Diogo Marques
Montijo ,Setúbal
Summary
Results-driven 30 years old Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer years old, with strengths in product launch and process optimisation. Leads cross-functional teams to achieve successful product launches for high-profile automotive brands. Drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process efficiency and quality standards.
Overview
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5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer
Visteon
Palmela, Setúbal
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated product transition from development to production for market entry of Chery, Audi, Porsche, Volvo, and Cupra products, leading key launch projects for Visteon Group.
- Developed processes and specified machine requirements to support manufacturing objectives.
- Contributed to new product launches through collaboration with Product Development and Launch Team on product and assembly line definition.
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Visteon
Palmela, Setúbal
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed action plans targeting KPIs (FTT, OEE, Scrap) to drive performance improvements.
- Supervised production and processes for PSA, Porsche, and JLR projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Addressed and resolved technical concerns to keep production on schedule.
- Prepared reports detailing data analysis and solutions, highlighting potential benefits and costs for decision-making.
- Developed and maintained detailed documentation for manufacturing processes and equipment maintenance.
- Key player on customer audits and IATF audits.
Process Engineer
Akwel
Tondela, Viseu
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Led a tech process team to implement process improvements that resulted in zero claim SOP.
- Scheduled and coordinated capacity planning for current and new JLR and Ford projects, optimising resource allocation.
- Industrialised multiple projects for Ford, JLR, and Borgwarner (BMW final customer), ensuring alignment with manufacturing standards.
- Actively contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Team champion on internal 8D.
Process Engineering Intern
Akwel
Tondela, Viseu
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Support in preparation of detailed process documentation (Control Plan, Process Flow, PFMEA and working instructions) to support industrialisation of key project for Ford.
- Conducted capacity studies to evaluate production capabilities for new and existing projects, facilitating increased volumes.
- Enhanced manufacturing efficiency by managing KPIs and analysing work flow, layout requirements, and equipment layout.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Enginerring
Universidade de Aveiro
01-2020
Skills
- process optimization
- equipment specification
- capacity planning
- data analysis
- KPI tracking
- technical documentation
- process development
- continuous improvement
- product launch
- project management
- Root Cause Analysis
- team leadership
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer
Visteon
01.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Visteon
03.2023 - 12.2024
Process Engineer
Akwel
12.2021 - 03.2023
Process Engineering Intern
Akwel
03.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Mechanical Enginerring
Universidade de Aveiro