Nicolas Chung

As a Research & Development Engineer, I manage multiple product development projects simultaneously using agile and traditional methodologies. My key responsibilities include: 🔹 Project management using tools such as McKinsey Wave and Siemens Teamcenter X 🔹 Defining technical requirements based on customer specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals 🔹 Facilitating cross-department communication, managing timelines, expectations, costs, and results at all organizational levels 🔹 Financial analysis of new product projects, focusing on ROI and lifecycle capital estimation 🔹 Designing and developing mechanical components with CAD software (SolidWorks, SolidWorks Plastics, SolidWorks PDM) 🔹 Topological optimization using CAE tools (Salome Meca, SolidWorks Simulation) 🔹 Developing optimized plastic injection molded parts and metal components (steel, aluminum, brass) for manufacturing processes 🔹 Ensuring product quality, and homologation of new products, parts, and materials 🔹 Experience with additive manufacturing (FDM, SLS, SLA) for prototyping and production 🔹 Creating technical documentation, including manufacturing specifications, cost analysis, performance requirements, and detailed technical drawings 🔹 Optimizing manufacturing quality processes using quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and 8D 🔹 Data analysis using Minitab to make decisions based on test results 🔹 Managing implementation of new product lines in manufacturing, coordinating efforts across departments, locations, and suppliers 🔹 Defining internal processes for FEA studies, creating databases and technical documentation 🔹 Patent analysis to develop innovative solutions and workarounds 🔹 Developing products and solutions for global applications, ensuring scalability This role has enhanced my skills in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex engineering projects, and delivering innovative solutions while ensuring quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

As a Research & Development Engineer, I manage multiple product development projects simultaneously using agile and traditional methodologies. My key responsibilities include: 🔹 Project management using tools such as McKinsey Wave and Siemens Teamcenter X 🔹 Defining technical requirements based on customer specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals 🔹 Facilitating cross-department communication, managing timelines, expectations, costs, and results at all organizational levels 🔹 Financial analysis of new product projects, focusing on ROI and lifecycle capital estimation 🔹 Designing and developing mechanical components with CAD software (SolidWorks, SolidWorks Plastics, SolidWorks PDM) 🔹 Topological optimization using CAE tools (Salome Meca, SolidWorks Simulation) 🔹 Developing optimized plastic injection molded parts and metal components (steel, aluminum, brass) for manufacturing processes 🔹 Ensuring product quality, and homologation of new products, parts, and materials 🔹 Experience with additive manufacturing (FDM, SLS, SLA) for prototyping and production 🔹 Creating technical documentation, including manufacturing specifications, cost analysis, performance requirements, and detailed technical drawings 🔹 Optimizing manufacturing quality processes using quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and 8D 🔹 Data analysis using Minitab to make decisions based on test results 🔹 Managing implementation of new product lines in manufacturing, coordinating efforts across departments, locations, and suppliers 🔹 Defining internal processes for FEA studies, creating databases and technical documentation 🔹 Patent analysis to develop innovative solutions and workarounds 🔹 Developing products and solutions for global applications, ensuring scalability This role has enhanced my skills in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex engineering projects, and delivering innovative solutions while ensuring quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

As a Research & Development Engineer, I led the simultaneous management of multiple product development projects using both agile and traditional methodologies. My key responsibilities included: 🔹 Project management using advanced tools like McKinsey Wave and Siemens Teamcenter X 🔹 Defining technical requirements based on customer specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals 🔹 Facilitating communication across departments, managing timelines, expectations, costs, and outcomes at all organizational levels 🔹 Financial analysis of new product projects, focusing on ROI and lifecycle capital estimation 🔹 Designing and developing mechanical components with CAD/CAE software (SolidWorks, SolidWorks Plastics, SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks PDM) 🔹 Optimizing plastic injection molded parts and metal components (steel, aluminum, brass) for manufacturing processes 🔹 Hands-on experience with manual welding processes and quality assurance for new products and materials 🔹 Application of additive manufacturing techniques (FDM, SLS, SLA) for prototyping and production 🔹 Technical documentation of products, including manufacturing specifications, cost analysis, performance requirements, and high-fidelity technical drawings 🔹 Stabilizing manufacturing quality processes and optimizing logistics for new product lines using quality tools like APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and 8D 🔹 Statistical data analysis of validation test results using Minitab, driving decisions based on data insights 🔹 Implementation of new product lines in manufacturing, coordinating technical and administrative efforts between departments, locations, and suppliers (national and international chains) This role honed my ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring product development efficiency, quality improvement, and cost optimization, while driving innovative engineering solutions.

As a Technical Assistant, I played a key role in managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously, ensuring seamless integration of new product lines into manufacturing. My responsibilities included: 🔹 Overseeing the industrial implementation of new product lines, coordinating technical and administrative aspects across departments, facilities, and suppliers 🔹 Developing and maintaining high-precision technical documentation, including manufacturing specifications, cost analysis, performance requirements, and detailed engineering drawings 🔹 Stabilizing quality processes and optimizing logistical structures for new products 🔹 Designing and optimizing mechanical components and tooling using CAD/CAE software This experience strengthened my expertise in product lifecycle management, manufacturing process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, skills that continue to drive my work in engineering innovation and product development.

As an R&D Intern, I supported the development, testing, and implementation of new products and components, contributing to multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment. My role involved: 🔹 Assisting in the simultaneous management of multiple projects, ensuring alignment between executive, manufacturing, and engineering teams 🔹 Conducting component and product validation tests to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards 🔹 Developing tools and mechanical components using CAD/CAE software (SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM) for product optimization This experience strengthened my ability to work in cross-functional teams, apply problem-solving skills in product development, and manage engineering projects efficiently.

As an Academic Researcher, I conducted a numerical study on the dynamic behavior of vibration dampers used in power transmission lines when subjected to oscillatory loads. My role involved: 🔹 Developing mathematical models in MATLAB to analyze natural vibration frequencies and dynamic response 🔹 Performing statistical data analysis using Minitab to evaluate test results and system behavior 🔹 Simulating and interpreting the oscillatory response of dampers, contributing to improved vibration control strategies 🔹 Applying engineering principles and computational methods to enhance system reliability This experience strengthened my expertise in numerical modeling, vibration analysis, and data-driven engineering solutions, skills I continue to apply in product development and mechanical design.

As a Technical Drawing Instructor, I provided hands-on guidance and technical support to engineering students, ensuring a solid understanding of industrial drawing principles both manually and through CAD software. My role focused on: 🔹 Teaching engineering drawing standards (ABNT) and geometric construction techniques 🔹 Assisting students in developing technical drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks 🔹 Explaining Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and their practical application in engineering design 🔹 Ensuring students understood geometric constraints, technical specifications, and tolerance analysis to improve design accuracy 🔹 Enhancing students’ ability to interpret and create precise engineering blueprints for real-world applications This experience strengthened my ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively, a skill I continue to apply in my engineering career, particularly in product development and advanced manufacturing.

Gestão Ágil de Projetos em Engenharia e Industria 4.0