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Responsible of CAE activities and product performance for new and current framesAdditional responsibilities of manage day to day activities of a team of finite element specialists.

Drive product performance thru simulations and analytical toolsConduct non-linear analyses and strength calculations for automotive productsPickup frames, body and chassis, trailer hitches, goose necks, tow hooks, suspension componentsInvestigate light weighting opportunities for structural components Use Python, Tcl and Hyperworks to improve CAE processWork with testing facilities for better correlation between CAE and physical testsInterview potential candidates and interns.

Provide engineering services as product design and validation services. Developed custom-built C++ application for a Tier-1 automotive supplier to improve their engineering processes by removing manual processes.

Structural specialist performing stiffness calculations, stress analyses and optimizations using Altair HyperWorks and MSC.Nastran for pickup frames and cradles.Generated and validated engineering proposals for cost reduction and light weighting opportunities using optimization techniques.

Factory support, field problem resolution activities and cost reduction projects for Air-Handle UnitsPlanned and coordinated the prototype builds for Air-Handle Units.

Monterrey Design Lead Engineer of a new busway system offer. Responsible of creating and managing engineering and design activities for the Monterrey team. Design activities for Motor Control Centers and drawing activities for fuel cell inverter prototypes.PTC Pro/Engineer and Autodesk Inventor Modeling: Sheet metal and plastic parts, assemblies and drawings.Performed mechanical analyses using Ansys Mechanical and MSC.Adams.

Development of the control software and commissioning of two areas of a rolling mill.