Juliano Muniz

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Curitiba – Parana | BR Citizen | 📧 [email protected] | ☎️+353 83 091 7996 | 🌍 Linkedin

SUMMARY
NFQ Level 8 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by a postgraduate degree in Quality Productivity
Management and an MBA with over 15 years of experience with lean Manufacturing, predominantly in highly regulated
industries with companies such as Renault-Nissan, Faurecia Automotive, Brasilsat Harald and Boston Scientific. A
dedicated team player with a proactive, results-oriented approach and proficient in cross-functional teamwork. Effective
communication with diverse stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, management, technicians, and operators.
Currently seeking an opportunity as a manufacturing engineer.

Career Highlights
● Expertise: Lean Manufacturing | TPM | GMP | Kaizen | EHS |Chrono Analysis | ISO/TS 16949, 9000, 14000 | FMEA |
QCStory | MRPG | A3 | DMAIC | QFD | JIRA
● At Boston Scientific, identified system traceability issues and PDCA ideas to improve quality processes. As a General
Manager, increased productivity by 50% and fully complied with franchisor audits. At Brasilsat Harald, led teams in
manufacturing, coordinated ISO 9001 and 14001 implementations and achieved significant cost savings through
supplier evaluation and development.
● Demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills, successfully coordinating teams and managing
budgets. His expertise in quality standards like ISO and Six Sigma has been pivotal in his roles.
● Proven track record of resolving complex challenges, notably in Lean Six Sigma projects. Led cross-functional teams
to resolve complex challenges, with notable achievements in Lean Six Sigma projects and innovative and optimised
process improvement.

EDUCATION
● MBA in Business Administration and Management (NFQ 8) | Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil | 2006 - 2008
● Postgraduate Degree in Quality Management (NFQ 8) | Universidade Federal do Paraná - UFPR, Brazil | 2003 -
2005
● Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineer (NFQ 8) | Universidade Católica do Paraná - PUC, Brazil | 1995 - 1999
● Diploma in Mechanical Technician (NFQ 6) | Universidade Tecnológica do Paraná, Brazil | 1990 - 1994

Further Certifications & Training

● Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance | Linkedin | 2023
● Next-Generation AI: An Intro to GPT-3 | Linkedin | 2023
● Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator | Yale University | 2020
● Mastering Postman API in 10 steps | Udemy | 2020
● SQL – Complete | Softblue | 2020
● BDD - Behavior-Driven Development with Cucumber and Java | Udemy | 2020
● Six Sigma Yellow Belt | 6SIGMAstudy | The global certification body for Six Sigma certifications | 2019
● COBIT | Bradesco Foundation | 2019
● Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) | BSTQB | 2019
● ITIL Foundation Level | Bradesco Foundation | 2019
● Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) | SCRUMstudy | Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile | 2019

CAREER BACKGROUND

Product Builder | Boston Scientific, Galway - Ireland | Sep 2021 - Present

Boston Scientific's core values include caring, meaningful innovation, high performance, global collaboration, diversity and
winning spirit.
● Assembling various medical devices and components according to specific manufacturing procedures and
guidelines.
● Ensuring the products are assembled to meet the company's quality standards and regulatory requirements.
● Operating specialised machinery and equipment used in the manufacturing process.
● Following detailed manufacturing protocols and procedures to ensure consistency and product quality.
● Conducting inspection and manufacturing of components, specifically Stents.
Achievements
● Identified system traceability issues and proposed a solution to enhance efficiency.
● Proposed standardisation ionisation devices and airflow to reduce quality problems associated with the presence of
foreign material (FM).

Owner & General Manager | Muniz & Cordeiro Franchise (Restaurant), Parana - Brazil | Jun 2015 - Aug 2019
● Executed all essential tasks related to business operations, including accounting, cost management, leadership of
teams, quality assurance, attendance monitoring, production oversight, regulatory compliance, and adherence to
legal requirements within the sector.
Achievements
● Enhanced productivity linked to the workforce by 50% through process optimisation, standardisation, and training.
● Achieved 100% compliance with franchisor audits.
Project Manager | Brasilsat Harald, Paraná - Brazil | Jun 2008 - Jun 2015
BrasilSat Harald SA provides media equipment. The company manufactures radio and television broadcasting and
communications equipment.
● Coordinated teams of engineers, technicians, buyers, mechanics, electricians, suppliers, third-party companies, and
customers.
● Managed a team responsible for preparing, reviewing, and implementing manufacturing drawings and working
documentation.
● Played a key role in implementing, adapting, and homologating the factory from scratch to manufacture wind
towers in compliance with international industry standards.
● Held direct responsibility for preparing product structures in the ERP system, including all necessary specifications.
● Conducted studies and implemented optimised spare parts and production component stock levels based on cost,
criticality, and risk factors.
● Analysed and addressed issues, leading Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to resolve them.
● Oversaw the implementation of ISO 9001 and 14001 quality standards.
● Conducted economic feasibility studies to procure new equipment and evaluated supplier contracts or in-house
production options.
● Retrofitted older machines to meet current safety standards (such as presses, guillotines, and bending machines),
enabling them to be safely put back into operation.
● Documented tacit knowledge into standardised procedures, making them accessible to all team members.
Achievements
● Achieved savings ranging from 15% to 500% through supplier evaluation and development efforts across multiple
countries, including Brazil, the USA, China, and the Czech Republic.
● Developed a self-adjusting 14-ton press die, a pump for liquid zinc at approximately 500°C, achieving 100% cost
savings compared to market alternatives. Additionally, I oversaw the in-house production of a 50-ton gantry crane,
resulting in a 60% cost reduction compared to market options. I also collaborated on developing and manufacturing
a 100-ton ground lift and successfully designed and produced a flange facer capable of handling flanges up to 4.2
metres in size, marking it as the first of its kind manufactured domestically or in Latin America.
● Improved the lifting processes for zinc crucible replacement, resulting in a 100% increase in efficiency equivalent to
hours saved and a significant enhancement in operational safety.
● Conducted a study and implemented preventive/predictive maintenance procedures, improving equipment
availability and performance. This initiative ensured a 99.5% availability rate for critical items such as the generator
and zinc crucible fan.
● Led a Kaizen initiative alongside the technical team, challenging conventional thinking and applying chrono analysis
and layout analysis to drive process improvement. In the circumferential welding department, we successfully
eliminated a production bottleneck, resulting in an initial increase in monthly revenue of 500,000 euros.
Quality Manufacturing Engineer | JM Silveira Consultoria, Paraná - Brazil | Jul 2006 - Jan 2008
Quality & Manufacturing Consulting Company
● Coordinated and executed materials inspections, carried out corrections and repairs on components, and
implemented process restructuring within the technology industry.
● Conducted rework on technology components for international companies without a presence in Brazil.
Subcontracted personnel were employed for this purpose, and services were performed under the technical
supervision of the contracting company.

Manufacturing Supervisor | Faurecia Automotive, Paraná - Brazil | Sep 2004 - June 2006
French global automotive supplier headquartered in Nanterre, in the western suburbs of Paris. The 7th largest
international automotive parts manufacturer in the world and #1 for vehicle interiors and emission control technology
● Demonstrated exceptional performance in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance (QA),
consistently achieving superior results.
● Used tools such as FMEA, PDCA, TPM, CEP, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to drive process
improvements.
● Effectively coordinated employees, including their evaluation, training, and coaching, to enhance team
performance.
● Prepared and managed the sector's budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
● Played a key role in planning the allocation of manpower and machinery.
● Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality, production, safety, and cost to drive continuous
improvement.
Achievements
● Consistently achieved a prominent position within the organisation for implementing many Kaizen ideas, resulting
in significant cost savings.

Quality Manufacturing Engineer | Renault-Nissan, Paraná - Brazil | Oct 1998 - Sep 2004
French-Japanese strategic alliance between the automobile manufacturers Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors,
which together sell more than 1 in 9 vehicles worldwide.
● Acted as a pilot for multifunctional groups to resolve critical issues by systematically applying statistical methods,
analysis, and problem-solving tools.
● Supervised the first production unit in Latin America to implement "lean production" methodology following the
Renault-Nissan alliance, resulting in substantial cost savings from the executed actions.
● Led the implementation of a vehicle tracking system across the factory in collaboration with the logistics and
information technology department.
● Coordinated employees, including their evaluation, training, and coaching.
● Prepared and managed the budget for the sector.
● Actively participated in chrono analysis and line-balancing activities.
● Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality, production, safety, and cost.
● Systematically applied Kaizen principles to drive continuous improvement.
Achievements
● Twice awarded recognition as part of the best work team out of three evaluations. The assessment criteria
included quality, production, absenteeism, budget compliance, and safety.
● Pioneered the pilot program for ISO 9001-EAQF approval within the assembly sector.
● Successfully implemented TPM up to phase 5.

PUBLICATIONS & ACADEMICS

● Author of a book published with family history for several generations. ORIGENS (Portuguese Edition) – December
23, 2019 - ISBN-1679900080
● Publication of academic article: The implementation of the Global Compact by companies in Paraná
● Lecturer | FGV Fundaçào Getulio Vargas & Estacio Radial | Paraná, Brazil | 2007 - 2013 | University Lecturer in
process applied finance, productivity/quality for Bachelor and Postgraduate courses.

GENERAL SKILLS

● Language Skills: Portuguese: Native | English: Fluent

● Tools & Technologies: ERP Systems (SAP, Baan), SPC, Advanced Office, C++ Programming, Autocad, Matilab,
JIRA, Scrum, ISTQB CTFL 4.0 Certification, Microsoft Office