Hugo Zanqueta

Global Systems Engineering Leader / Principal Systems & Acoustics Engineer

• ›Led global engineering initiatives across North America, Europe, and Latin America -- coordinating 25+ engineers across product performance, regulatory compliance, and advanced R&D.
• ›Developed and deployed a custom OTPA framework to accelerate root cause analysis and system characterization across global labs.
• ›Standardized test methodologies, instrumentation, and lab data acquisition across 3 international labs -- reducing procedure complexity by 35%.
• ›Achieved <=2 dB(A) correlation accuracy on multi-physics predictive models (ANSYS/CFX) using V&V20 validation methods.
• ›Led regulatory certification strategy for DOE (10 CFR 429/430), IEC, and INMETRO compliance.
• ›Developed AI-based predictive methodologies correlating acoustic metrics with jury test outcomes and customer perception.
• ›Mentor -- Electrolux Mentoring Program (2024-Present).

Senior Product Development Engineer

• ›Developed advanced thermal, acoustic, and airflow engineering solutions using CFD (ANSYS CFX) and system-level modeling.
• ›Introduced and scaled Sound Quality methodologies (psychoacoustics, jury testing) into product development.
• ›Delivered Six Sigma Black Belt training to R&D engineering teams.
• ›Supported global certification activities across Thailand, Chile, Argentina, Egypt, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Consultant and Researcher

• ›Designed integrated HVAC and acoustic systems for commercial and institutional projects, including 4 amphitheaters (CEFET).
• ›Achieved sound level reductions >10 dB(A) in large-scale venues.
• ›Supported HVAC design and validation per ISO/NBR standards.

Professor - Mechanical Engineering

• ›Transport Phenomena, Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics, Thermo-Fluid Lab.
• ›Researcher in Noise Pollution and Community Noise (Maringa and Curitiba).

Junior Acoustic Engineer

• ›Acoustic and vibration solutions for refrigerators and air conditioners.
• ›Implemented Sound Quality methodology in the Sound Lab.

Founder

• ›Independent consulting practice providing operational intelligence, strategic advisory, and execution support services.