Simone Dias
Barrington,RI
Summary
Accomplished Senior Engineer at Prysmian, adept in leading cross-functional teams and enhancing products and processes. Expert in technical innovation and project management, significantly increasing market share through new product launching and cost-reduction strategies. Demonstrates leadership skills and exceptional technical expertise, ensuring high-quality product delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Senior Engineer
Prysmian North America
03.2023 - Current
- Working closely with different departments to improve current products and develop new ones, covering steps like designs conception, material chose, prototyping, processes and methods optimization, tests and analysis of results, keeping project tasks on track.
- Propose, implement and track cost-reduction activities, achieving an exceptional result of 1,441 k$ from Jan thru Aug 2024 (overcoming full year stretch goal).
- Act to close nonconformities and customer's claims, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Certify products according UL, CSA, MSHA, ABS rules, scheduling trials and tests and revising all documentation process to ensure it covers our demand.
R&D Product Development Manager
Prysmian Latin America
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Oversaw development of more than 30 new products each year, around 6 different countries at Latin America.
- Cultivated valuable relationships with external partners including certifies and distributors facilitating successful launches.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, resulting in strong stakeholder satisfaction.
- Enhanced product development processes by streamlining workflows and improving communication between departments across Latin America and oversea.
- Mentored junior Engineers on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity..
R&D Coordinator
Prysmian Brazil
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with overall business goals.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
- Developed comprehensive training materials, with more than 70 energy products, to support new staff onboarding and customers training.
Product Engineer
Prysmian Brazil
08.2010 - 12.2018
- Developed, test and certified more than 40 prototypes to launch Marine, Offshore and Wind Farm products, attending local content requirements and increase market share.
- Led prototype development efforts, refining designs based on user feedback, benchmarking and testing data.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving reported product issues in timely manner.
- Presented project updates and findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of progress and results.
Education
Prysmian Journey To International Leadership
Polimi Graduate School of Management
Milan IT12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Faculdade De Engenharia Industrial (FEI)
Sao Bernardo Do Campo SP - Brazil12.2008
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Technical expertise
- Product Development
- Staff Training
- Key Performance Indicators
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Cost Analysis
Timeline
Product Development Senior Engineer
Prysmian North America
03.2023 - Current
R&D Product Development Manager
Prysmian Latin America
03.2021 - 03.2023
R&D Coordinator
Prysmian Brazil
12.2018 - 03.2021
Product Engineer
Prysmian Brazil
08.2010 - 12.2018
Prysmian Journey To International Leadership
Polimi Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Faculdade De Engenharia Industrial (FEI)