Mateus S.
Senior Mechanical Engineer | Product Development Specialist
Salvador,
Brazil
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About
end-to-product development, from concept through high-volume manufacturing. Proven record supporting major OEMs including GILLIG, Monarch Tractor, and Ford. Expert-level proficiency in Siemens NX, CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks, and SimSolid for rapid structural validation. Strong background in BIW, sheet metal, chassis systems, plastic trim. Extensive experience collaborating with US-based cross-functional teams in remote environments. CREA registered. English: Full Professional Proficiency. US Visa: B1/B2.
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Experience
- FREE LANCER Toptal · Full-time Jul 2026 – Present 1 mos Salvador, BA, Brazil
Education
- Anhanguera Educacional Pos-Graduate Automotive Engineering, Automotive Engineering 2025 – 2026
- Unibahia Mechanical Production Engineer, Engineering 2010 graduation
Other experience
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PTI Engenharia – Brazil - Product Design Engineer | Interior & Exterior Trim Sep 2009 – Jun 2010
Developed interior and exterior trim components.
Engineered soft trim (carpets, headliners, insulation).
Modeled plastic components with DFM for injection molding.
Collaborated with BIW and Electrical teams. -
The PAC Group (Ford Motor Company) – Brazil - Senior Product Engineer | BIW Structural Surfacing Jun 2010 – Jan 2014
Performed advanced BIW surfacing in CATIA V5 for inner and outer panels.
Optimized surfaces for high-volume sheet-metal stamping.
Contributed to global platforms B562 (Ka) and B515 (EcoSport).
Created and maintained master sections. -
MSX International (Ford Motor Company) – Brazil - Product Engineer | Occupant Packaging & Vehicle Architecture Jan 2014 – Aug 2016
Defined and validated occupant accommodation attributes for global vehicle programs.
Applied SAE J1100 standards to audit digital mockups in CATIA V5.
Led interior packaging studies for the EcoSport (B515 MCA) facelift.
Conducted DMU reviews to resolve subsystem conflicts. -
The PAC Group / Monarch Tractor – USA (Remote) - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | May 2022 – Jan 2024
Engineered structural metal components and exterior plastic parts for the first commercialized autonomous electric tractor in the US.
Executed advanced surfacing and plastic design in SolidWorks with full DFM compliance.
Delivered detailed 2D drawings, tolerances, and material specifications.
Conducted reverse engineering to improve performance and reduce costs. -
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | Jan 2024 – Present
Developed high-fidelity 3D models and 2D drawings for chassis components using Siemens NX.
Designed complex 3D routing for cooling systems and BTMS for hybrid and zero-emission vehicles.
Performed structural and modal analysis using Altair SimSolid to reduce validation cycles.
Managed ECO/ECN workflows and technical documentation in Teamcenter and Adept.
Tracked engineering deliverables and schedules using JIRA.
Licenses & Certifications
- Teamcenter for CAD Authors Jan 2011 – Present See credential
- ESPECIALISTA EM CATIA Dec 2010 – Present See credential
- OPERADOR CATIA Jul 2010 – Present See credential
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Age: 45
Joined: May 4, 2018
Last seen: August 10, 2026
Area of Expertise
Automotive Design
3D Modeling
Mechanical Drafting
Engineering Design
Reverse Engineering
FEA Finite Element Analysis
SolidWorks Design Services
Sheet Metal Design
SolidWorks Engineering Services
CATIA Design Services
2D CAD Drafting Services
Mechanical Design Services
Mechanical CAD Design
Mechanical Drawing Services
Languages
English Professional working proficiency
Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil