Raissa Azor
About Raissa Azor
Raissa Azor is a Lead Engineer of Turbomachinery at Belcan, currently pursuing a Master's degree at Florida International University. She has a diverse background in engineering, having previously worked in various roles including manufacturing engineer and industrial engineering intern, and is fluent in three languages.
Work at Belcan
Raissa Azor serves as the Lead Engineer of Turbomachinery at Belcan, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads a team of 60 manufacturing technicians across three shifts. Her focus is on ensuring safety, quality, and delivery metrics within the turbomachinery sector. This position allows her to apply her engineering expertise and leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
Education and Expertise
Raissa Azor has an extensive educational background in Mechanical Engineering. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei - UFSJ, completing her studies from 2011 to 2018. Additionally, she attended Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, where she also achieved a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2017. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's degree at Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing, where she has been enrolled since 2021.
Background
Raissa Azor comes from a humble family in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Her early aspirations included becoming a truck driver, inspired by her father and uncle. Throughout her career, she has gained diverse experience in various engineering roles, including positions at the U.S. Department of State and AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. She has also worked at Furukawa Electric LatAm as a Manufacturing Engineer.
Professional Experience
Raissa Azor has accumulated significant professional experience in engineering. Prior to her current role at Belcan, she worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Furukawa Electric LatAm from 2018 to 2021. She also served as an Industrial Engineering Intern at AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she participated in a Cultural Student Exchange program with the U.S. Department of State from 2017 to 2018.
Languages and Interests
Raissa Azor is fluent in three languages, which enhances her communication skills in diverse environments. She has a passion for aerospace engineering, jiu-jitsu, and playing the piano, reflecting her well-rounded interests outside of her professional career.