Telmo Souza

About Telmo Souza

Dynamic and results-driven executive with over 28 years of international leadership in the steel, tubular, and advanced manufacturing sectors. With a foundation in metallurgical engineering and success in oil & gas, nuclear, automotive, and aerospace industries, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to complex, safety-critical environments.Currently serving as Chief Technical Officer at PTC Alliance, I lead corporate initiatives across 13 manufacturing plants—spearheading digital transformation, APQP deployment, design for manufacturability, and strategic CAPEX planning. I am responsible for Quality, Technical Services, Product Development, and Digitalization. From launching new automotive and energy products to designing enterprise-wide quality systems, I have guided cross-functional teams through turnarounds, customer qualifications, and sustained operational excellence.I specialize in building high-performance teams, aligning quality with commercial outcomes, and delivering EBITDA-positive impact through innovation, process optimization, and strategic leadership. My approach is hands-on and data-driven, firmly rooted in ISO, API, and IATF standards, and enhanced by proven success in customer relationship management, product design, and supply chain development.My passion for Quality 4.0 drives me to integrate advanced digital technologies and data analytics into quality management systems, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence in the modern manufacturing landscape.Specialties:Oil & Gas tubular products: API 5CT, Linepipe - API 5L, Drill pipe - API5DPIATF 16949Stainless steel and high Nickel alloy tubing for critical applicationsDevelopment of Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled steel grades for automotive and pipe & tube industriesPhysical MetallurgyWelding and Heat Treatment best practicesDestructive and non-destructive testing of steelsTechnology Project ManagementQuality Assurance and Quality ControlSix Sigma Black Belt and Continuous ImprovementBusiness Administration and FinanceCorrosion, Materials Selection, Failure AnalysisDesign of Experiments (DOE) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)Quality Function Deployment (QFD)Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)New Product Development (NPD)Design for Manufacturing (DFM/A)Design Thinking (DT)Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T)Industry 4.0 and IIOTAI-driven Project Management and Data AnalysisERP implementation

Experience

1. Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

   PTC Steel

   Jan 2021 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   C-Level executive responsible for Quality, Technical Services, Product Development, and Digital Transformation.PTC is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of Drawn-Over-Mandrel Tubing (DOM), Electrical Resistance Welded Tubing (ERW), Cold Drawn Seamless Tubing (CDS), Chrome Plated Tubing and Bar, and Tubular and Bar Machined Components. PTC is renowned as a leading custom and high-precision tube manufacturer, providing tailored solutions with exceptional accuracy and quality.

Education

• Saint Mary's University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2002 — 2004

• Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education

  International Management Program (IMP)

  2011 — 2011

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Executive Education, Management of Technology Program

  2022 — 2022

• Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

  1992 — 1997

• Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

  Master of Finance (M.Fin.)

  1999 — 2000

• Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

  Master of Science (M.Sc.)

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Materials Science
• Failure Analysis
• Process Simulation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process Improvement
• Materials
• Spc
• Quality Assurance
• Iso Standards
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Management
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Planning
• Project Engineering
• Operations Management
• Engineering
• Fmea
• Metallurgy
• Root Cause Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Steel
• 5s
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Leadership
• Product Development
• Quality Control
• Six Sigma
• Management
• Process Engineering