Ronaldo Pereira

Senior Quality Engineer @ Garrett - Advancing Motion

About

I have over 25 years of experience in Quality and Supplier Quality leadership in the automotive industry, focusing on critical problem solving, supplier management, and process stability in high-pressure environments.Experience in companies such as Bosch, Minebea, and Tecfil, as well as working with automakers (FCA, PSA) and direct interaction with OEMs such as Ford, Stellantis, and Mercedes-Benz.Key achievements:• Scrap reduction of up to 32% and customer defects reduction of up to 22%.• 88% reduction in scrap costs and 75% reduction in test failures.• ISO 9001/14001 certification recovery in 3 months.• 56% improvement in critical supplier performance.• Service improvement from "Not Recommended" to "Excellent" in 1 year.Technical and management experience:• APQP, Core Tools (PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).• VDA 6.3 Auditor | Green Belt.• Supplier crisis management and decision-making under pressure.• Implementation of systems and continuous improvement (WCM, IQF, ISO 14001).Leadership and influence:• Quality Instructor (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, 8D).• Content creator (YouTube with over 9,000 followers).• Speaker at FestQuali.• Leader of committees and initiatives such as Quality Week.International experience working in Europe and Latin America, with technical negotiation skills in English and Spanish.I am seeking leadership positions where I can contribute to people management, decision-making, and generating consistent results in the automotive supply chain.

Country

City

Brazil

Industry

Automotive

Skill

APQP, PPAP, Green Belt, Global 8D, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, R&R, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 14001, Kanban, MSA, Python, Ishikawa, Core Tools, English, PDCA, Kaizen, Poka Yoke, AutoCAD, Quality System

Experience

Senior Quality Engineer

Garrett - Advancing Motion

2021-6 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

Guarulhos, SP

American multinational leader in the turbo segment. Responsible for quality management for strategic customers (Stellantis, Ford, Mercedes) in the Argentina region, ensuring compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction. Responsible for the development and quality management of international suppliers in new turbocharger projects, ensuring global compliance and operational excellence. Conducting PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, IMDS, Capability, Flowcharts, and Control Plans for the validation of processes and products of strategic suppliers and customers. Conducting audits of international suppliers (process, product, and system) with the implementation of structured action plans (8D, Ishikawa, 5W2H). Supervising critical supplier processes: casting, machining, assembly, plastic injection, and sensors, ensuring reliability and consistency. Analyzing production capacity (Run@Rate) and conducting continuous improvements (Kaizen) in supplier processes. Managing the complete chain of national and international suppliers, serving all Garrett plants worldwide.

Quality Supervisor

Minebea AccessSolutions

2020-3 - 2021-3 · 1 yr 1 mo

Guarulhos, SP

Japanese multinational of security and ignition systems. Supervision of a multidisciplinary team (3 engineers, 3 analysts, 2 interns) and interface with global management (France, Japan), ensuring compliance and excellence in quality. Management of PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, Capability and Control Plans in new automotive projects. Audits of national and international suppliers (process, product and system), implementing action plans via 8D, Ishikawa, 5W2H, A3/PDCA. Environmental management of suppliers, including analysis of registration with IBAMA, Operating License and CADRI. Optimization of production capacity (Run Rate) and continuous improvements (Kaizen) in supplier processes for stamping, painting, injection and machining.

Senior Quality Engineer

Stellantis South America

2018-7 - 2020-3 · 1 yr 9 mos

São Paulo, Brazil

Italian-American multinational vehicle manufacturer. Development and quality management of automotive suppliers in new vehicle projects: Strada, Renegade, Compass, Toro, Argo, and Chronos. Leadership in PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, Capability, Flowcharts, and Control Plans. Supplier audits (process, product, and system) and implementation of structured corrective actions (8D, Ishikawa, 5W2H, A3/PDCA). Management of products such as radiators, electric fans, filters, reservoirs, exhaust systems, and pipes (fuel, air, and brake). Coordination of strategic suppliers: Mahle, Denso, Faurecia, Continental, Valeo, Tenneco, Mann Hummel, Sogefi, HBA.

Quality Coordinator

Filtros Tecfil

2016-9 - 2018-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

Guarulhos, SP

Latin American leader in the manufacture of automotive filters. Quality coordination across two units, managing a team of 6 employees and reporting to the technical manager at headquarters, focusing on operational excellence and automotive compliance. Team and budget management, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949. Application of QSB: Controlled Shipments, Rapid Response, Global 8D/FSP and Lessons Learned. Supplier audits and process control (Usiminas, Prada, Arcelormittal, BASF, Ahlstrom). Environmental management according to ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 and analysis of MTR, LAIA, LPR, FET, FDRS, FISPQ, CADRI.

Quality Coordinator

Bosch Brasil

2013-3 - 2016-6 · 3 yrs 4 mos

São Paulo, Brazil

German multinational, world leader in the manufacture of thermo-technological systems. Quality leadership in a thermo-technological systems plant, managing a team of 7 employees, reporting to the Plant Manager and the Global Quality Manager. Implementation and maintenance of APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, ISO 9001/14001 and INMETRO certifications. Application of QSB for controlled shipments, quick response, Global 8D and lessons learned. Strategic team management, Balanced Scorecard and sector budget. Participation in weekly meetings with management in Germany and ABNT automotive and refrigeration/heating committees.