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Ricardo Falcão Oliveira

@ricardofalcooliveira

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CTO and mechanical engineer specializing in industrial tool design, mold development, and simulation-driven quality.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I want to keep leading technology and engineering delivery for industry—combining tool and mold design, ISO 9001 quality, and CFD/numerical simulation to ensure production-ready results and reliable client outcomes.

I’m a CTO at Standarmoldes, where I’ve worked since December 2018—leading RFQ handling and following new projects from development to production while aligning with client requirements. I negotiate project timelines, costs, and payment conditions, and I also drive marketing follow-up for new prospects.

I lead the tool design team and ensure DFM for plastic parts ready for injection molding, using Moldflow analysis to evaluate mold design (3D, 2D, and kinematics) and production readiness. As an ISO 9001 quality manager, I support ISO 9001 processes, implement CFD-based guidance (including CFD studies and numerical simulation), and manage supplier evaluation for standardized components procurement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Current

Standarmoldes

Dec 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Led tool design and project work, handling RFQs and following new projects from development through production to meet client requirements. Managed DFM for injection molding with moldflow analysis, oversaw ISO 9001 quality processes, negotiated and purchased standardized mold components, and supported CFD/numerical simulation work for product development.

RFQ Project Management Negotiation Procurement ISO 9001 Injection Molding DFM Mold Flow Analysis 3D Design 2D Design Kinematics Microsoft PowerPoint Marketing

Researcher Machine

Universidade do Minho

Mar 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 8 months)

Researched and contributed to work on a form-closed cam-follower mechanism for a breath simulator.

Cam Follower Mechanism Breath Simulator Mechanical Engineering

PhD Student

Universidade do Minho

Jan 2012 - Jul 2016 (4 years 6 months)

Conducted PhD research in mechanical engineering, focused on the study and development of a holding chamber for inhalation.

Mechanical Engineering Holding Chamber Design

Internship

Universidade do Minho

Mar 2011 - Sep 2011 (6 months)

Completed an internship at Universidade do Minho.

Research Scholarship

Standarmoldes

Nov 2010 - Feb 2011 (3 months)

Held a research scholarship at Standarmoldes.

Plastic Moulds Designer

Universidade do Minho

Aug 2010 - Aug 2010 (0 months)

Worked as a plastic moulds designer at Universidade do Minho.

Research Scholarship

Universidade do Minho

Jan 2010 - Mar 2010 (2 months)

Held a research scholarship at Universidade do Minho.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Minho

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering

2012 - 2016

Activities and societies: Research and development work as a PhD student (Guimarães, Portugal, 2012–2016), including thesis on inhalation holding chamber.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering. Thesis: Study and Development of a Holding Chamber for Inhalation.