Igor Freitas da Silva

Responsible for strategic product and portfolio management for commercial vehicles, focusing on profitability, market positioning, and on-time delivery. Act as a key driver in defining product strategy and ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams. Key Responsibilities: • Define and manage the product portfolio for new commercial vehicle projects, aligned with market strategy and customer needs; • Conduct pricing, volume, and market share analysis to ensure financial feasibility and project viability; • Prepare Business Cases and present investment proposals to the Board of Directors; • Coordinate product development, overseeing schedules, budgets, and resource allocation; • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution across departments; • Oversee product design from concept to series production, ensuring compliance with quality and performance standards.

Coordinated project and testing activities for heavy-duty truck development, including the Proconve P8 program for VW Meteor and Constellation. Served as the key liaison between engineering, validation, and testing teams, ensuring schedule alignment, risk control, and effective communication using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Power BI. Key Responsibilities: • Coordinated technical validation and laboratory testing activities, supporting agile routines (daily, sprint planning, reviews); • Organized and monitored test schedules, execution plans, and progress tracking; • Consolidated and presented test results, deviations, and risk assessments to stakeholders; • Ensured alignment between engineering, quality, product development, and supplier teams; • Tracked key project metrics (KPI, test coverage, schedule adherence, issue resolution); Main Projects: • Proconve P8 – Emission compliance for the heavy-duty truck line (VW Meteor and Constellation) • Constellation 20.480 4x2 – Product validation and launch support • Parts Localization Program – Coordination of localized component implementation to optimize cost and supply chain efficiency

Responsible for ensuring compliance with company quality standards across accredited Bosch automotive workshops in the Vale do Paraíba, SP. Conducted audits to evaluate operational procedures, service quality, and adherence to corporate guidelines. Acted as a key driver for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: • Conducted systematic audits of all accredited automotive workshops to ensure compliance with Bosch quality standards; • Performed mystery client evaluations to assess service experience and process adherence; • Audited workshop procedures, including mechanical service protocols, documentation, and safety practices; • Prepared detailed evaluation reports highlighting non-conformities, improvement opportunities, and recommended corrective actions; • Monitored corrective actions and follow-up to ensure sustained compliance; • Provided feedback to management and workshop teams to drive process standardization and operational excellence.

Coordinated road testing activities for vehicle development programs, supporting the evaluation of durability, performance, and reliability. Directed driver teams, technicians, and mechanics to execute test plans according to OEM requirements, ensuring product robustness and test traceability. Key Responsibilities: • Planned and managed road test schedules, routes, and maintenance activities in alignment with project goals; • Supervised evaluation drivers and technical teams, ensuring test accuracy and safety compliance; • Developed test procedures and conducted specific evaluations to identify potential failures and improvement areas; • Oversaw vehicle preparation, maintenance planning, and parts requests to minimize downtime; • Consolidated test results and presented findings to OEM engineering teams and management when escalation was required; • Acted as liaison between Applus+ IDIADA and Volkswagen during on-site test operations in Taubaté. Main Projects: • Amarok V6 • Tiguan Allspace • Nivus • Polo • Up! Facelift • Jetta GLI

Supported vehicle testing activities for new projects, ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Assisted in planning road tests, defining test procedures, and conducting specific evaluations to identify potential failures. Applied the DMAIC methodology for failure analysis and collaborated with cross-functional teams and suppliers to implement solutions before the start of production, ensuring more robust products for customers. Key Responsibilities: • Executed road tests and vehicle evaluations, monitoring performance and reliability metrics; • Conducted failure analysis using DMAIC methodology and supported corrective action planning; • Collaborated with multiple departments and suppliers to ensure timely implementation of solutions; • Developed a system to analyze field failure data, tracking component mileage-to-failure, optimizing test cycles, and reducing evaluation costs; • Prepared documentation and reports to communicate test results and improvement recommendations.

Gained hands-on experience in CNC programming, setup, maintenance, and operation of industrial machinery, ensuring precise control of machining parameters and product quality. Applied safety procedures consistently while executing technical tasks, contributing to efficient and reliable manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities: • Programmed and operated CNC machines, ensuring compliance with design specifications; • Prepared, adjusted, and maintained industrial tools and equipment; • Monitored machining parameters and inspected finished parts for quality control; • Applied safety standards in all operations to maintain a secure work environment; • Supported continuous improvement initiatives in machining processes and workflow. Career Progression: • Machine Operator | General Mechanic | Apprentice