Igor Vieira
Bartlett,TN
Summary
Dynamic technical leader with 7+ years of experience bridging engineering expertise and commercial strategy in the automotive and steel industries. Proven record of driving profitable growth, leading cross-functional teams, and engaging key customers across North America. Specialized in strategic project management, market expansion, customer engagement, and product development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Supervisor – Product & Automotive
Nucor Steel Arkansas
09.2024 - Current
- Lead a team of 10 across product management, technical services, and automotive customer support.
- Align technical solutions with commercial strategies, enhancing order processing, product grading, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead product development initiatives, driving new qualifications and product optimization accelerating time-to-market for automotive products with increased profitability.
- Strengthening of relationship with automotive North-American, European, and Asian OEMs, increasing customer retention and satisfaction.
- Implementation of KPIs, stocking programs, and inquiry systems to optimize profitability and on-time delivery focused on automotive market.
Product Development Metallurgist
Nucor Steel Arkansas
05.2018 - 09.2024
- Led all automotive product development efforts, resulting in a 1400% increase in direct automotive shipments and expanding OEM customer base from 1 to 9.
- Partnered closely with commercial teams and Nucor Automotive Solutions to develop joint customer development strategies.
- Managed customer qualification processes, ensuring alignment with OEM requirements and accelerating product approvals.
- Led cross-functional teams (5–20 teammates) on strategic projects supporting corporate growth initiatives and sustainability targets.
- Developed and maintained high-impact relationships with customers and partners through early vendor involvement (EVI) projects.
Teaching and Research Assistant
Colorado School of Mines
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Supported undergraduate and graduate courses in microstructural development and mechanical properties of materials, iron & steelmaking, and thermodynamics.
Metallurgical Engineering Internships
ArcelorMittal R&D (France & Belgium) | Vallourec Tubes (Brazil)
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Conducted technical and economic analyses for recycling and process optimization projects in steelmaking and continuous casting operations.
- Developed models and practices improving production efficiency, steel cleanliness, and resource utilization.
Education
Ph.D. - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO, USA01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil01.2012
Certification
- Dale Carnegie Training – Leadership and Communication Skills
- Enterprise Business Acumen – Business Strategy and Financial Insights
- High Impact Presentations – Advanced Communication and Presentation Skills
- Project Management Fundamentals – Project Planning, Execution, and Control
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Personal Leadership and Effectiveness
Languages
Portuguese: Native
English: Fluent
Awards
Best Ph.D. Thesis, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (CSM, 2017–2018), Roberto Rocca Education Program Fellowship
Affiliations
- Member, AIST Metallurgy - Processing, Products, and Applications Technology Committee
- Member, Auto/Steel Partnership
- Organizer, Austenite Formation & Decomposition Symposium 2024
- Reviewer, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Journal of Metals (JOM)
Publications
List available upon request
Timeline
Technical Supervisor – Product & Automotive
Nucor Steel Arkansas
09.2024 - Current
Product Development Metallurgist
Nucor Steel Arkansas
05.2018 - 09.2024
Teaching and Research Assistant
Colorado School of Mines
09.2013 - 05.2018
Metallurgical Engineering Internships
ArcelorMittal R&D (France & Belgium) | Vallourec Tubes (Brazil)
01.2010 - 12.2012
Ph.D. - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais (UFMG)
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