Gustavo Furtado de Souza
Engineering Manager | 20+ Years in Automotive Manufacturing | Six Sigma Certified
- Role
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Michelin
- Location
- Greenville, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gustavo Furtado de Souza
Senior Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering impactful results in the automotive industry across Canada and Brazil.At Michelin Canada, I lead a cross-functional engineering team in the industrialization of a new product line with over 1.4 million units projected annually, driving alignment between product development, manufacturing operations, and global quality standards.My core expertise includes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Continuous Improvement, with a consistent record of reducing operational costs, improving process reliability, and enhancing product performance.I have led diverse teams in initiatives involving FMEA, PPAP, RCA, and equipment commissioning, always focused on delivering value through efficiency, team engagement, and technical leadership.Fluent in English and Portuguese, I bring a global mindset and deep experience in North American manufacturing systems, with a strong understanding of cross-cultural environments and quality frameworks. Canadian Citizen | TN Visa eligible Passionate about performance-driven engineering Focused on creating value through process leadership and team empowerment
Experience
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Sep 2021 — Present · Pictou, NS, CA
Lead the launch of a new tire portfolio, enabling production of over 1.4M units/year and improvingmarket reach- Assessed engineering changes and material deployments to optimize manufacturing performanceand maintain line stability- Supervised prototype builds and aligned product industrialization with global R&D and productionteams- Developed a high-performing engineering team focused on continuous improvement, costreduction, and quality- Collaborated with production to identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actionsthat increased yield and reduced rework.
Education
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Master’s Degree, Automotive Engineering (Mechanical)
2008 — 2011
Unisinos
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
1997 — 2004
Centennial College
Technologist, Mechanical Engineering
2016 — 2017
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