Luís Pinho
Mechanical Engineer
Ílhavo
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable manager and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Adept at strategic planning and mentoring teams, driving operational effectiveness through data-driven decision-making and innovative engineering design.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Process Engineer
Bosch HC
Aveiro
06.2022 - Current
- Managed the implementation of cost improvement strategies for PAC products currently in production.
- Managed the industrialization of components for OF products to Europe and LAM markets.
- LPO for the brazing process.
- Managed the manufacturing processes of the heat exchanger production area.
- Managed the manufacturing processes of the pre-assembled components.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
Technical Engineering Manager
Veneporte
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Managed the Product Development team, CAD team, and Toolshop team with a total of 19 members.
- Spearheaded research efforts to identify emerging trends and technologies in the industry.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Achieved timely completion of critical projects by employing agile methodologies and adaptive planning techniques.
- Integrated data-driven decision-making processes, improving operational effectiveness across the organization.
- Resolved technical issues promptly by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Industrial Engineer
Grohe
09.2016 - 11.2018
- New product industrialization.
- New product feasibility analysis.
- Development of D-FMEAs and P-FMEAs for new products.
- Development of DFAs for new products.
- Overviewing the development of new production tools.
- Development of a new product database (BOMs, routings, etc.).
- SOP and ramp-up preparation.
- Coordinate local teams with remote R&D and PM teams (Germany).
- ECN management.
- Develop and implement cost-reduction actions.
- 3D rapid prototyping.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and processes.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting expertise for equipment malfunctions, reducing downtime and maintaining production targets..
Mechanical Design Engineer
Visteon
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Mechanical design of components and products for the automotive industry.
- Support and implement ECRs, and ECNs.
- Prepare technical documentation to support project requirements.
- Development of new product D-FMEAs.
- Manage technical reviews of current model products.
- Manage CAD data for new products.
- Provide technical support to remote manufacturing plants.
- Support the quality department on 8D analysis.
- 3D prototype development for new components; cost reduction actions.
- Development of quality control Jigs.
Associated Professor
Instituto Politécnico De Leiria
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintained high academic standards while being sensitive to individual needs of a culturally diverse student population.
- Increased student engagement by implementing interactive group activities, thought-provoking discussions, and problem-solving exercises.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Universidade De Aveiro
Aveiro 04.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Strategic planning
Technology integration
Coaching and mentoring
Engineering design
Team building
Team leadership
Decision-making
Cost management
Accomplishments
- Managed a team of 19 staff members.
- Collaborated with a multicultural team of engineers in the development of products and components for the automotive industry.
- Managed cost reduction projects, resulting in year savings above 100T€.
Additional Information
Publications:
Comparative study of the performance of diamond-coated drills on the delamination in
drilling of carbon fiber reinforced plastics: assessing the influence of the temperature of
the drill, Universidade de Aveiro
DOI: 10.1177/0021998315571973 jcm.sagepub.com
Timeline
Process Engineer
Bosch HC
06.2022 - Current
Technical Engineering Manager
Veneporte
10.2018 - 06.2022
Industrial Engineer
Grohe
09.2016 - 11.2018
Associated Professor
Instituto Politécnico De Leiria
10.2014 - 01.2015
Mechanical Design Engineer
Visteon
09.2014 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Universidade De Aveiro
04.2001 -