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I’m a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Industrial Manager with 15 years of experience delivering complex, mission-critical projects in highly regulated environments such as energy, offshore, industrial, HVAC, and naval engineering. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and delivering outcomes even when requirements are unclear. I have a strong background in Waterfall, Lean/Six Sigma, and hybrid Agile, with a growing focus on digital platforms, data-driven delivery, and scalable tooling. I enjoy collaborating with Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operations, and Executive stakeholders across remote and multicultural teams. I’m passionate about continuous learning, systems thinking, and sharing knowledge to raise performance and safety standards.…I’m a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Industrial Manager with 15 years of experience delivering complex, mission-critical projects in highly regulated environments such as energy, offshore, industrial, HVAC, and naval engineering. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and delivering outcomes even when requirements are unclear. I have a strong background in Waterfall, Lean/Six Sigma, and hybrid Agile, with a growing focus on digital platforms, data-driven delivery, and scalable tooling. I enjoy collaborating with Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operations, and Executive stakeholders across remote and multicultural teams. I’m passionate about continuous learning, systems thinking, and sharing knowledge to raise performance and safety standards.

João Santos

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I’m a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Industrial Manager with 15 years of experience delivering complex, mission-critical projects in highly regulated environments such as energy, offshore, industrial, HVAC, and naval engineering. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and delivering outcomes even when requirements are unclear. I have a strong background in Waterfall, Lean/Six Sigma, and hybrid Agile, with a growing focus on digital platforms, data-driven delivery, and scalable tooling. I enjoy collaborating with Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operations, and Executive stakeholders across remote and multicultural teams. I’m passionate about continuous learning, systems thinking, and sharing knowledge to raise performance and safety standards.…I’m a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Industrial Manager with 15 years of experience delivering complex, mission-critical projects in highly regulated environments such as energy, offshore, industrial, HVAC, and naval engineering. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and delivering outcomes even when requirements are unclear. I have a strong background in Waterfall, Lean/Six Sigma, and hybrid Agile, with a growing focus on digital platforms, data-driven delivery, and scalable tooling. I enjoy collaborating with Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operations, and Executive stakeholders across remote and multicultural teams. I’m passionate about continuous learning, systems thinking, and sharing knowledge to raise performance and safety standards.

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I’m a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Industrial Manager with 15 years of experience delivering complex, mission-critical projects in highly regulated environments such as energy, offshore, industrial, HVAC, and naval engineering. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and delivering outcomes even when requirements are unclear. I have a strong background in Waterfall, Lean/Six Sigma, and hybrid Agile, with a growing focus on digital platforms, data-driven delivery, and scalable tooling.

I enjoy collaborating with Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operations, and Executive stakeholders across remote and multicultural teams. I’m passionate about continuous learning, systems thinking, and sharing knowledge to raise performance and safety standards.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

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Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

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Spanish; Castilian

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French

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German

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Work Experience

Project Manager Engineer at NavalPrime – ETE Group

January 1, 2021 - Present

End-to-end delivery of Portugal’s first 100% electric-propulsion ferry, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and external suppliers. Managed complex technical programs involving HVAC and ATEX high-voltage charging systems and ISO 80079-36:2016. Planned and executed project roadmaps, milestones and delivery schedules using Agile and Lean methods in a state-of-the-art project. Coordination point between Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance and delivery alignment. Oversaw subcontractor performance, risk mitigation plans, and change management processes. Delivered projects in safety-critical environments requiring high standards of documentation, traceability and reporting.

Project Manager Engineer at SOPAC

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Managed the design and construction of a fertilizer production line and dispatch pavilion (Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC). Coordinated mechanical design, execution, and commissioning teams. Led company certification projects for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, aligning processes, documentation, and compliance requirements. Applied Lean principles to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and improve delivery efficiency.

Project Manager Engineer at WindFloat Atlantic (WFA) – LISNAVE Shipyard

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Managed technical projects within the Offshore WindFloat Atlantic international program, focusing on optimization, cost-efficiency, zero-time waste, KPI assessment. Responsible for managing teams during pressurization systems of 42 internal tanks and surface treatment and painting programs, inside ATEX zones. Coordinated maintenance operations during construction in a high-risk, high-complexity offshore environment. Led teams in heavy-load handling, metalworking, plasma cutting, submerged arc welding and industrial safety operations.

Head of Training & Technical Department at Maktool Lda

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Led technical training and development programs across industrial generators, mechanics, HVAC, electricity, welding, and physics. Managed industrial maintenance projects and client delivery. Designed and delivered tailor-made engineering solutions in hydraulics and pneumatics. Implemented Lean systems to improve operational efficiency and team performance.

Head of Technical Department at Ferexcel Lda

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Managed hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial equipment and generator portfolios. Led international supplier coordination, including technical development and manufacturing follow-ups in China. Oversaw multidisciplinary technical teams and international business operations.

Project Manager Engineer | Maintenance Plant Manager at WindFloat Atlantic (WFA) – LISNAVE Shipyard

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Managed technical projects within the Offshore WindFloat Atlantic program, focusing on optimization, cost-efficiency, zero-time waste KPI assessment. Managed teams during pressurization systems of 42 internal tanks and surface treatment and painting programs, inside ATEX zones. Coordinated maintenance operations during construction in a high-risk, high-complexity offshore environment. Led teams in heavy-load handling, metalworking, plasma cutting, submerged arc welding and industrial safety operations.