Jose Fernando Dias De Moraes
About Jose Fernando Dias De Moraes
Jose Fernando Dias De Moraes is an Engineering Manager at thyssenkrupp in Danville, Illinois, with over two decades of experience in the metallurgical industry.
Title and Role
Jose Fernando Dias De Moraes is the Engineering Manager at thyssenkrupp in Danville, Illinois. With over two decades of experience in the metallurgical industry, he supervises and leads various engineering initiatives at thyssenkrupp. He is responsible for managing a diverse Process Engineering team, ensuring the acquisition and implementation of new machinery, and optimizing production processes for sustainability and cost efficiency.
Educational Background
Jose Fernando Dias De Moraes holds an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas from 2009 to 2010. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Paulista between 2003 and 2007. He also has a Technician degree in Control and Automation from Colegio Duque de Caxias (2001-2003) and a Machining Apprentice certification from Senai São Paulo (1998-2000). Additionally, he studied Business at Danville Area Community College/Danville Junior College, where he completed the Leadership Series in 2018.
Professional Experience
Jose Fernando Dias De Moraes has significant experience in the metallurgical industry, particularly with thyssenkrupp Metalúrgica Campo Limpo Paulista LTDA and thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Company LLC. He has managed the international transfer of crankshaft machining expertise to thyssenkrupp facilities in China, India, and the United States. He has also conducted tryouts of new machinery and equipment in Japan, Italy, Poland, Germany, and the U.S. His role includes optimizing production processes, managing machine acquisitions, and supervising process changes to ensure operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Among his key responsibilities, Jose Fernando Dias De Moraes oversees the design, construction, and installation of new machines, working closely with vendors to prepare capital budgets. He is responsible for developing and proposing operational budgets for the engineering department and leads the implementation of process changes, monitoring their effects to ensure best practices. He evaluates and designs new layouts for installations, performing throughput analyses and making necessary recommendations for improvements.