FELIPE's Resume

FELIPE

Engineering Manager

Male

Sales Manager/Supervisor

Live in Brazil

Nationality

Summary

Engineering and Operations Manager with 15+ years of experience leading manufacturing, logistics, and industrialisation projects in global automotive and supply chain environments. Strong Toyota Way and Lean culture, with a proven track record in complex project delivery, cross-functional leadership, and cost optimisation. Experienced in end-to-end ownership of industrial programmes, from feasibility and concept definition through supplier coordination, installation, commissioning, and handover to operations. Recognised for structured problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder alignment in multicultural environments. CORE COMPETENCIES ● Manufacturing & Logistics Engineering ● Automation & Intralogistics ● Project & Program Management ● Operational Excellence (Lean Manufacturing & Lean Logistics) ● CAPEX, Cost & Resource Management

Work experience

Engineering Manager
DHL Supply Chain
2022.07-Current
(4 years)
Lead engineering, automation, and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing, warehousing, and intralogistics operations, supporting capacity expansion, demand variability, and continuous improvement. Delivered €10M+ in operational savings through Lean and process optimization initiatives Led cross-functional and cross-company projects, aligning DHL and customer stakeholders Designed warehouse and inbound-to-manufacturing (I2M) solutions, including layouts, automation concepts, and cost models Acted as engineering advisor to senior leadership, supporting strategic decisions with data-driven insights Established governance, KPIs, and communication frameworks for complex programs
Project Manager / Engineering Consultant
Belge Engenharia e Sistemas Ltda.
2021.03-2022.07
(a year)
Led consulting engagements in manufacturing, intralogistics, and warehouse operations across FMCG, retail, and heavy industry. Delivered feasibility studies, layout design, budgeting, and implementation roadmaps Selected projects: ○ Coca-Cola – Warehouse layout redesign and intralogistics optimisation ○ Gerdau – New production line feasibility and plant integration ○ Assaí Atacadista – Distribution centre layout and operational flow design
Manufacturing Project Leader / Project Engineer
Toyota Motor Corporation
2011.09-2020.09
(9 years)
Owned manufacturing process definition and industrialisation projects aligned with Toyota Way and Lean Manufacturing principles, supporting new model launches and major production system changes. Led body and welding line development projects from concept to mass production Coordinated global suppliers, CAPEX, schedules, and technical decision-making Managed and developed engineering teams across multiple seniority levels Ensured quality, safety, and operational readiness for production start-up International Assignments Japan (Expatriation) – Project leader and liaison for Yaris Model production lines Argentina (Expatriation) – Welding line relocation and ramp-up for Hilux Model
Application / Project Engineer
Promac Equipamentos Ltda.
2007.04-2011.08
(4 years)
Led application engineering and technical-commercial projects in industrial energy and manufacturing sectors, supporting proposal development and project execution.
Quality Analyst / Technical Apprentice
Robert Bosch
2003.07-2007.10
(4 years)
Built strong technical foundations in quality systems, CNC programming, and industrial measurement.