreting standards, planning and executing homologation tests for new products of different automakers customer.
- Develope test devices and prototype assembly for test as well as conduct component analysis and post-test reports.
Electrical Designer
Siembra Automation
07.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsible for executing electrical projects for special automated machines.
- Eletronic equipaments definition & Programming PLCs, inverters, and frequency converters.
- Experience in machine startup with field tryouts, as well as operator training and technical assistance.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, adhering to relevant codes and safety standards.
Education
MBA - Project Management
ESAMC
12.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Mechatronics Engineering
CEUNSP
12.2010
Technical graduation - Mechatronics Technician
SENAI
12.2005
Technical graduation - Telecommunication
SENAI
12.2003
Skills
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Analytical problem-solving
- Project management
- Quality assurance standards
- SAP proficiency
- AutoCAD expertise
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- APQP/ PPAP
- Failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA/ PFMEA)
Certification
- IMDS 11.0
- VW SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- APQP 2º EDITION (ISOTS-16949:2009 req7.1/7.3)
- PPAP 4º EDITION
- VDA 6.3 INTERNAL AUDITOR
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Elementary
A2
German
Intermediate
B1
Custom Section
+55 (19) 991863329
Personal Information
Age: 45
Timeline
Product Development Engineer
Mahle
05.2023 - Current
Sr. Product Development and Application Engineer
Kolbenschmidt Pistons Brazil
05.2012 - 05.2023
Trainee Engineer
Kolbenschmidt Pistons Brazil
11.2010 - 05.2012
New Projects Intern
Wabco (ZF)
03.2010 - 11.2010
New Products Development Intern
Robert Bosch do Brasil
01.2007 - 12.2009
Electrical Designer
Siembra Automation
07.2005 - 01.2007
MBA - Project Management
ESAMC
Bachelor's Degree - Mechatronics Engineering
CEUNSP
Technical graduation - Mechatronics Technician
SENAI
Technical graduation - Telecommunication
SENAI