Ivo Fernandes

Mechanical Engineer | Process & Manufacturing Engineering | Quality Engineering | Lean Six Sigma

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

With over a decade of experience in manufacturing and quality engineering, I have honed my skills in continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and quality assessment. I am a dedicated and results-oriented Engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and a strong belief in the Kaizen philosophy. I possess expertise in various areas, such as PFMEA, PPAP process, PDCA, 8D, QRCI, Control Plan, 5S, SMED, and more. I have successfully contributed to automotive manufacturers and currently to the high-tech industry. Throughout my career, I have cultivated a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and quality management systems, employing the methodologies of Lean Manufacturing to improve operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth.

Experience

  • Quality Engineer & Synchro Specialist at TRUMPF Nederland B.V.
    Jul 2022 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs

    Quality Analysis Ensure data in the quality system is interpretable for downstream follow-up. Analyze quality issues for problems and structural root causes. Identify workmanship issues and initiate and support improvement opportunities. Identify non-workmanship issues and use advanced root cause analysis tools for downstream follow-up. Providing input for the organization's quality topics priority settings. Advise regarding structural solutions and containments within responsibility and authority. Quality Awareness Structure Using quality analysis and structural issue findings, identify the main issues that are at present affecting production. Maintain awareness level structure, pushing issues into different attention levels. Analyze workmanship issues and correctly support the follow-up process Maintain documentation coming from awareness level structure. Quality Check Gate Identify issue re-occurrences and implement quality check gates for inspection during production. Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality. Work together with Production Engineers to develop applicable solutions to improve quality. Document results and findings after inspections are carried out. Synchro Specialist SYNCHRO, is the Lean Management System of TRUMPF, includes objectives, principles and methods – Process Excellence, Management Excellence, Behavioral Excellence Important tools such as the Value Stream Analysis, Problem-Solving, 5S, Shop-floor Management, Time Data Management, SMED, TPM.

  • Manufacturing Engineer at Purem by Eberspächer
    Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Involvement in programs from Gate 2 to SOP; Realization of production tests (IPT, MPT, EMPT); Continuous Improvement (Monitoring and definition of engineering actions to improve production); Analysis of engineering stops; Coordination of PFMEA; Responsibility for implementing engineering changes after Gate 5; Creation of SOR (Specific Operational Requirements) for equipment; Coordination of equipment and tools for series production; Management of changes to references, BOMs and routines in SAP; Management and implementation of product traceability; Creation and management of work instructions and standardize work; Training of operators; Coordination of teams; Maintenance support for critical parts; Coordination of equipment transfers and production lines; Preparation and production of PPAP parts.

  • Process Engineer at Faurecia
    Sep 2009 - Dec 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos

    Programming of welding robots and their manipulation of the Yaskawa, Fanuc and ABB brands; Definition of welding processes and modes (MIG / MAG, TIG, Resistance, Laser); Collaboration in the implementation and development of new projects; Support and continuous improvement in the production of series projects; Collaboration in the transfer of projects between factories; Maintenance and repair of Welding Groups (Robot and Welding Generator); Collaboration with Engineering / Maintenance teams to solve problems; Organization of external teams for robot maintenance; Production support. TPM's.