I enjoy developing new products and am passionate about delivering superior solutions. With 15 years working in the auto industry, I have broad experience in Chassis, Advanced Package Engineering and BIW. My responsibilities regularly include managing the evolution of a project, developing CAD Engineer solutions, training colleagues in new processes and leading group discussions and presentations. I am seeking a role requiring leadership and the continued development of my technical abilities.

1. Reginaldo A. Almeida
• e-mail: reginaldoaabh@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/reginaldo-almeida/75/56/658
CARRER PORTFOLIO
 CORE COMPETENCIES
Serving in a variety of roles, from Design Engineer to Project Manager, each
has provided greater responsibility and developed my professional and
technical skillset.
 Project Management:
Product Development Planning, Risk Assessment, Cost/Weight/Investment
(CWI) reporting, Business Case Development
 Design & Development:
NX / Catia V5 CAD Design, Kinematics Analysis, Vehicle System and
Occupant Packaging, Procedure Development, Knowledge Based
Engineering (KBE)
 Manufacturing Quality:
Statistical Process Analysis, Troubleshooting, Problem Resolution,
Containment, Process Optimization, Warranty Analysis

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FORMAL EDUCATION
 Master’s Degree – Mechanical Engineering
Pontifica Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC-Minas)-Belo Horizonte / Brazil
Expected completion: 2018 (in progress)
 Project Management (MBA)
Pontifica Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC-Minas)-Belo Horizonte / Brazil
Completion: 2014
 Mechanical Engineering B.A
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)-Belo Horizonte / Brazil
Completion: 2012
 Technical Education – Electromechanical
Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais (CEFET-MG)-Belo
Horizonte / Brazil
Completion: 2001

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
o KBE Supervisor (Knowledge Based Engineering) - LATAM
Period: May/2017 to present
o Engineering Specialist / CAD Engineer– Knowledge Based Engineering.
Period: Nov/2014 to April/2017
 Stola do Brasil S.A
o Engineering Supervisor - Mechanical and Chassis Systems
Period: April/2013 to Sept / 2014
o Team Leader / CAD Engineer– Packaging Vehicle and Feasibility
Period: August / 2010 to April / 2013
o Automotive CAD Designer
Period: January / 2002 to August / 2010

4. 4
Career Portfolio
 Program: Fiat Palio Restyling 2
 Segment: Hatchback
 Owner: Fiat Group
 Year: 2002 / 2003
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: BIW CAD Designer
 Software: Catia V4 / Artep Database
 Main Activities:
• 2D CAD Detailing / GD&T
• 3D CAD Studies / Technical Solutions
• CAD Data Management
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: Fiat Idea LATAM
 Segment: B-MPV
 Owner: Fiat Group
 Year: 2003 / 2004
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: Chassis CAD Designer
 Software: Catia V4 / Artep Database
 Main Activities:
• 2D CAD Detailing / GD&T
• 3D CAD Modeling
• Feasibility Technical Solutions
• CAD Data Management
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: DualogicTransmission Application
 Application: Palio Portfolio / Stilo / Idea
 Owner: Fiat / Magneti Marelli
 Year: 2005 / 2006
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: Chassis CAD Designer
 Software: Catia V4 / Artep Database
 Main Activities:
• Feasibility Technical Solutions
• 3D CAD Modeling
• CAD Data Management
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: Fiat Idea FL and Off-Road family
 Segment: B-MPV
 Owner: Fiat Group
 Year: 2006 / 2007
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: Chassis / BIW CAD Designer
 Software: Unigraphics NX / Team Center
 Main Activities:
• 2D CAD Detailing / GD&T
• Feasibility Technical Solutions
• 3D CAD Modeling
• CAD Data Management
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: Fiat E-Torq Engine Feasibility
 Application: Palio Portfolio / Stilo / Idea / Punto
 Owner: Fiat Group
 Year: 2007
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: Chassis CAD Designer / Feasibility
Team Leader
 Software: Unigraphics NX / VisMockup / Team Center
 Main Activities:
• Feasibility Technical Solutions
• 3D CAD Modeling
• Project Management
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: Tetrafuel System – Multifuel car: natural
gas (CNG), Gasoline, Etanol, Benzina
 Application: Fiat Siena
 Owner: Fiat Group
 Year: 2008
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: Chassis CAD Engineer / Feasibility
Team Leader
 Software: Unigraphics NX / VisMockup / Team Center
 Main Activities:
• Feasibility Technical Solutions
• 3D CAD Modeling
• Project Management
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: Fiat Bravo LATAM
 Segment: Hatchback
 Owner: Fiat Group
 Year: 2008/2009
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: CAD Engineer / Feasibility Team Leader
/ Packaging Validation Engineer
 Software: Unigraphics NX / VisMockup / Team Center
 Main Activities:
• Feasibility Technical Solutions
• 3D CAD Modeling
• Project Management
• Packaging Validation
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: Concept of Bread & Roses Program
 Segment: Small Hatchback
 Owner: Fiat Group
 Year: 2009
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: BIW CAD Engineer
 Software: Unigraphics NX / VisMockup/ Team
Center
 Main Activities:
• Feasibility Technical Solutions
• 3D CAD Modeling
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: Fiat New Uno FL
 Segment: Hatchback
 Owner: FCA Group
 Year: 2009/2010
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: Packaging Team Leader
 Software: Unigraphics NX / VisMockup/ Team
Center
 Main Activities:
• Project Management
• Packaging Validation
• Packaging Technical Solutions
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: Fiat Ducato Euro5
 Segment: Light Commercial Vehicle
 Owner: FCA Group & PSA Group
 Year: 2011
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: Packaging Team Leader
 Software: Unigraphics NX / VisMockup/ Team
Center
 Main Activities:
• Project Management
• Packaging Validation
• Packaging Technical Solutions
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: Fiat New Fiorino
 Segment: Small Commercial Vehicle
 Owner: FCA Group
 Year: 2012/2013
 Employer: Stola do Brasil S.A
 Function: Engineering Supervisor – PWT &
Chassis Systems
 Software: Microsoft Project / VisMockup/
Team Center
 Main Activities:
• Project Management
• Technical Solutions
• Resource Forecasting and Cost Estimating
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: KBE Training / LATAM Implementation
 Application: Knowledge Based Engineer LATAM
 Owner: FCA Group
 Year: 20014/2015
 Employer: FCA Group
 Function: Engineering Specialist / CAD
Engineer
 Software: Unigraphics NX / Catia V5
 Main Activities:
• KBE Concepts Training (Chrysler Headquarters
– USA)
• Development and use of the NX CAD models
to automate the vehicle design process.
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: KBE Vehicle Occupant Packaging
 Application: Jeep Concept / New Strada
Pickup
 Owner: FCA Group
 Year: 2015/2016
 Employer: FCA Group
 Function: Engineering Specialist / CAD Engineer
 Software: Unigraphics NX
 Main Activities:
• Driven by AVE & HMI Team Requirements
• Create Styling Feasibility Requirements
(Studio Engineer)
• Vehicle Concept Hardpoints Definition
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: Advanced Vehicle Concept Layout (AVCL)
 Application: Knowledge Based Engineer
 Owner: FCA Group
 Year: 2016 / 2017
 Employer: FCA Group
 Function: CAD Engineer / AVCL Lead
 Software: Unigraphics NX / Team Center / Catia V5
 Main Activities:
Responsible for creating 28 NX templates that allow:
• Determine Powertrain Lineup and Bandwidth for
the Architecture.
• Define & evaluate critical Architectural hardpoints
• Develop Early Concept Theme with Advanced
Studio.
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Career Portfolio
 Program: KBE LATAM Implementation
 Application: Knowledge Based Engineer LATAM
 Owner: FCA Group
 Year: 2017 to present
 Employer: FCA Group
 Function: KBE Supervisor (Knowledge Based
Engineering) - LATAM
 Software: Unigraphics NX / Catia V5
 Main Activities:
• Responsible for managing and integrating the
KBE activities (BIW, Exterior, Interior, EE and
Chassis), ensuring the integration of the KBE
process and robustness of its deliveries.
Carrer Timeline2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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Published Works
Articles Published in Scientific Journals
ALMEIDA, R. A.; T. S.FERREIRA, ; MAGALHAES JUNIOR, P. A. A.
Aerodynamic Study about an Automotive Vehicle with Capacity for Only One Occupant.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA). , v.6, p.46 51, 2016.
Keywords: Automotive Engineering, Aerodynamics,, energy efficiency, virtual simulation, Fluid Dynamics
Additional references : English.
Home page:
[http://www.ijera.com/papers/Vol6_issue4/Part%20%206/H060406046051.pdf]
Articles published in annals of events
ALMEIDA, R. A.; T. S.FERREIRA, ; G. MELCHIADES,; T. S.FERREIRA,; MAGELA, G.; S. DIOGENES
Análise de Vibração do motor de um veículo Mini Baja, por meio de Simulação Numérica (ENGINE
VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF MINI BAJA VEHICLE BY NUMERICAL SIMULATION)
In: SIMMEC XII, Simpósio de mecânica computacional, 2016, Diamântina - MG / BR.
Áreas do conhecimento : VIBRAÇÕES E ACÚSTICA
Referências adicionais : Brasil/Português. Meio de divulgação: Meio digital
ALMEIDA, R. A.; FRANCA, D.; T. S.FERREIRA, ; G. MELCHIADES,; T. S.FERREIRA,
Redimensionamento de Cubo de Roda de um veículo Mini Baja, por meio de Simulação Numérica, visando
diminuição da Resistência ao Rolamento
(RESIZING WHEEL HUBS OF A MINI BAJAVEHICLE BY NUMERICAL SIMULATION, AIMING DECREASE
OF ROLLING RESISTANCE)
In: SIMMEC XII,Simpósio de mecânica computacional, 2016, Diamantina –MG/BR.
Palavras chave (Keywords):
Cubo de roda, Elementos finitos, Resistência ao rolamento
Referências adicionais : Brasil/Português. Meio de divulgação: Meio digital
G. MELCHIADES,; FRANCA, D.; T. S.FERREIRA,;T. S.FERREIRA,; ALMEIDA, R. A.
Análise de vibrações provenientes do motor em veiculo mini-Baja
(ANALYSIS OF ENGINE VIBRATIONS FROM MINI-BAJA)
In: IX Congresso Nacional de Engenharia Mecânica, CONEM 2016, Fortaleza – CE / BR.
Palavras chave (Keywords):
Vibrações , Mini-Baja
Referências adicionais : Brasil/Português. Meio de divulgação: Meio digital

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Published Works
ALMEIDA, R. A,; ANJOS, M.T.
Previsão de vida a fadiga de uma barra estabilizadora utilizando ferramentas CAE
(FATIGUE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A SATBILIZER BAR USING CAE TOOLS)
In: CIPUC 2016, Belo Horizonte-MG/BR.
Palavras chave (Keywords):
Fadiga , FEM
Referências adicionais : Brasil/Português. Meio de divulgação: Meio digital
ALMEIDA, R. A.; FRANCA, D.; T. S.FERREIRA, ; G. MELCHIADES,; T. S.FERREIRA,
Redimensionamento de Cubo de Roda de um veículo Mini Baja, por meio de Simulação Numérica, visando
aumento da autonomia.
(RESIZING WHEEL HUBS OF A MINI BAJAVEHICLE BY NUMERICAL SIMULATION, AIMING INCREASED
AUTONOMY)
In: X Congresso Nacional de Engenharia Mecanica, 2016, Fortaleza – CE / BR.
Palavras chave (Keywords):
Cubo de roda, Elementos finitos, Aumento de autonomia.
Referências adicionais : Brasil/Português. Meio de divulgação: Meio digital
ALMEIDA, R. A.; FRANCA, D.; T. S.FERREIRA, ; G. MELCHIADES,; T. S.FERREIRA,
Redimensionamento de Cubo de Roda de um veículo Mini Baja, por meio de Simulação Numérica, visando
aumento da força trativa.
(RESIZING WHEEL HUBS OF A MINI BAJAVEHICLE BY NUMERICAL SIMULATION, AIMING INCREASED
TRACTION)
In: Congresso SAE Brasil, 2016, São Paulo – SP / BR.
Palavras chave (Keywords):
Cubo de roda, Elementos finitos, Força Trativa.
Referências adicionais : Brasil/Português. Meio de divulgação: Meio digital
Conferences Attended
Participation as lecturer in the III Engineering week of IFMG - campus Congonhas / MG / BR
Theme of the lecture: "Advanced Concepts of Automotive Engineering".