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Registration: 09.07.2025
Lafayete Fantossi Pauludetti
Specialization: Product Development / Design Engineering Leader
— Product Development and Design Engineering Leader with two decades of experience driving innovation and efficiency across the full product lifecycle in the automotive industry.
— Recognized for expertise in generating advanced CAD and A-Class Surface (CAS) data, coupled with strong GD&T knowledge.
— I implemented a Kanban-inspired system for task tracking and project status management, significantly accelerating project delivery by 30%.
— My leadership in global teams, supplier management, and optimizing designs for seamless manufacturing and superior quality is evidenced by my Ford Asia Pacific Recognition.
— Product Development and Design Engineering Leader with two decades of experience driving innovation and efficiency across the full product lifecycle in the automotive industry.
— Recognized for expertise in generating advanced CAD and A-Class Surface (CAS) data, coupled with strong GD&T knowledge.
— I implemented a Kanban-inspired system for task tracking and project status management, significantly accelerating project delivery by 30%.
— My leadership in global teams, supplier management, and optimizing designs for seamless manufacturing and superior quality is evidenced by my Ford Asia Pacific Recognition.
Skills
CATIA
SolidWorks
MS Office
CAD
Design Validation
PLM
Teamcenter
ICEM Surf
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Work experience
Lead Design Engineer
since 11.2024 - Till the present day |Sumitomo Wiring Systems
CAD, SolidWorks, Catia V5, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Product Design & Development:
● Lead the design of products in various materials to meet high OEM standards by creating and translating technical requirements, surface data and general directions into functional products with rigorous Design Validation, managing end-to-end design processes from concept to market implementation.
● Managed Build to Print product development lifecycle, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
● Create complex 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software, specializing in parametric modelling.
● Generate A Class surfaces and CAD proposals using relevant software to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
Engineering Analysis & Validation:
● Champion and utilize in-house analysis software for stress, strain, and thermal checks specifically on components, significantly reducing external analysis costs.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure component designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficient production.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management:
● Develop and maintain strong relationships with Asia Pacific component suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of parts.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure component designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficient production and oversee the creation and timely release of component drawings and specifications by Project Engineers.
● Liaise between Design Studio and Engineering, ensuring technical requirements are integrated into final products.
Technical Expertise & Support:
● Provide expert CAD support and resolve technical issues related to component design for the Engineering Team, driving continuous improvement in CAD knowledge and processes related to component development.
● Provide CAD and GD&T guidance and best practices.
● Support Product Development across regional programs, resolving CAD, drawing, and PLM issues.
Project Management:
● Manage project resources and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery and liaising with suppliers for outsourced work.
Product Development Engineer
01.2024 - 11.2024 |ARB 4x4 Accessories
CAD, SolidWorks, Catia V5, MS Office, Teamcenter, ICEM Surf
Product Design & Development:
● Lead the design of products in various materials to meet high OEM standards by creating and translating technical requirements, surface data and general directions into functional products with rigorous Design Validation, managing end-to-end design processes from concept to market implementation.
● Managed Build to Print product development lifecycle, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
● Create complex 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software, specializing in parametric modelling.
● Generate A Class surfaces and CAD proposals using relevant software to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
Engineering Analysis & Validation:
● Champion and utilize in-house analysis software for stress, strain, and thermal checks specifically on components, significantly reducing external analysis costs.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure component designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficient production.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management:
● Develop and maintain strong relationships with Asia Pacific component suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of parts.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure component designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficient production and oversee the creation and timely release of component drawings and specifications by Project Engineers.
● Liaise between Design Studio and Engineering, ensuring technical requirements are integrated into final products.
Technical Expertise & Support:
● Provide expert CAD support and resolve technical issues related to component design for the Engineering Team, driving continuous improvement in CAD knowledge and processes related to component development.
● Provide CAD and GD&T guidance and best practices.
● Support Product Development across regional programs, resolving CAD, drawing, and PLM issues.
Project Management:
● Manage project resources and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery and liaising with suppliers for outsourced work.
Lead Design Engineer
07.2023 - 12.2023 |Sumitomo Wiring Systems
CAD, SolidWorks, Catia V5, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Product Design & Development:
● Lead the design of products in various materials to meet high OEM standards by creating and translating technical requirements, surface data and general directions into functional products with rigorous Design Validation, managing end-to-end design processes from concept to market implementation.
● Managed Build to Print product development lifecycle, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
● Create complex 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software, specializing in parametric modelling.
● Generate A Class surfaces and CAD proposals using relevant software to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
Engineering Analysis & Validation:
● Champion and utilize in-house analysis software for stress, strain, and thermal checks specifically on components, significantly reducing external analysis costs.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure component designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficient production.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management:
● Develop and maintain strong relationships with Asia Pacific component suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of parts.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure component designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficient production and oversee the creation and timely release of component drawings and specifications by Project Engineers.
● Liaise between Design Studio and Engineering, ensuring technical requirements are integrated into final products.
Technical Expertise & Support:
● Provide expert CAD support and resolve technical issues related to component design for the Engineering Team, driving continuous improvement in CAD knowledge and processes related to component development.
● Provide CAD and GD&T guidance and best practices.
● Support Product Development across regional programs, resolving CAD, drawing, and PLM issues.
Project Management:
● Manage project resources and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery and liaising with suppliers for outsourced work.
Lead Design Engineer
10.2013 - 06.2023 |Ford Australia
CAD, SolidWorks, Catia V5, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Product Design & Development:
● Lead the design of products in various materials to meet high OEM standards by creating and translating technical requirements, surface data and general directions into functional products with rigorous Design Validation, managing end-to-end design processes from concept to market implementation.
● Managed Build to Print product development lifecycle, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
● Create complex 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software, specializing in parametric modelling.
● Generate A Class surfaces and CAD proposals using relevant software to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
Engineering Analysis & Validation:
● Champion and utilize in-house analysis software for stress, strain, and thermal checks specifically on components, significantly reducing external analysis costs.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure component designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficient production.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management:
● Develop and maintain strong relationships with Asia Pacific component suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of parts.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure component designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficient production and oversee the creation and timely release of component drawings and specifications by Project Engineers.
● Liaise between Design Studio and Engineering, ensuring technical requirements are integrated into final products.
Technical Expertise & Support:
● Provide expert CAD support and resolve technical issues related to component design for the Engineering Team, driving continuous improvement in CAD knowledge and processes related to component development.
● Provide CAD and GD&T guidance and best practices.
● Support Product Development across regional programs, resolving CAD, drawing, and PLM issues.
Project Management:
● Manage project resources and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery and liaising with suppliers for outsourced work.
Class A Surface Modeller
06.2000 - 09.2013 |NDA
CAD, SolidWorks, Catia V5
Product Design & Development:
● Lead the design of products in various materials to meet high OEM standards by creating and translating technical requirements, surface data and general directions into functional products with rigorous Design Validation, managing end-to-end design processes from concept to market implementation.
● Managed Build to Print product development lifecycle, collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
● Create complex 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software, specializing in parametric modelling.
● Generate A Class surfaces and CAD proposals using relevant software to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
Engineering Analysis & Validation:
● Champion and utilize in-house analysis software for stress, strain, and thermal checks specifically on components, significantly reducing external analysis costs.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure component designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficient production.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management:
● Develop and maintain strong relationships with Asia Pacific component suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of parts.
● Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure component designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficient production and oversee the creation and timely release of component drawings and specifications by Project Engineers.
● Liaise between Design Studio and Engineering, ensuring technical requirements are integrated into final products.
Technical Expertise & Support:
● Provide expert CAD support and resolve technical issues related to component design for the Engineering Team, driving continuous improvement in CAD knowledge and processes related to component development.
● Provide CAD and GD&T guidance and best practices.
● Support Product Development across regional programs, resolving CAD, drawing, and PLM issues.
Project Management:
● Manage project resources and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery and liaising with suppliers for outsourced work.
Educational background
Industrial Design / Product Development
UNED
Industrial Design (Bachelor’s Degree)
ELISAVA
Languages
ItalianProficientCatalanNativeGermanElementaryPortugueseNativeSpanishNativeEnglishProficient