Giovanni Faoro

Mechanical engineering delivery in an industrial manufacturing environment, supporting the full path from technical requirements to shop-ready release and execution. Develop and maintain engineering documentation (drawings, models, BOMs and build/assembly notes), technical clarifications with suppliers/subcontractors, and provide strong shop-floor interface to resolve build issues and improve quality, repeatability and delivery. Work with SAP, Microsoft Teams and HubSpot to support traceability. Key contributions Translate technical specifications into manufacturable designs for industrial piping/hose assemblies, considering fit-up, tolerances, interfaces and installation constraints. Produce and review 2D/3D CAD models and detailed drawings (Inventor) to enable efficient fabrication, assembly and inspection. Build and maintain accurate BOMs and supporting documentation (work instructions / build notes where applicable), improving clarity and reducing rework/ambiguity during production. Provide shop-floor engineering support: troubleshoot build and fitment issues, drive practical corrective actions, and implement DFM/DFMA improvements to strengthen repeatability and quality outcomes. Support procurement/supply chain with supplier RFQs, technical clarifications and documentation review, ensuring specification compliance and delivery alignment. Use SAP for BOM/documentation traceability and coordination; leverage Teams/HubSpot for communication, task tracking and technical record keeping. Apply prototyping and standardisation aids (jigs/fixtures/templates) when useful to validate concepts, speed up iterations and stabilise build quality. Key focus areas: Project Delivery Support • Manufacturing Engineering • Shop-floor Troubleshooting • DFM/DFMA • Engineering Drawings & BOMs • Supplier RFQs & Technical Clarifications • Documentation Control (SAP) • Quality & Repeatability • Industrial Assemblies

Installed and supported commissioning of gym equipment on site, ensuring safe operation and performance in line with manufacturer requirements and WHS practices. Delivered preventive maintenance routines (inspections, adjustments, lubrication and functional checks), improving reliability and extending equipment service life. Responded to breakdowns and diagnosed mechanical plus basic electrical/electronic faults; completed repairs/replacements and verified return-to-service through functional testing. Managed on-site service priorities efficiently under time constraints, maintaining a consistently high standard of workmanship and equipment reliability. Captured findings, corrective actions and parts usage; maintained clear service/job documentation to support traceability and future maintenance planning. Provided practical handover notes to site stakeholders to reduce repeat faults and support safe ongoing operation. Key focus areas: Field Service • Commissioning Support • Preventive Maintenance (PM) • Breakdown Response • Fault Finding & Troubleshooting • Repairs & Return-to-Service Testing • Service Documentation & Traceability • WHS / Safety & Quality

Delivered reactive and planned maintenance across hotel facilities, prioritising safety, uptime and compliance with site standards and WHS procedures. Diagnosed and rectified building services issues (mechanical, basic electrical, plumbing, fixtures and minor carpentry), responding quickly to restore operation. Executed preventive maintenance routines and inspections, supporting asset performance, reliability and service life. Coordinated with contractors and internal teams for specialised works, confirming scope, access requirements and completion to agreed standards and timeframes. Maintained accurate maintenance records, job notes and checklist completion to support traceability, compliance and repeatability of work. Identified recurring faults and implemented practical corrective actions to reduce repeat callouts and stabilise reliability. Key focus areas: Facilities Maintenance • Planned & Reactive Maintenance • Fault Finding & Troubleshooting • Preventive Maintenance (PM) • Contractor Coordination • WHS / Compliance • Maintenance Records & Traceability • Reliability Improvements

Production leadership and engineering project delivery for high-precision tooling (injection moulds and cutting/stamping tools) in a metal-mechanical environment. Delivered projects end-to-end—requirements, concept/tolerance definition, manufacturing route, machining/EDM, assembly, try-outs and validation—combining CAD/drawings, shop-floor execution, supplier/procurement management, quality routines and cost/schedule control. Built Excel controls for progress/cost/KPIs and supported maintenance planning and troubleshooting to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. • Led end-to-end tooling project delivery, translating DFM/DFMA decisions into robust, manufacturable designs and reliable execution. • Converted requirements into technical solutions (concepts, tolerances, materials, process routes and assembly approach). • Created/reviewed 2D/3D CAD models and engineering drawings supporting machining, wire/sinker EDM, grinding, assembly and validation. • Managed planning and shop-floor follow-up: scope alignment, schedules, resources, priorities and quality targets. • Owned supplier interface: purchase lists, RFQs, technical clarifications, cost/lead-time negotiation and verification against specification. • Drove continuous improvement by standardising methods, improving repeatability/fit-up, reducing rework and strengthening quality routines. • Supported high-precision processes (Wire/Sinker EDM, machining centre, surface grinding) and critical fit-up activities to ensure dimensional accuracy. Key focus areas: Project Delivery • Production Leadership • Tooling / Injection Moulds • Cutting & Stamping Tools • DFM/DFMA • CAD 2D/3D • Supplier RFQs & Technical Clarifications • Cost & Schedule Control • Shop-floor Execution • EDM / Precision Machining • Quality & Repeatability • Continuous Improvement • Maintenance Support & Downtime Reduction

The Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Caxias do Sul (UCS) is renowned for its academic excellence and focus on developing innovative solutions for the industry. Combining a strong theoretical foundation with advanced laboratory practices, the program prepares professionals to excel in areas such as machine design and manufacturing, automation, thermodynamics, metallurgical processes, and industrial management. Students have access to cutting-edge technologies, including CAD/CAM, and gain expertise in structural analysis, energy efficiency, and process optimization. UCS also promotes market integration through internships, applied projects, and partnerships with leading industry companies. The program equips engineers with the skills to tackle global challenges with creativity, precision, and leadership, turning ideas into practical and innovative solutions.