Hugo Nelson Sousa de Oliveira
@hugonelsonsousadeoli
Experienced mechanical engineer specializing in 3D CAD design, production support, and system optimisation.
What I'm looking for
I am a mechanical engineer with extensive hands-on experience in 2D/3D CAD modelling, system planning, and production/site support across multiple industries including glass, paper, intralogistics, food, chemicals and energy.
I have delivered new component and assembly designs, optimised existing systems, and supported construction and production sites while working as a mechanical and layout engineer for companies such as Metzen, EME, VOITH and Vanderlande.
My background includes SAP/R3 ERP part list and material master editing, preparation and tracking of quotations, and acting as an interface between customers and European suppliers in technical sales roles.
I am fluent in Portuguese, German, English, Spanish and Dutch, proficient with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CATIA, FEM tools and various engineering software, and I pursue ongoing CAD and FEM training to deepen my technical skills.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mechanical Engineer
Metzen GmbH
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 (3 months)
Designed components and assemblies and planned systems across logistics, food, building materials, chemicals, environment & energy and steel sectors; optimized existing systems and provided production and construction site support while processing enquiries and parts lists.
Technical Sales Representative
Inserco Industrie Service GmbH
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)
Maintained and expanded customer relationships for industrial spare and wear parts and machines; prepared and tracked quotations, conducted competitor analysis, sourced suppliers and managed machine projects as interface between customers and European suppliers.
Mechanical Engineer
EME GmbH
Sep 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 10 months)
Designed components and systems for the glass industry, produced 2D/3D CAD models, and provided production and site support while processing enquiries and parts lists.
Mechanical Engineer
Voith Paper (via FERCHAU Engineering)
May 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Constructed components and assemblies, produced design and production drawings using 2D/3D CAD, supported production and sites, and edited material masters and part lists in SAP/R3.
Layout Engineer
Vanderlande Industries GmbH
Jul 2014 - Apr 2018 (3 years 9 months)
Developed 3D constructions and specifications for intralogistics and materials handling equipment, integrated supplier components, produced drawings and maintained ERP documentation and site support.
Layout Engineer
Andritz Küsters GmbH
Jul 2012 - Jun 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Created hydraulic and pneumatic plans, lubrication charts and production drawings using 2D/3D CAD, performed 3D modelling and managed material masters and part lists in SAP/R3.
Warehouse Worker
ITW Industry BV
Oct 2006 - May 2009 (2 years 7 months)
Handled loading/unloading, verified and recorded incoming merchandise, identified damaged/missing goods, and managed storage using a forklift and ERP warehouse processes.
Electrical Engineer
OCD
Sep 2005 - Sep 2006 (1 year)
Assembled printers and photocopiers, conducted quality control and performed pre-assembly of parts to meet production standards.
Warehouse & Production Worker
Kegro Deuren BV
Jul 2003 - Aug 2005 (2 years 1 month)
Performed quality control of house doors and prepared goods for storage or shipment to ensure production and delivery accuracy.
Warehouse & Production Worker
Hendrix Meat Group
Dec 2001 - Jun 2003 (1 year 6 months)
Led a team, performed quality control of meat products and managed loading and unloading operations to support production and distribution.
Logistic Racks Technician
Moveka Norm
Oct 2001 - Dec 2001 (2 months)
Assembled and dismounted high-rise pallet racks for pallet storage and performed quality control of installed racking systems.
Metalworker
Rosas & Ca. Lda
Sep 1999 - Sep 2001 (2 years)
Constructed and repaired conveyors and steel/stainless steel structures, and performed surface treatment and coating of steel parts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH
Professional Training (certificate), CAD (SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX)
2025 - 2025
Planned CAD 2D/3D training in SOLIDWORKS and Siemens NX (April–July 2025).
WBS TRAINING AG
Professional Training (certificate), CAD (CATIA) & FEM basics
2025 - 2025
Planned CAD 2D/3D course in CATIA and basics of FEM calculation (August–November 2025, expected completion).
Berufskolleg Rheydt-Mülfort für Technik
State-Certified Technical Engineer (Bachelor Professional), Mechatronics
2013 - 2017
Completed Mechatronics State-Certified Technical Engineer (Bachelor Professional) program covering CAE, material science, hydraulics, SPS, drive and control technology, and quality and project management.
Voith Paper GmbH (Technical draughtsman course)
Technical Draughtsman (certificate), Technical Drafting / CAD
2010 - 2012
Completed technical draughtsman training including 2D/3D CAD, 3D modeling, production drawings, SAP material master editing and measurement engineering.
Escola Secundária de Aveiro
Secondary School Diploma, Electrical Engineering (secondary focus)
1998 - 1999
Completed Portuguese secondary education with a focus on electrical engineering.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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