Juliana Zottis
Juliana Zottis

Mechanical Engineer

Actively looking · Member since 8 Jul 2025
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Location
Mantova, Italy
Desired salary
Confidential
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Freelance, Volunteer, Temporary
Experience level
Mid

About

Professional summary

Mechanical Engineer and PhD with international experience across Brazil, Germany, and Italy, combining engineering, manufacturing, R&D, Lean Thinking, and process optimisation to improve operational performance, quality, and efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have applied the same approach: understand how a process works, identify root causes, use data and engineering to find practical solutions, and turn them into measurable improvements.

My experience spans R&D, mechanical design, manufacturing, production and logistics, quality management and process improvement. This cross-functional background allows me to connect technical analysis with operational needs and work effectively with engineering, production, quality, suppliers, and management.

Core strengths:

→ Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
→ Process Engineering and process optimisation
→ Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
→ FEM and CAE simulation with Deform
→ 3D CAD: SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD
→ DoE and data-driven engineering analysis
→ ISO 9001 quality management and internal audits
→ Industrial standards including EN 81 40, EN ISO 3834 and EN 1090
→ Cross-functional collaboration

My international background includes academic and professional collaboration with organisations in Brazil, Germany and Italy, including UFRGS, TU Dortmund and RWTH Aachen. This experience has strengthened my analytical approach, adaptability and ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.

I am particularly interested in opportunities in Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Operational Excellence, and Engineering Consulting in industrial and international environments.

Languages: Portuguese, Italian and English.

I am open to connecting with professionals and organisations working in manufacturing, engineering, process improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

8 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Consultant Consulting firm in the metal-mechanical and service sectors

Specialized support for companies to optimize their processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve operational efficiency.

Technical Employee - Technical Office Extrema Srl

Designed and developed mechanical solutions for industrial applications, collaborating with design teams.

Freelance Mechanical Engineer Freelance Mechanical Engineer

Provided technical consultancy specializing in the design and optimization of automotive components.

Automotive Engineering Analyst Nuance Communications [Cerence] GmbH

Developed and implemented software solutions for voice interaction in vehicles.

PhD Researcher - Mechanical Engineer Institute of Metal Forming - IBF at RWTH Aachen

Conducted research on metal forming processes, focusing on innovation and industrial application.

PhD Researcher - Mechanical Engineer Mechanical transformation laboratory - LdTM UFRGS

Performed advanced studies on plastic deformation of materials.

Research and Development Specialist - Mechanical Engineer Institute of Forming Technology and Lightweight Construction IUL TU - Dortmund

Developed innovative solutions for light metal forming.

Master Student Researcher | Mechanical Engineer Mechanical transformation laboratory - LdTM UFRGS

Conducted extensive research on metal forming processes.

Quality Assurance Analyst - Mechanical Engineer COA MOUNTAINEERINGHyundaiDE VEICULOS LTDA

Managed and implemented quality control processes for automotive manufacturing.

Trainee Mechanical Engineer Planters | John Deere Brazil

Contributed to the development and optimization of agricultural components.

Education

Learning history

UFRGS Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Doctor of Engineering

Interuniversity Doctorate - Split-site doctoral program at RWTH Aachen University (2 years), Germany.

UFRGS Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Master of Science - Manufacturing Processes

Partial completion of the Master's degree program at TU Dortmund (1 year), Germany.

UFSM Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Design and development of agricultural machinery.

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