Dipl.-Ing. Edgard Souza Jr

Responsible for drivetrain (AT, CVT & MT transmission),clutch system, brake systems, front axle and rear axle, lift arm, wheels and weights at AGCO, leading the Drivetrain Module activities from the initial to SOP of the project including budget, resource and schedule for tractors, combine harvesters and sugar cane harvesters. CONTACT

Coordinated the engineering activities (APQP,DFMEA,DVP,DQR) for new developments of automatic, CVT and mechanical transmissions, clutch system, brake & wheel system, schedule, resources, testing capabilities & risk assessment.

Responsible for the project planning of validation , feasibility and resource, as well as driving coordination Validation engineer transmission, clutch and external shifter, and acting as a monitor the project progress and reporting on project status during complete project execution for the South America, Africa markets

Responsible for development and validation of transmission, the project planning of validation, feasibility and resource, as well as driving coordination Validation engineer, interfaces across all specialist departments (clutch, external shifter and NHV), and acting as a monitor of the project progress and reporting on project status during complete project execution for the European and Asian markets.

Manual transmission Development and Validation Engineer of new programs for South America and for the European market, performing misuse tests on vehicle analyzing and reporting after disassembly the transmission.

Development and application of mechanical transmission MQ200 on vehicle Fox Continuous development of products and testing procedures together with the technical team at VW AG. Development and implementation of manual transmission test procedure for vehicle durability on VW Brazil, enabling the reduction of time, logistics and cost of transmission development. MQ200 nationalization of components providing cost reduction of 30% for Volkswagen Brazil

Development Validation Engineer of manual transmission MQ 200, performing tests on bench, vehicles and evaluations with the Manual Transmission Development and Validation Department of Volkswagen AG Germany. Development of worldwide Polo program supporting technical engineering in the wind tunnel, engine and transmission workshop also in Ehra Proving ground

Development / validation on dynamometer engine components basic AP 827 applied in family Gol Development and implementation of engine´s components and transmission in order to meet legislation acoustics Implementation and technical support of the engine´s components and transmission work in performing finite elemento and vibration measurements. Implementation and maintenance activities of NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness), supporting the peripheral components of the engine