Maria Luisa Amaral
About Maria Luisa Amaral
Maria Luisa Amaral is a Structural Engineer at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions in Belo Horizonte, with extensive experience in structural analysis and product development at EMBRAER.
Title and Current Position
Maria Luisa Amaral is a Structural Engineer currently employed at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. She utilizes her extensive knowledge in structural analysis and design to contribute to various engineering projects.
Previous Experience at EMBRAER
Maria Luisa Amaral has a significant background with EMBRAER, where she held multiple roles over nearly two decades. Her positions included Structural Analysis Engineer from 2012 to 2020, Structural Analysis Engineer from 2007 to 2009, Loads and Aeroelasticity Engineer from 2002 to 2007, and Product Development Engineer in 2001. Her tenure at EMBRAER involved working in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, and Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, showcasing her adaptability and expertise in the aerospace industry.
Educational Background
Maria Luisa Amaral pursued her higher education at Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica - ITA, achieving an Especialização in Aeroespacial, Aeronáutica e Astronáutica from 2001 to 2002. Prior to that, she studied at Universidade FUMEC, where she obtained an Especialização em Aeronáutica in Civil Engineering from 1990 to 1996. Her academic background has laid a strong foundation for her engineering career.
Engineering Tools and Skills
Maria Luisa Amaral has advanced proficiency in several engineering tools and methodologies. She excels in linear and non-linear static analysis of composite and metallic structures using FEMAP and HYPERWORKS. Additionally, she has advanced knowledge of the CATIA V5 tool, which is essential for structural analysis and design. She also conducts fatigue analysis and damage tolerance analysis using the NASGRO tool, and participates in product certification and approval processes.
Product Development and Lean Manufacturing
Beyond her technical skills, Maria Luisa Amaral is experienced in integrated product development. She collaborates with various departments, including Projects, Manufacturing, Supplies, Engineering, Production, and Commercial, as well as partner companies and suppliers. She applies Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement, simplify processes, and achieve efficiency gains.
Technical Reporting and Calculation Tools Development
Maria Luisa Amaral develops calculation tools for steel structures and connections, particularly in the mining industry. She is also involved in preparing technical repowering reports for heavy machinery and equipment, such as Wagon Turners and Mining Silos, demonstrating her versatility and ability to contribute to diverse engineering fields.