Junio Almeida

Engineering Manager | Mechanical Engineer @ Anchor

About

Mechanical Engineer with solid experience in product development and multidisciplinary engineering management, working across all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept definition to manufacturing release and validation. Currently responsible for engineering management at Anchor Projetos, coordinating the development of industrial equipment, lifting systems and structural steel solutions, integrating mechanical design, electrical systems, automation and manufacturing processes. Strong hands-on experience in 3D modeling using Autodesk Inventor, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), material selection, tolerances definition, manufacturing processes and technical documentation. Practical experience developing equipment involving welding, machining, mechanical assembly and structural validation, always seeking balanced engineering solutions considering performance, cost and ease of manufacturing. Direct involvement in the integration between engineering and production, contributing to technical feasibility and improved reliability of industrial equipment. Analytical profile, systems thinking mindset and strong technical decision-making capability in lean industrial environments. Main areas of expertise: • Product development • 3D mechanical design (Autodesk Inventor) • Structural steel design • Lifting equipment • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) • Reverse engineering • Multidisciplinary integration • Technical documentation • Manufacturing support

Country

Brazil

City

Belo Horizonte

Industry

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Skill

detalhamento técnico, GD&T, caldeiraria, Usinagem, estruturas metalicas, Engenharia de produto, Engenharia mecanica, CAD 3D (Inventor, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, NX), Desenvolvimento de produtos, Mechanical design, CAM / Projeto de Equipamentos, CAD/CAM, Gestão Lean, Desenvolvimento de Equipamentos Industriais, Ergonimia em Maquinas, Nacionalização de Componentes, Cálculo estrutural, Validação de produtos, Cronograma Visual, Redução de custos

Experience

Engineering Manager | Mechanical Engineer

Anchor

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Белу-Оризонти, MG

Responsible for engineering management and technical development of industrial equipment, acting across all phases of the product lifecycle, from concept definition to manufacturing and final validation. Key responsibilities: • Coordination of multidisciplinary engineering activities (mechanical, electrical and automation) • Equipment development using Autodesk Inventor (parametric 3D modeling, assemblies and production drawings) • Definition of engineering solutions considering performance, cost and manufacturing feasibility • Integration between engineering and production (welding, machining and mechanical assembly) • Management of product development workflow and prioritization of engineering demands • Structural validation using Finite Element Analysis (Inventor Nastran) • Preparation of engineering calculation reports and technical documentation • Technical interface with fabrication team to solve engineering challenges • Participation in technical validation and engineering release of equipment Key projects: • Mobile lifeline system with telescopic mast (~7 m height) • Compact lifting equipment • Structural steel systems and anchoring devices • Rotating gantry crane with electric hoist

Mechanical Projects and Process Engineer

INTERFACE ELEVADORES

2024-10 - 2025-3 · 6 mos

Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Led mechanical projects from concept to implementation. Supervised field and factory teams for seamless execution. Standardized component naming and project structure for improved traceability. Managed customer support, inspections, and technical documentation.

Mechanical Engineer

Singular Engenharia e Industria LTDA

2022-1 - 2024-9 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Brazil

Developed and optimized mechanical products using FEA and CAD. Implemented CAM programming for machining processes. Designed an electric rail grinder, eliminating issues of the previous combustion-based model. Improved ergonomics, reduced noise and vibration levels. Implemented visual management and project tracking, cutting delays by 25%. Contributed to nationalizing critical components and reducing supplier dependency.

Junior Mechanical Engineer | Design Engineer

CAASTECH AUTOMATOS EIRELI

2018-4 - 2021-12 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Designed custom equipment and conducted FEA simulations. Participated in nationalization of field equipment. Reinforced cable tensioners, increasing impact resistance by 12%. Worked closely with production teams and performed field assessments. Created technical reports and calculation memos.