Felipe Calado

Background

About Felipe Calado

As a results-driven Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years in the automotive industry, I have worked in multicultural teams and excel at merging engineering rigor with innovation. I have: • Managed new vehicle launch programs across South America - aligning finance, customer service, production plants, and global suppliers; • Provided engineering support to suppliers globally; • Led the development of an AI-driven NLP tool to streamline complex bid analyses; • Spearheaded digital-upfit initiatives using Power Apps and Power BI, delivering KPI dashboards that boosted team responsiveness; • Designed accessories and assembly tools, employing additive manufacturing methods for their production. Key Skills & Tools: • Programming & Analytics: Excel/VBA · Power BI · Power Apps · Python • CAD/PLM/CAE: Teamcenter · CATIA · Ansys · SimSolid · Inventor · AutoCAD · Additive manufacturing • Program & Project Management: Agile/Scrum · Jira · MS Project · Global Product Development System • Languages: Portuguese (Native) · English (Full Professional) · German & Spanish (Professional) Outside of work, I’m passionate about traveling, immersing myself in nature, photography and playing musical instruments. I love learning new things and sharing knowledge with others. I’m excited to leverage my digital transformation mindset, cross-functional leadership and technical expertise to drive innovation and excellence in advanced automotive engineering roles. Feel free to contact me at: LinkedIn inbox · Email: felipesccalado@gmail.com · Phone:+55 71 99178-6239