Joana Teixeira
Warwick,UK
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in engineering team leadership and project management. Demonstrates exceptional organisational and time management skills, coupled with a proactive approach and strong work ethic. Known for innovation, ambition, and effective communication skills, consistently delivering high-quality results. Committed to driving success through dedication and strategic planning, aiming to leverage expertise in future leadership roles.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Team Leader (Electrical Distribution Systems)
Versigent UK
Dunton, UK
2020.10 - 2026.07
- Delivered high-quality engineering solutions by managing talented team of 10+ engineers.
- Fostered productive relationships with key stakeholders, promoting effective communication channels across departments.
- Supported Versigent plant implementation of engineering changes from prototype.
- Established cross-functional customer relationships to align requirements and expectations.
- Reported programme KPIs and tracked delivery progress each reporting cycle.
- Managed team members to hit deliverables and keep motivation high.
- Balanced workload and responsibilities across 10+ -person team fairly.
- Set goals and timings for programme milestones and engineering tasks.
- Managed budget allocation effectively ensuring optimal resource utilisation.
- Enhanced process efficiency by conducting regular performance evaluations and identifying areas for improvement.
- Supported Ford e-transit engineering changes and serial production rollout.
- Supported Land Rover Discovery engineering changes for serial production rollout.
Deputy Team Leader (Electrical Distribution Systems)
Versigent UK
Gaydon, UK
2019.04 - 2020.10
- Lead and coordinate team of 14 engineers daily.
- Balance workload and responsibilities across ongoing engineering activities.
- Managed conflict resolution tactics for harmonious team relationships.
- Balanced workload distribution, resulting in increased productivity level.
- Create E D T profiles using agreed templates and data.
- Supported new hires through onboarding process for speedy and successful training.
- Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
- Prepare weekly reports for senior managers with clear status updates.
- Act as resident engineer for Jaguar Land Rover projects on site.
EDS CAD Engineer
Versigent UK
Gaydon, UK
2016.07 - 2019.04
- Mentored graduate engineers on daily wire harness tasks and priorities.
- Set project goals and planned task priorities for consistent delivery.
- Produced weekly progress reports to track design status and risks.
- Led wire harness projects for JLR vehicle programmes through prototypes and builds.
- Actualised client visions with innovative CAD designs.
- Developed wire harness design solutions across JLR vehicle platforms.
- Met customer timing and build requirements during prototype and mass production.
- Solved prototype and mass production issues during build phases and releases.
- Provided 2D drawing support and released drawing packages for production.
- Delivered technical support in both Versigent and JLR production plants daily.
- Served as resident engineer for Jaguar Land Rover production activities.
- Supported Jaguar E-Pace and Range Rover Evoque resident engineering deliverables.
EDS CAD Engineer
Yazaki Europe
Whitley, UK
2011.01 - 2016.01
- Led wire harness project work for JLR powertrain teams and suppliers.
- Designed powertrain harnesses using CAD for fitment and routing validation.
- Supported JLR plants through all production phases to maintain launch readiness.
- Solved prototype production issues to protect build timing and quality targets.
- Monitored and supported graduate engineers during day-to-day development activities.
- Implemented cost-down changes to reduce harness cost without function loss.
- Prepared 2D drawings and released drawings for engineering and manufacturing use.
- Created engineering change requests to track changes from concept to closure.
- Provided technical support between Yazaki and JLR at Yazaki plants.
- Acted as resident engineer at Jaguar Land Rover across powertrain harness delivery.
EDS Engineer
Yazaki Saltano
Ovar, Portugal
2010.11 - 2011.07
- Produce technical drawings for manufacturing automotive electric distribution systems.
- Performed plant floor training for production work instructions usage.
- Monitor and support electrical systems during prototype production phases.
Education
MSc - Industrial Management
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
Porto 2008.01 - 2010.01
BSc - Electronic Engineering
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
2003.01 - 2008.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Language
Certificate in Advanced English
PortoSkills
- Engineering team leadership
- Project management
- Organizational and time management
- Proactive approach
- Strong work ethic
- Innovation and ambition
- Communication skills
- Work commitment
Certification
- Leading People and Teams (April – May 2020) – University of Michigan (online training)
- Catia V5 (120h) – CadTech, Portugal
- Siemens Teamcenter 2007 (120h) – IBM, Gaydon - UK
- Certificate in Advanced English (2002) - British Council, Porto
- Level A1 – Deutsche (2011) – Goethe Institute, Porto
LANGUAGES
Portuguese (Native)
Native
English (Proficient)
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Travel
- Healthy lifestyle
- Gym
Timeline
Team Leader (Electrical Distribution Systems)
Versigent UK
2020.10 - 2026.07
Deputy Team Leader (Electrical Distribution Systems)
Versigent UK
2019.04 - 2020.10
EDS CAD Engineer
Versigent UK
2016.07 - 2019.04
EDS CAD Engineer
Yazaki Europe
2011.01 - 2016.01
EDS Engineer
Yazaki Saltano
2010.11 - 2011.07
MSc - Industrial Management
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
2008.01 - 2010.01
BSc - Electronic Engineering
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
2003.01 - 2008.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Language
Certificate in Advanced English