
Sonia Taddei
Aerospace & Aerodynamic Engineer
PhD in Experimental Aerodynamics
Professional summary
Passionate engineer with experience in quality fields. Committed to working independently and collaboratively on projects, and to achieving high standard results. Looking for new challenges, hard working and dedicated to successfully reaching the next goals.
Education & Certificates
- Feb. 2022
Six Sigma Green Belt
International Six Sigma Institute™
- Oct. 2019
Management System Internal Auditor Certificate (ISO 9001)
AENOR
- May 2017
Master Lean Manufacturing for Lean Practitioner Certification
Chiarini e Associati
- Sept. 2012 - Aug. 2016
PhD in Experimental Aerodynamics
University of Southampton (UK)
- Dec. 2007 - Oct. 2011
Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aerodynamics
Università di Pisa (IT)
Publications
- June 10, 2020
Wakes of wall-bounded turbulent flows past patches of circular cylinders
Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 892 , 10 June 2020, A37
See publication - July 10, 2016
Characterisation of drag and wake properties of canopy patches immersed in turbulent boundary layers
Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Volume 798, 10 July 2016 , pp. 27 - 49
See publication
Professional Experience
- June 2019 – Present
Quality Manager
ITLA S.p.A.
ITLA is a third party company, working in laser cutting, bending and welding of metal parts
- managing, analysis and solutions of product non conformities. Direct dealing with clients as KION Group, Hyster Yale
- definition of KPI from measuring performances, and statistical analysis of production data
- development of production processes, with the main focus on product engineering and tolerances
- Development of control tools on the ERP
- in-depth analysis on production processes in terms of UNI standards, for continuous improvement
- May 2016 - June 2019
Mechanical engineer & spare parts warehouse manager
RCR Cristalleria Italiana
RCR is a glass manufacturing company for tableware products.
- mechanical design for glass manufacturing industry. Design and realization of the new furnace and related production lines.
- spare parts warehouse management: analysis and management of stocks in terms of new methods on the ERP and needed quantities.
- statistical analysis of production data; machines and plant system maintenance analysis.
Skills
- Time management
- Planning:deadlines and objectives (Plan - Do - Check - Actscheme);
- Team coordinationon projects (people and interdisciplinary work);
- Multitasking;
- Listscreate work maps and define timetables.
- Mental organization
- Analyzingthe problems, to develop solutions. Be prepared in advance prevents most of the problems;
- Need data to understand things. Perceptions can be misleading;
- Keep tracksof processes, discussions, ideas. They could turn useful at some point.
- Physical organization
- Order:working in an ordered environment (both physical and digital) helps to find the things you need when you need them;
- Archive:it is necessary to archive information properly;
- Modules and samples:when possible develop standards to be used.
- Communication
- Appropriate choice of languageaccording to the audience;
- Different means and instrumentsto communicate: ability to choose between emails, texts, Whatsapps, phone calls or talking in person;
- Public speakingand presentations have to be clear and essential. It is mandatory to say only what is necessary (people get bored easily).
- People
- Team work:ability to deal with people and group dynamics;
- Meditating skills:able to report problems and requests and come up with solutions and compromises in agreement with all the involved parties;
- Empathy:there is a difference in putting yourself in someone else's shoes, and instead understanding what it means for them to be in their shoes (not everyone is like you!);
- Leadership and responsibility:guide people and understand common needs and requests, in order to make shared decisions among the involved parties. This involves taking responsibility for what you choose, and stand for it, whatever the outcome.
- Personal
- Caring for other poeple's point of view:People can be inspiring if you listen appropriately. Active listening is a huge help for growing, professionally and personally;
- No personal prejudice of any kind.
Volunteering
- July 2020 - ongoing
Vice-president of sport center GSD Quercegrossa
Castelnuovo B.Ga (IT)
Personal info
Date of birth
11/08/1984
Nationality
Italian
Gender
Female
Contacts
Soft Skills
Problem solving
Excellent
Creativity
Excellent
Critical Thinking
Excellent
Negotiation
Very Good
Lateral Thinking
Very Good
Team management
Very Good
Stress management
Very Good
Software
Microsoft Office
Excellent
Matlab
Excellent
Latex
Excellent
Catia V5
Very Good
Spoken languages
Italian
Mother tongue
English
Excellent