Sérgio Costa
Almada,Setúbal
Summary
Dynamic Product Development Manager with a proven track record at Moto Honda Da Amazônia, adept in cross-functional collaboration and innovative cost-saving strategies. Excelled in people management and product prototyping, achieving over Mi R$100/year in potential gains. Spearheaded projects that increased model profitability by 15%, showcasing exceptional project management and creative problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Manager
Moto Honda Da Amazônia
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed cross-functional teams with different skills and professional background, to ensure timely delivery of innovative proposals for easy manufacturing products and lower costs specification .
- Cultivated valuable relationships with internal and external partners including own factory manufacturing departments and suppliers facilitating the team work for manufacturing improvement and cost reduction proposals .
- Created Cost Innovation all new Brazil & Japan workflow, aiming to manage short, medium and long-term cost reduction proposals, reaching in the first 9 months of activity, potential gains that will exceed Mi R$100/year .
Product Development Supervisor
Moto Honda Da Amazônia
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed project timelines and budgets effectively , ensuring on-time delivery of completed product developments without exceeding allocated resources .
- Mentored junior team members to promote professional growth and ensure high-quality outputs across the department.
- Coordinated a team of analysts in the activity of innovative proposals for technical specifications and cost feasibility to include in the development of new motorcycle models in Brazil;
- Implemented effective cost reduction proposals, which allowed a gain of over Mi R$14.5/year ;
Product Development Analyst
Moto Honda Da Amazônia
11.2002 - 01.2019
- Prepared documents, technical drawings and carry out verifications in the manufacturing process for the local development of new models, as well as supported all models developed by the Japan headquarters for South American models.
- Implemented improvements of manufacturing processes of Welding, Stamping, Casting, Painting, Machining, Assembly, Plastic Injection and Engine manufacturing, increasing attractiveness and reducing costs .
- Increased 15% of the models profitability in average , as the Large Project Leader of the projects, overcoming the premises of Quality, Cost and Delivery .
Technical Advisor
Taguchi Consulting And Technology
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Researched and prepared resources and training aimed in automotive area: Technical, Behavioral, Sales and Management Training .
- Structured company's headquarters, setting up training rooms and teaching resources .
- Planned and implemented a technical and commercial training programme for largest Fiat dealer in Recife-PE.
Education
MBA - Project Management
FUCAPI – Foundation Analysis Research & Innovation
Amazon - Brazil11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pernambuco - UPE
Pernambuco - Brazil06.2002
High School Technical Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Federal Technical School of Pernambuco
Pernambuco - Brazil08.1994
Skills
- Creative and Innovative
- Communication and Public Speaking
- People Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Design thinking
- Product Roadmapping
- Risk Assessment
- Data-driven decision-making
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Product prototyping
- Cost Estimations
Affiliations
- OEP - Association of Portugal Engineers
- CONFEA/CREA - Association of Brazil Engineers
Triathlon, Surf, Sailing & Boats, Outdoor activities, Reading, Idioms, Movies, Music, others
I enjoy to practice triathlon, surf, the ocean, outdoor activities, but also quiet moments for reading, studying and for good movies and music.
Additional Information
- Workshop: More and Better Experts – OEP – Association of Portugal Engineers, 2023 and 2024.
- Course: Ethics and Professional Deontology – OEP – Association of Portugal Engineers, 2023.
- Course: Leadership and Governance of Mega Projects – OEP – Association of Portugal Engineers, 2023.
- Course: High Performance Mentality – IBC – Coaching Brazilian Institute, 2020.
- Course: Leader Coach – IBC – Coaching Brazilian Institute, 2019.
- International experience as project leader in Honda's global R&D Headquarter, 2007 to 2019.
- Course: Motivational Leadership, Human Motivation at Work – Honda, 2017.
- Voluntary Work – Institutions with assistance and promotion activities for families at social risk, 2003 to 2023.
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Japanese
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1
Italian
Intermediate
B1
German
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Product Development Manager
Moto Honda Da Amazônia
04.2021 - 07.2023
Product Development Supervisor
Moto Honda Da Amazônia
01.2019 - 03.2021
Product Development Analyst
Moto Honda Da Amazônia
11.2002 - 01.2019
Technical Advisor
Taguchi Consulting And Technology
08.2001 - 06.2002
MBA - Project Management
FUCAPI – Foundation Analysis Research & Innovation
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pernambuco - UPE
High School Technical Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Federal Technical School of Pernambuco
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