Edilson Santos

As Compliance Officer, I ensure comprehensive compliance across operations with a focus on Quality Management, ISO 9001 standards, and ongoing NSAI Approval for Vehicle Bodybuilder certification.

• Strategic Compliance
  Core responsibilities include developing and coordinating an integrated management system, conducting meticulous compliance risk assessments, and ensuring robust adherence to ISO 9001 standards for top-tier manufacturing quality.
• Quality Accreditation, ISO 9001, and NSAI Approval
  I lead the NSAI Approval process for Vehicle Bodybuilder, overseeing truck type approval and NSAI audits, ensuring seamless continuation of certification. This reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and industry standards, including EN1090 for structural steel.
• Safety Procedures
  Collaborating with departments, I implement safe work systems aligned with ISO 9001 standards, maintaining a rigorous focus on quality assurance in all operations.
• Resource Management for Quality
  Overseeing statutory inspections, maintaining audit documentation, and streamlining incident/accident investigations are integral. Managing critical resources and ensuring adherence to NSAI Approval requirements underscore our commitment to compliance and quality excellence.
• Transparent Collaboration and Communication
  Seamless collaboration with external auditors, regulatory personnel, and communication with insurance agencies are foundational. Detailed reports to the Management team emphasize our dedication to quality management, compliance, and NSAI Approval continuation.
• Document Control
  As Document Controller, I integrate ISO 9001 standards and NSAI Approval seamlessly into documentation processes, reinforcing our commitment to documented quality and compliance.
  
  Throughout, I identify opportunities for system improvements, contributing to efficiency and effectiveness. Proud to contribute to Gleeson Steel & Engineering's commitment to excellence, I look forward to advancing our processes.

In my role as a Welder/Fabricator at Gleeson Steel & Engineering, I successfully applied and advanced my steel fabrication expertise, playing a crucial part in the company's growth and operational efficiency. Here are some highlights of my role:

Fabrication of various steel structures, including stairs, handrails, mezzanine floors, and platforms, along with truck bodies, demonstrating my versatility and adaptability in various fabrication tasks.
Showcased independence and precision in preparing, tacking, and welding materials, utilising a range of tools, including hand, air, electric tools, and hand torches.
Exhibited proficiency in interpreting CAD drawings, successfully completing tasks with minimal supervision, and collaborated actively with the engineering team to resolve technical design issues.
Upheld the company's high standards by strictly adhering to Quality Control guidelines and Occupational Health & Safety procedures, fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
Displayed flexibility and team spirit by undertaking various duties as needed, making significant contributions to the team's success.

Supervision / coordination of vehicle prototype assembly (trucks and buses) in the Product Validation area

Planning and control in the construction of prototypes under development;

Team coordination, mechanical and electrical, of the assembly;

Analysis of parts in development by engineering, validation of assembly, functionality and product quality

Preparation of technical reports, with the approval or disapproval of new component proposals;

Interpretation of dimensional and geometry reports, among other related activities.

• Organising social events for children and elderly
• Donation collection and distribution

Comprehensive management of the test truck fleet, including efficient allocation, real-time monitoring, and coordination of operational teams.
Supervision of preventive and corrective maintenance of vehicles, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
Coordination of regular inspections and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Analysis of vehicle failures through internal tests or customers, together with product engineering
Analysis of electrical and mechanical anomalies found in the tests
Coordination of preventive and predictive maintenance activities in prototypes

• Reading and interpretation of technical drawings
• Metal welding MIG / MAG
• Construction of prototypes according to specification
• Modification of prototypes through machining methods for improvement
• Development of devices / benches to perform tests on prototypes

• Reading and interpretation of technical drawings
• Metal welding MIG / MAG
• Perform measurements on parts and issue a dimensional report
• Development of parts to support prototypes in test vehicles
• Modification of prototypes for improvement
• Creation of descriptive / instructive to spread knowledge of the correct process of carrying out the activity