Gustavo Alves D.

Experience

• Metrology engineer Toolmaker · Self-employed May 2023 – Present 3 yrs 2 mos Brazil Led the design and development of automotive products, checking fixtures, inspection fixtures, Meisterbock (Master Cubing) systems, and manufacturing tooling for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
  
  Responsible for product development of plastic, sheet metal, and BIW components using CATIA V5, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, GD&T requirements, manufacturing feasibility (DFM/DFA), assembly requirements, and dimensional quality throughout the product development process.
  
  Performed dimensional engineering activities including tolerance analysis, fixture validation, reverse engineering, 3D scanning, CMM inspection, laser tracker measurements, PolyWorks analysis, virtual clamping, root cause analysis, and process optimization to solve complex dimensional and assembly issues.
  
  Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams during product development, tooling validation, prototype builds, and production launch, supporting engineering changes, cost reduction initiatives, manufacturing improvements, and continuous quality enhancement.
  
  Key expertise:
  • Product Design (Plastic & Sheet Metal Components)
  • CATIA V5
  • Checking Fixture Design
  • Inspection Fixture Design
  • Meisterbock (Master Cubing)
  • BIW Tooling
  • GD&T
  • Dimensional Engineering
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Tolerance Analysis
  • Virtual Clamping
  • Manufacturing Support
  • Problem Solving
• Project Leader | 3D Modeling & Laser Scanning AGP eglass · Full-time Jan 2023 – Present 3 yrs 6 mos Peru Project Leader responsible for the development of automotive glazing products, prototype manufacturing, and engineering tooling.
  
  Led cross-functional engineering projects from concept to production, coordinating the design and validation of automotive glass components, checking fixtures, inspection fixtures, manufacturing tooling, gauges, and prototype equipment.
  
  Managed the prototype development team, overseeing prototype builds, product validation, engineering changes, dimensional verification, and manufacturing readiness while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and project deadlines.
  
  Worked extensively with CATIA V5 to develop plastic, sheet metal, and tooling components, supporting product development, assembly feasibility, GD&T implementation, dimensional engineering, and process optimization.
  
  Collaborated closely with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and quality teams to solve technical issues, reduce development time, improve product quality, and ensure successful product launches.