Anderson, South Carolina, United States
I'm Gabriel Pacheco, a Product Development Expert Engineer with an impressive journey in designing and enhancing products within the white goods appliances industry. I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics Technology from the Federal Technological University of Paraná, complemented by two specialized postgraduate programs in Embedded Electronic Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) from the same esteemed institution. 🌐 Global Experience: With over 10 years in the field, I've thrived in multicultural environments, collaborating with diverse teams across the globe (Brazil, Argentine, Thailand, Egypt, Mexico and United States of America). My career reflects a commitment to efficiency, innovation, and cost optimization. 🔧 Expertise Highlights: Comprehensive knowledge of electronic components and their integration into products. Cost optimization strategies and creative problem-solving. Proficiency in industry standards and certifications, including INMETRO, IEC, UL, and more. Project leadership and management in multinational settings. Extensive experience with Electronic Devices and expertise in Refrigeration. Skills in Project Planning and implementation of Wireless Platforms. Proficient in Catia software for design and planning. 🌟 Outstanding Achievements: I identified a substantial cost-saving opportunity, currently under implementation, with the potential to save US$1.3 million annually in 2023 and more 4 million to be implemented during 2024/2025. In a previous role, I contributed to a cost reduction of R$1.5 million Brazilian currency in wiring harness projects. My career has been marked by a dedication to efficient and high-quality engineering practices, and I'm continually seeking new opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the field. If you're looking for a dynamic professional who excels in cost optimization, strategic thinking, and global collaboration, let's connect and explore the possibilities together. Feel free to connect with me if you'd like to discuss potential collaborations, or exciting projects, or just share industry insights. 📩 #ProductDevelopment #ElectricalEngineering #Innovation #ConnectedDevices #IoT #CostOptimization #GlobalEngineering
Expert responsible to lead the execution of cost out activities to deliver the business objectives. Responsible to manage resources and schedules to ensure the project execution. Develop and maintain the CAPEX budgets. Drive continuous improvements in the project design and process. Support and drive efficiency and a high level of productivity. Assist in the preparation of all documentation/presentation material and provides timely communication to organization as to project status and deliverables. Manages and executes special projects as assigned. Nominated to assume Capstone Project as Project Manager, NA initiative that involves around 40 different part numbers for the factories in Anderson - USA and Juarez - MEX. In this position also I contribute technically doing correlation between Chinese steel standard to USA steel standard, helping the company to move the parts from China to another country and also develop the USA supplier to produce metal parts. Additionally in this position I identified a cost saving opportunity for mechanical modules team globally that will impact around USD 1.3M (plastic and electronics parts), and also more USD4M that are under implementation for our BA North America impacting our factories in Anderson (USA) and Juarez (MEX). As part of the cost out team, in in this position I was invited to help the Europe team based on Italy to identify cost out savings for their projects too, in this opportunity I have listed 28 ideas with a high feasibility that now are in the project plan for Europe.
Responsible for electronic applications in two distinct architectures: Side by Side and French Door Bottom Mount. Working on standardization between both platforms, offering cost-saving opportunities and solution and specification standardization. responsible directly to the wiring harness, and electronic application including software, hardware and UI definition. And also to define the best solution according to the project requirment, creating a diferent cost scenarios to compare and present to the governance board. Working on with diferent areas, my main activity is integrate various components, including the cooling system, wire harness, electronic components, freshness features, lighting systems, and software, into the product. Furthermore, I played a central role in presenting diverse cost scenario options to the project team, always with the aim of delivering the most optimal consumer experience. In 2023, I identified a significant cost-saving opportunity currently under implementation, with the potential to yield annual savings of US$1.3 million. It's worth noting that more than 15 additional ideas are currently in development for implementation in the short, medium, and long term. These initiatives have the potential to generate savings exceeding US$3 million.
I held the technical responsibility for electrical and electronic applications in LATAM projects and global MultiDoor Projects within the food preservation (refrigerator) category. My role involved a wide range of activities and notable achievements, including: Managing 13 projects concurrently across various refrigerator types, including Top Freezer, Bottom Mount, Multi Door, French Door, Chest Freezer, and Wine Cooler. Designing wiring harness solutions to ensure the electrical and electronic components function optimally. Identifying and mapping cost-saving opportunities for wiring harness solutions and electronic applications. Layout planning to define project solutions based on AC and DC loads, ensuring the electronic solutions align with cost targets. Overseeing software management, including the control of software requirements received from various teams, such as EGD, system engineering, and lab teams, to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements. In 2021, my contributions led to significant cost savings, including: Achieving cost savings of R$1,800,000.00 in the Wiring Harness for LATAM projects. Implementing changes in the Wiring Harness Package that resulted in a reduction of approximately 18 tons of cardboard usage per year in the factory. My role was instrumental in optimizing electrical and electronic applications across various refrigerator projects, resulting in substantial cost savings and eco-friendly improvements in manufacturing processes.