Rui Lopes Pereira

With over 21 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, I specialize in product and process development for metallic and composite components. I’ve worked with leading OEMs such as Lockheed Martin, Airbus Helicopters, GKN Aerospace, and Volvo Cars, delivering solutions that optimize cost, quality, and production efficiency. My expertise includes CATIA V5, Siemens Teamcenter PLM, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies. I thrive in cross-functional environments and bring a strong focus on operational safety, compliance, and design-to-manufacturing excellence.

I’m a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with over 21 years of experience in the aerospace and automotive industries. My career began in aircraft manufacturing, where I developed a strong foundation in product and process engineering for both metallic and composite components. Over the years, I’ve worked with leading OEMs such as Lockheed Martin, Dassault Aviation, Airbus Helicopters, GKN Aerospace, Leonardo Helicopters, EMBRAER, and currently Volvo Cars.

My expertise includes design-to-manufacturing, industrialization of new products, continuous improvement using Lean and Kaizen methodologies, and ensuring compliance with operational safety standards. I’m proficient in CATIA V5, Siemens Teamcenter PLM, and various CAM tools, and I’ve led projects involving CNC programming, tooling design, and production line commissioning. I thrive in cross-functional environments and am passionate about driving quality, efficiency, and innovation in manufacturing.

I’ve completed a range of technical and professional courses that support my work in manufacturing engineering. My training includes CATIA V5 (Fundamentals, Mechanical Design Expert, Surfaces, CNC), GD&T, PFMEA, and Airworthiness. I’ve also received certifications in Operational Safety, Anti-corruption, Ethics & Compliance, and Continuous Improvement Tools. Additionally, I’ve trained in Lean methodologies, KAIZEN, and Agile Way of Working (Volvo Cars WoW), which I apply in daily operations to drive efficiency and quality.