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Rafael (Soares) Azevedo-Head of Quality
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Experience
Dec 2024 - Present
1 year 5 monthsHead of Quality
Helsing AI
Position Summary
Head of Quality at Helsing AI
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Operations
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
- Lead new manufacture companies (Resilience Factories) worldwide based in NATO requirements Aerospace/Part21G/Part21J
- Implement quality methodologies and tools (RCCA, NCRs, MRB, special processes qualification)
- Implement and obtain EN9100 certification as Head of Quality
- Point of contact to defense customers (MoDs) regarding quality and AQAP
- Develop quality process for qualification and certification
- Plan and execute lean manufacture to improve quality and reduce costs
- Construct quality, manufacture and supply chain organization
Oct 2022 - Dec 2024
2 years 3 monthsMunich, Germany
Director Supply Chain & Quality Operations
Mynaric LaserComm
Position Summary
Director Supply Chain & Quality Operations at Mynaric LaserComm
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Space Exploration
Business Areas
Operations
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
- Responsible to bring ramp up challenge by business excellence and continuous improvement
- Develop and manage supplier requirements and development
- Create supply operation structure including selecting, developing and continuous improvement
- Construct the quality management (EN9100) and assure the manufacture process readiness
- Develop the company from engineering to manufacture organization (design to manufacture)
- Implement new ERP system
- Responsible for supply chain operation, quality engineering, quality inspectors, quality education management, customer quality and new program development
- Lead the company in KPI, goals introduction and flowdown (Hoshin Kanri)
Sep 2021 - Oct 2022
1 year 2 monthsGermany
Customer Quality Manager
Harmonic Drive
Position Summary
Customer Quality Manager at Harmonic Drive
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Customer Service
Product Development
Quality Assurance
- Develop and manage customer requirements (gear, actuator and electrical motor)
- Develop, audit and improve Harmonic quality system for special environmental conditions
- Lead development for aerospace future products
- Deploy EN9100 Rev D in the quality management system
- Implement quality improvement plan and cost reduction for aerospace segments
- Promote corporate quality culture and methodology to improve overall performance
Jul 2019 - Sep 2021
2 years 3 monthsSupplier Quality Manager
Embraer Executive, Commercial and Defense
Position Summary
Supplier Quality Manager at Embraer Executive, Commercial and Defense
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
- Develop and manage suppliers (engine, avionics, hydraulic & flight control system)
- Implement risk management based on data analytics to foresee and prevent issues and shortages
- Develop a new RCCA methodology in a webpage to support quality investigation based on Part21G & J and EN 9100 automated safety impact, criticality, cost and delay using machine learning
- Develop, audit and improve Embraer quality requirements based on authority continued airworthiness
- Lead development and supplier performance (OTD, costs, quality and continued airworthiness)
- Implement excellence plan based on the Zero Defective Plan methodology
- Audit, develop and certify repair center (Part 145)
- Develop and support aftermarket product quality based on data mining
- Manage risk and crisis in the quality organization related to product lifecycle obsolescence
Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
2 years 1 monthQuality Manager
Embraer SA
Position Summary
Quality Manager at Embraer SA
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Operations
Production
Quality Assurance
- Manage quality system (ISO, FAA, ANAC and EASA normative for Part 21 & Part 145)
- Lead quality engineering team in machining, special treatment, final assembly and fleet support
- Implement Industry 4.0 (IoT) in the main production areas
- Qualify special processes and manage chemical laboratory
- Manage non-conformity and corrective actions based on A3 methodology
- Develop quality plans and preventive actions
- Manage performance and KPIs (cost of non-quality reduction, non-conformity, escalated audits, fast response)
- Apply agile management and SCRUM for projects and Kaizen
Jan 2012 - Jul 2017
5 years 7 monthsSupplier Quality Engineer
Embraer SA
Position Summary
Supplier Quality Engineer at Embraer SA
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
- Specialize in quality of systems and equipment (engine, electrical, hydraulic and flight control system)
- Conduct product and process audits (AS9100) in suppliers and PPAP evaluation and approval
- Conduct problem solving actions using 8D methodology
- Conduct preventive plans in the suppliers
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
1 year 1 monthSouth Africa
Supplier Quality Engineer
Toyota SA
Position Summary
Supplier Quality Engineer at Toyota SA
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
- Conduct special process audits (QTF - Toyota Motor Corporation methodology) in suppliers and sub-tiers
- Conduct manufacture process audits in suppliers
- Implement quality assessment (Toyota Motor Corporation quality management)
- Develop new ERP system and supplier data analytics
- Perform RCCA using the A3 methodology
- Implement preventive actions in suppliers to achieve zero defects (Kakotora)
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Space Exploration, and Automotive.
Aerospace and Defense
Manufacturing
Space Exploration
Automotive
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Production, Customer Service, and Product Development.
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
Operations
Production
Customer Service
Product Development
Skills
- Design Data Control & Configuration Management
- Program Management
- Part21g & J And En 9100
- Tc & Stc
- Continued Airworthiness
- Safety Assessment
- Requirements Management
- Aerospace Standards
- Product Lifecycle
- Obsolescence
- Team Management
- Aerospace Quality Process
- Team Building
- Communication
- Open Mindset
- Result Oriented
Languages
Portuguese
NativeGerman
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedEducation
MBA · Project Management
Graduation · Production Engineer
Certifications & licenses
EN9100
Quality Engineer
ASQ (American Society for Quality)
Statistics
Experience
Total positions 7
Experience in Aerospace and Defense 14.5 y
Avg length 2 y 2 m
Longest experience 5 y 6 m
Global Experience
Countries worked in 2 (Germany, South Africa)
Primary country Germany
Expertise
Recent roles Head of Quality, Director Supply Chain & Quality Operations, Customer Quality Manager
Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Space Exploration
Main business areas Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Operations
Qualifications
Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 2
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Where is Rafael based?
Rafael is based in Munich, Germany.
What languages does Rafael speak?
Rafael speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Rafael have?
Rafael has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Rafael has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Rafael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Rafael be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Rafael would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Quality, Director Supply Chain & Quality Operations, Customer Quality Manager.
What is Rafael's latest experience?
Rafael's most recent position is Head of Quality at Helsing AI.
What companies has Rafael worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Rafael has worked for Helsing AI, Mynaric LaserComm, Harmonic Drive, Embraer Executive, and Commercial and Defense.
Which industries is Rafael most experienced in?
Rafael is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, and Space Exploration. Rafael also has some experience in Automotive.
Which business areas is Rafael most experienced in?
Rafael is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, and Operations. Rafael also has some experience in Production, Customer Service, and Product Development.
Which industries has Rafael worked in recently?
Rafael has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Space Exploration, and Manufacturing.
Which business areas has Rafael worked in recently?
Rafael has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, and Operations.
What is Rafael's education?
Rafael holds a Master in Project Management.
Does Rafael have any certificates?
Rafael has 2 certificates. These include: EN9100 and Quality Engineer.
What is the availability of Rafael?
Rafael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Rafael?
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