Gabriel Rios, Eit Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, TX, US

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Successfully led (6) new product launches and (10) standard product re-designs, managing processes from quoting and design to manufacturing and customer feedback implementation.
• Cemented company engineering standards by developing CAD/modeling templates, software macros, and managing file databases to increase productivity and efficiency, minimizing lost revenue and wasted time.
• Implemented new design and manufacturing techniques not previously used within the company with VAVE (Value Analysis Value Engineering) to increase market share, business revenue, and customer satisfaction.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Designed, tested, and printed prototypes, tooling, and showpieces using additive manufacturing.
• Increased product sales, employee safety, and made customer parts using 3D printing technology.
• Offered unique solutions to problems using 3d printing that have saved the company over 30,000$.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Planned, drafted, and designed project-type equipment for belt conveyor systems and components.
• Performed engineering analysis and followed internal standards for Material Handling product lines.
• Project managed large jobs and special projects ensuring high quality results and an on-time delivery.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Proposed, designed, and created cost-effective solutions to various manufacturing shop obstacles.
• Create 3D models/drawings for shop fixtures, tools, and replacement parts that are used as internal resources.
• Managed communications with the shop floor and management to deeply understand areas of concern.

Mansfield, Texas, United States

• Approved/validated accuracy of assembly designs, BOM’s, and shop routes prior to release for manufacturing.
• Corrected planning, design, and laser nesting mistakes resulting in cost savings on raw materials, cutting time,and programmer labor costs.
• Designed safe and efficient shop fixtures and tools to increase shop output and prevent potential safety loses.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Planned orders using production resources, engineering drawings, and communication with sales.
• Communicated, negotiated, and transferred large jobs over to Mexico branches.
• Generated weekly reports to company management analyzing and forecasting MX monetary performance.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Design, analyze, and innovate various mechanical models that serve purpose such as Topology Optimized Phone stands, Snap fit Frames, and Customizable Toothbrush holders.
• Use both design and finite element analysis skills to create unique and new products that allow for better performance, less material usage, and faster manufacturing time.
• Create high quality educational videos on my models and 3D printing which serve to educate beginner and intermediate 3D printers from all over the world
• Obtain thousands of views and downloads monthly and sell my designs/products online and in-person using various platforms providing great customer service.

Arlington, Texas, United States

• Tasked with manufacturing a fully functional 3D printed aircraft that will obtain maximum airtime with only 5 seconds of power that will compete with other drones from various colleges and universities.
• Designed multiple configurations, used fluid simulation, structural statics, explicit dynamics to predictperformance, topology optimization to reduce mass by 35%, and printed all required components.
• Integrated design skills and pioneered manufacturing methods (paper-thin FDM printing) in order to maximize mission performance with 3D printing, unique designs, and material/manufacturing constraints.
• Awarded 1st place for innovative Auto Gyro design, winning 1000$ and a certificate from Altair Engineering.

Arlington, Texas, United States

• Tasked with designing an overhead crane for an existing warehouse setup.
• Performed concept design review such as developing a HOQ and product architecture analysis.
• Analyzed preliminary design details such as manufacturing methods, design for assembly, and tolerance analysis.
• Submitted proposal that minimized cost by 40%, increased crane capabilities, and meet all client’s requirements.

Arlington, Texas, United States

• Proposed a 3D printed arm cast as compared to a regular plaster cast to improve comfort and protection.
• Performed analysis and topology optimization to remove stress concentrations and to minimize weight by 90%.
• 3D Printed and fitted a functional cast which reduced the weight by 9x compared, allowed for morebreathability, and increase in cleanliness as compared to the conventional plaster cast.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Worked on direct projects assigned by Apple, Google, Samsung, etc. varying from new product promotions, brand education, and performing quality checks.
• Performed work individually without direct supervision on a daily basis while maintaining high company standards.
• Consistently achieved a 500% increase in product sales when performing product promotions
• Arranged meetings and discussed sale goals with big brand shops such as Verizon, BestBuy, and Macy's to boost performance
• Educated employees on the project at hand giving them the confidence and experience to succeed selling product from each respective brand

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Top performing salesman in departments including computing, mobile, and audio products receiving both the BestBuy Silver and Gold award.
• Obtained vast listening, communication, and problem solving skills while helping individual customers find the best solution to their problem
• Trained new employees yearly with selling skills, software usage, and workplace duties in order to maintain high company standards.
• Outperformed weekly revenue requirements, warranty services addons, and financing application goals receiving over 500$ in awards.
• Kept consistent and growing knowledge about the latest and greatest technology in order to find the best solution for any customers need.