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Portfolio & Product Development Leader | Engineer | Expert in Materials Science

Turning Strategy into Execution

Leading cross-functional teams to deliver product innovation, portfolio value creation, and cost transformation from concept through launch.

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About

Transforming Strategy into Results Through Leadership, Innovation, Execution, and Value Creation

I am a Portfolio and Product Development Leader with expertise in Materials Science, Program Management, and Cost Transformation. Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional teams in different countries (Brazil, China, India, Europe and US) in the development and launch of innovative consumer products, driving value creation through strategic portfolio management, product innovation, and project management systems.

My experience spans product development, materials engineering, supplier collaboration, manufacturing readiness, and portfolio governance. I specialize in translating business strategy into executable programs that deliver measurable results.

Core capabilities

Leadership Portfolio Management Innovation Engineering Project Execution Value Creation

Career progression

15+ Years in Engineering & Product Development

A career built on transforming ideas into products, products into value, and strategy into measurable results.

  1. Oct 2025 - Present

    Oct 2025 - Present

    Whirlpool Corporation

    Product Portfolio Manager + Cost PMO

    Michigan, United States, On-Site

    Leads the North American Refrigeration home appliance product portfolio, connecting category priorities, cost governance, and execution discipline.

    • Portfolio management
    • Cost governance
    • Category strategy

  2. Mar 2022 - Present

    Mar 2022 - Present

    Whirlpool Corporation

    Materials Development Manager

    Michigan, United States, On-Site

    Leads material selection and development for refrigeration, KitchenAid small appliances, and Gladiator products, supporting quality, cost efficiency, supplier alignment, and launch readiness.

    • Materials engineering
    • Innovation
    • Project Execution

  3. Jan 2017 - Mar 2022

    Jan 2017 - Mar 2022

    Whirlpool Corporation

    Materials Engineer

    Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Supported global materials and commodity strategies across the United States, Europe, India, China, and Brazil, with a focus on product development, cost reduction, and open innovation.

    • Global strategy
    • Cost reduction
    • Open innovation

  4. Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

    Whirlpool Corporation

    Product Development Engineer

    Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Led technical workstreams for new product development, coordinating R&D with PMO, manufacturing, marketing, service, quality, and other cross-functional teams.

    • Product development
    • Technical leadership
    • Cross-functional delivery

  5. Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

    Whirlpool Corporation

    Engineering Intern

    Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Supported new-product R&D and material specification using engineering methods including DFMEA, PDCA, and Six Sigma tools.

    • R&D support
    • Material specification
    • Engineering methods

  6. Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

    CNPq - MCT

    Scientific Research Intern, Rapid Prototyping

    Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Conducted rapid-prototyping research within an academic and technical development environment.

    • Rapid prototyping
    • Research
    • Technical development

  7. Mar 2009 - Mar 2011

    Mar 2009 - Mar 2011

    SOCIESC - Sociedade Educacional de Santa Catarina

    Materials Lab Intern

    Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Performed materials characterization and testing using DSC, TGA, tensile testing, FTIR, X-ray analysis, and SEM.

    • Materials testing
    • Laboratory analysis
    • Technical reporting

Product portfolio

Selected Product & Engineering Programs

Leading complex global initiatives from concept development through commercialization, operational readiness, and value realization.

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Portfolio Leadership & Value Creation

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  • Portfolio leadership
  • Value creation
  • Decision governance

Program focus

Product Portfolio Leader for Home Appliance North America
Product Development Budget Owner
People Leader
FPS project PMO Execution
Leading Cost reduction Strategy through 4 different sites

Leadership contribution

Translating demands from Marketing to engineering
Leading Refrigeration product portfolio execution

Execution approach

Structured reviews support clear ownership, timely escalation, and disciplined execution across product initiatives for executive leaders.
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Project Leadership: Water Purification, Air Conditioning & Small Appliances

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Program focus

  • Water purification, air conditioning, and small appliances
  • Product development and project leadership
  • Technical and cross-functional execution

Leadership contribution

Project leadership connects product development with engineering, manufacturing, quality, service, marketing, and project management stakeholders.

Execution approach

Engineering requirements and cross-functional priorities are coordinated from concept development through implementation readiness.
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Cross-Category Materials & Finishing Development

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  • Materials development
  • Product finishing
  • Cross-category execution

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Program focus

  • Materials and finishing development
  • Cross-category technical requirements
  • Product and manufacturing readiness

Leadership contribution

Technical coordination connected materials requirements with product development, quality, supplier, and manufacturing workstreams.

Execution approach

Development reviews provided visibility into technical dependencies, material decisions, implementation constraints, and delivery progress.
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Materials Innovation & Development

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  • Advanced materials
  • Supplier readiness
  • Manufacturing development

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Program focus

  • Advanced Materials and finishing development
  • Cross-category & Supplier development readiness
  • Product and manufacturing development

Leadership contribution

Materials expertise supports evidence-based decisions across product development, suppliers, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Execution approach

Technical requirements, material performance, and implementation constraints are evaluated together to support robust product development.
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New Product Innovation & Market Introduction

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Launch references

Structured planning connects technical activities, schedules, risks, stakeholders, and launch preparation.

Program focus

  • New product innovation developing beverage machines water purifier with sparkling water, coffee makers
  • Development and market introduction
  • Operational and cross-functional readiness

Leadership contribution

Materials expertise supports evidence-based decisions across product development, suppliers, quality, and manufacturing teams

Execution approach

Structured planning connects technical activities, schedules, risks, stakeholders, and launch preparation.
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Project Management & Development

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Program focus

  • Project management leader
  • Technical and business stakeholder alignment
  • FPS execution; suppliers in India / China and Mexico

Leadership contribution

Project leadership creates shared priorities across technical teams, business stakeholders, suppliers, and regional contributors.

Execution approach

Clear communication, project controls, and structured follow-up connect program decisions with implementation priorities.

Contact

Building Innovation Through Leadership and Execution

I welcome conversations about engineering leadership, portfolio management, product innovation, materials science, and business transformation.

Email adilsonsalcher@gmail.com LinkedIn Professional profile
Location Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA