Daniel Martini Vasconcellos

About Daniel Martini Vasconcellos

Automotive Engineering & Quality Manager with more than 23 years of experience leading Product Engineering, Plant Quality, and Supplier Quality across global OEM environments in Brazil, the United States, and Germany. Throughout my career, I have led cross‑functional teams, strengthened APQP/PPAP processes, enhanced Quality Management Systems aligned with IATF 16949, and managed supplier performance, launch readiness, engineering validation (DVP & R), and risk mitigation for multiple vehicle programs.Key results achieved:Reduced supplier defects by 25% in interior components through structured 8D leadership, PFMEA optimization, MSA discipline, and SPC monitoring.Decreased launch‑phase defects by 30% using robust Safe Launch and Run@Rate procedures.Delivered 100% on‑time launch quality milestones across several GM programs.Generated US$1M in cost savings through design standardization and supplier negotiations.Improved powertrain mount reliability by 20% with targeted material and process enhancements supported by DVP & R.I’m driven by data‑based decisions, robust engineering practices, strong partnerships with suppliers, and the development of high‑performing teams. I am open to management opportunities in Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, Plant Quality, Launch Quality, or hybrid leadership roles within OEM or Tier‑1 organizations.Core Keywords:Engineering Leadership, QMS / IATF 16949, APQP / PPAP, Supplier Performance, Launch Excellence, PFMEA, Control Plan, DVP & R, KPIs (PPM / FTQ / Warranty), Escalations, Cross‑functional Leadership, DFSS, NVH and Program Quality.

Experience

1. Chassis Product Engineer

   General Motors South America

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Centro Universitário Braz Cubas

  Engenheiro de Controle e Automação, Mecanica

  1999 — 2004

• FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

  Master's degree, Project Management