João Melo

João Melo, MSc, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering and management within the subsea control industry, currently serving as Plant Manager and Deputy General Manager at Oceaneering since July 2006. João has successfully led various functions in the Manufacturing organization of the Subsea Control Umbilicals production facility in the UK, emphasizing safety, quality, and lean principles to drive continuous improvement and profitability. Previous roles at Oceaneering include Engineering Manager, Regional Technical Solutions Manager, and Global Product Engineering Manager, where João managed multi-discipline teams, ensured successful project delivery, and oversaw technical aspects of product life cycles. Prior experience at Tronic Limited included roles as Development Engineer and Engineering Manager, focusing on product development for the Brazilian market. Educational qualifications include an MBA from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, a Master's in Production Engineering from Universidade Federal Fluminense, and a Mechanical Engineering degree from Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca.