Bernardo F.

Experience

• Product Development & Innovation Engineer | Automotive Safety Systems | Motorsport Global Safety Belts · Full-time May 2026 – Present 2 mos Spain Working within the engineering department focused on automotive safety systems, product innovation, and motorsport applications, supporting the development and validation of advanced restraint technologies.
  
  
  Contributing to the development and technical support of innovative automotive safety products and restraint systems
  
  Supporting new B-Scan projects, focused on real-time racing harness load monitoring and driver safety analysis
  
  Participating in CAD design, technical documentation, and engineering support activities
  
  Supporting validation, testing, homologation, and product quality activities
  
  Collaborating with production and technical teams on process improvement and manufacturability optimization
  
  Assisting in product development activities involving safety, reliability, and high-performance engineering environments
  
  Supporting cross-functional engineering activities related to motorsport and automotive innovation projects
  
  
  
  Focus areas:
  
  Automotive Safety Systems | Motorsport Engineering | Product Development | Validation & Testing | Technical Documentation | CAD Design | Engineering Support | Process Improvement | Innovation Projects
• Project Manager | Product Design Engineer | Mechanical Design STIHL Ferramentas Motorizadas Ltda · Full-time Jul 2018 – Dec 2025 7 yrs 5 mos Brazil Led product development and mechanical design projects from concept through implementation, focusing on design optimization, manufacturability, and product performance.
  
  Key responsibilities:
  
  Developed and reviewed 3D CAD models, assemblies and engineering drawings for new and existing products.
  Created manufacturing-ready technical documentation, including BOMs, design changes and engineering specifications.
  Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product functionality, reliability and manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
  Performed root cause analysis on field failures and translated findings into engineering design improvements.
  Coordinated engineering changes (ECN/ECR) and managed product lifecycle updates.
  Supported prototype validation, functional testing and production implementation.
  Worked closely with manufacturing, quality and suppliers to ensure design feasibility and production readiness.
  
  Achievements
  
  Increased productivity by more than 30% through engineering and process optimization.
  Reduced manufacturing costs by 15% through design improvements and DFM initiatives.
  Delivered over 95% of engineering projects on schedule.
• Process Engineering Technician | Mechanical CAD Designer STIHL Ferramentas Motorizadas Ltda · Full-time Jul 2018 – Jul 2022 4 yrs Brazil Supported mechanical design and manufacturing engineering activities by developing CAD models, engineering documentation and production improvements.
  
  Key responsibilities:
  
  Created and modified 3D CAD models, assemblies and production drawings.
  Produced detailed engineering documentation according to manufacturing requirements.
  Implemented engineering changes and maintained product documentation.
  Collaborated with production teams to improve manufacturability and assembly processes.
  Supported prototype builds, production trials and technical validation.
  Performed tolerance reviews and design updates based on manufacturing feedback.
  Assisted supplier validation and technical implementation of new components.
  Participated in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality and cost reduction.
• Process Engineering Intern | CAD Design STIHL Ferramentas Motorizadas Ltda · Internship Aug 2018 – Jul 2020 1 yrs 11 mos Brazil Supported engineering teams through CAD modeling, tooling management and technical documentation for manufacturing operations.
  
  Key responsibilities:
  
  Developed CAD models for tooling and manufacturing support.
  Created and maintained engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  Managed tooling database and engineering records.
  Assisted engineering teams with production support and implementation of technical changes.
  Supported process optimization initiatives through data analysis and KPI monitoring.
  Participated in shop-floor validation and engineering testing activities.
  Collaborated with manufacturing, suppliers and engineering teams on day-to-day technical activities.