Rafael F. Tonin

● Developing and improving assembly processes, aiming to maximize efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance the final product quality. ● Technically and strategically resolving recurring issues on the production line, seeking innovative solutions to maintain operations and ensure continuous improvement of processes. ● Implementing quality control systems and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, always focusing on excellence in results. ● Applying Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize workflows and eliminate waste, generating high productivity without compromising quality. ● Fully collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during the design and production phases, actively contributing to the improvement of manufacturing methods and product designs to meet market and quality needs. ● Facilitating continuous training for production teams to ensure they stay updated on new processes and methodologies, maintaining an efficient and motivated work environment. Main results: (1) PFMEA Governance (Field Failures) – Risk management and elimination of 100% of delays, ensuring better monitoring of opportunities. (2) Efficiency Improvement Project (Subassembly - C FRAME - MTP) – Balancing the times for all models, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency. Eliminating high-energy risks in human/machine interaction by modifying the layout, making the process safer.

● Strategically communicating progress and results of initiatives to stakeholders at all hierarchical levels, ensuring transparency and alignment between projects and business objectives. ● Leading the execution of Six Sigma projects from inception to implementation, focusing on delivering results aligned with the organization’s strategic goals and having a direct impact on continuous process improvement. ● Advanced use of statistical methodologies for diagnosing issues, identifying root causes, and creating data-driven solutions that promote significant efficiency gains. ● Responsible for training and mentoring Green Belts and employees in Six Sigma concepts, fostering the adoption of a culture of process excellence across the organization. ● Continuously monitoring performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), enabling efficient tracking of the effectiveness of implementations and operational adjustments needed to achieve organizational objectives. ● Effectively coordinating resources, budget, and project scope, ensuring all phases are completed within established parameters for time, quality, and cost. Main results: (1) Cost Reduction at the Effluent Treatment Plant – Savings of 13%, totaling R$ 217,533.00. (2) Improvement of OEE at the RIW Painting Line – Increased OEE from 66% to 80%, establishing a foundation for future improvements with a goal of 85%. (3) Review of CBL Transfer Pricing – Implementation of a new model resulting in a cost reduction of R$ 139 million.

● Developing and improving manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance product quality. ● Strategically and technically resolving recurring issues on the production line, seeking innovative solutions to maintain operations and drive continuous process improvements. ● Implementing quality control systems and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, always with a focus on excellence in results. ● Applying Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize workflows and eliminate waste, achieving high productivity without compromising quality. ● Fully collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during the design and production phases, actively participating in improving manufacturing methods and product designs to meet market and quality needs. ● Facilitating continuous training for production teams to ensure they are updated on new processes and methodologies, ensuring an efficient and motivated work environment. Main results: (1) Revitalization of the PFMEA Tool – Led the process structuring, team training, and standardization, enabling preventive actions on both new and current processes, reducing rework and quality issues. (2) Implementation of the FUSION NPI Program – Strategic analysis of installed capacity, investments, weldability, and safety/ergonomics risks, contributing to product adjustments, eliminating 8 critical safety risks, 2 ergonomic risks, and 100% of welding interference. (3) Re-manufacturing of the HEX Chassis in Mexico – Developed welding procedures, process qualification, and provided customer support. This action avoided R$ 350,000.00 in warranty payments to Caterpillar Piracicaba.

● Defining long-term goals and strategic direction for the company, based on detailed market analysis and identification of innovation areas with high growth potential. ● Developing new strategies that boosted innovation initiatives, coordinating the creation of new products, services, and technologies in alignment with market needs and future trends. ● Leading R&D projects, overseeing all phases of design, prototyping, and testing, ensuring a continuous flow of new solutions for the company and its clients. ● Leading a multidisciplinary team of specialists, fostering creativity and generating innovative ideas while maintaining focus on project goals and timelines. ● Managing strategic partnerships and providing expert advice to both internal and external clients, promoting innovation as a competitive market differentiator. ● Coordinating marketing and sales activities related to new products and innovative solutions, optimizing the integration between R&D and market areas. ● Monitoring innovation KPIs, ensuring that projects remained within financial and schedule parameters, promoting efficient resource management for innovation. Main results: (1) UV Light Sterilization for Environments – Developed radio-controlled robots and air sterilizers, with prototyping and laboratory validation, ensuring the elimination of germs and bacteria with 99.99% efficiency. (2) Redesign of Filtration Equipment in the Tire Line – Identified opportunities for compliance with NR 13, resulting in the redesign of the equipment according to current regulations, ensuring safe and flawless operation. (3) Automation of Pressing Process – Provided consultancy and implemented an automated solution for a high-risk manual process, using a machine with a coordinated table and automatic pressing. Eliminated safety risks, quality issues, and maintained operational uptime.