Francisco Perucchi Junior

24-year working experience as Mechanical Engineer with attention to Noise & Vibration (N&V) mitigation and control, acting as Product Development & Test Engineer in aerospace industry in several systems (propulsion, structures, loads, environmental, hydraulics, electrical systems, flight controls) and providing product development, test, and certification. Commissioning and execution of Aircraft Propulsion Systems Test. Project lead of Aircraft Systems N&V Development.

N&V tests, data processing and analysis in the time and frequency domains. Thermo-acoustic insulation system specification and development. Shock and vibration qualification for aerospace components per RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and other Standards.

Rotating machinery vibration tests, measurements and analysis, preventive and condition-based maintenance tasks for aircraft electrical generators and air cycle machines. Troubleshooting and development of N&V solutions for engines, auxiliary power units, hydraulic pumps, air conditioning machines and electrical inverters. Systems requirements generation and management via DOORS.

Technical reports writing. Proficient with Office Suite, Matlab, Catia, DOORS, JIRA, SAP. Analytical and problem-solving ability, integration experience for product development in a multidisciplinary environment.

MBA in Business Management. Native in Portuguese language, fluent in English; basic Spanish and German.

• Project management and lead of Aircraft Systems Noise & Vibration Development, meeting program deadlines and budget.
• Creation of technical documents as part of procurement bidding processes, e.g. Request for Information (RFI), High Level Requirements (HLR), System Basic Definition (SBD), Statement of Work (SOW), Schedule Delivery.
• Successful definition and implementation of Noise & Vibration Strategy for airworthiness certification at regulatory agencies - ANAC (Brazilian Civil Aviation) and FAA.
• Engines, electrical generators, and air-conditioning machines vibration measurements and analysis for preventive and predictive maintenance (condition-based maintenance).
• HALT, HASS, Endurance and Reliability tests specification, execution, and analysis.
• Specification of vibration & shock qualification requirements for aircraft systems/equipment/components.
• Witnessing of vibration & shock qualification tests and review of qualification reports.
• Thermoacoustic insulation system development with manufacturer, meeting noise levels requirements and cost and weight targets with over 10% margin.
• Technical specification of vibration isolators for whole aircraft and full development (bidding, supplier proposal, development, qualification tests, installation, and validation). Cost target exceeded by 20% and expected vibration reduction attained.
• Technical integration with other engineering disciplines and process/production areas.
• Technical discussions and integration with systems’ and equipment’s suppliers.
• Definition of COTS vibration isolators and damping materials for specific applications.
• Aircraft systems noise and vibration response analysis and solutions development.
• Aircraft systems troubleshooting.
• Lecturer of N&V technology for the company’s Engineering Specialization Program.
• Application of Lean Continuous Improvement principles and tools (VSM, 5S, Standard Work, Lean Control Tower, KPI definition).
• Project management and Jira Scrum use for successful accomplishment of tasks.

• MBA (2006-2008) MBA in Business Management at FAAP.
• University (1991-1995) B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil

Both diplomas above and education history acknowledged by WES (World Educational Services)