Hector Barea Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

Orlando, Florida Area

Led by example a small team of creative individuals inspiring them to scout for new technologies, research and develop next generation products, increasing Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio. Provided leadership while executing R & D projects. Managed day to day department activities; scheduled projects and set priorities; supervised and mentored engineers as required.• Put Tupperware back in space as part of the Tupperware / Techshot team that developed for NASA a patented system for growing plants in the International Space Station (PONDS, Passive Orbital Nutrient Delivery System) o Consulted with Subject Matter Experts (SME)• Spearheaded Systematic Innovation methods, training associates in TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) and facilitated innovation sessions Performed annual performance reviews and planned professional development for department associates. Consistently met annual Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Tracked budget. Regularly presented to company top leadership, complex subjects to non-technical audience, projects progress and updates.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Collaborated with internal, domestic and international partners to engineer award-winning consumer products that drove sales and company recognition. Led technical development of innovative products using several manufacturing methods including injection molding, liquid injection molding, compression molding, metal stamping and metal casting. Directed global project teams including CAD, Industrial Design, Mold Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain. Managed and worked on multiple concurrent projects. • Project Engineer for the most profitable product worldwide, the NSF Certified Nano Nature Water Filtration System, earning millions of dollars in sales• R & D Engineer for MicroPro Grill, earning 6 domestics and international awards, 3 design patents, 1 utility patent and millions of dollars in sales worldwide• Managed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for plastic Microwave Pressure cooker which earned a reddot award o Managed internal and external FEA vendor, FEA validation and laboratory material characterizationResearched and developed next generation products. Scouted for new technologies. Integrated new technologies into patentable products. Proposed new product ideas. Handed over projects for production. Validated product design through Finite Element Analysis and hand calculations. Verified product performance by testing proof of concept functional mockups, including 3D printed and laser cut prototypes. Developed and wrote product specifications. Developed test protocols and test fixtures. Mentored engineers and interns. Served as internal consultant or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Wrote and implemented Research and Development Department standard operating procedures (SOP) for ISO 9001 compliance. Collected documentation for regulatory compliance like FDA, EU, NSF, REACH, RoHS, etc.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Developed product designs from concept to production collaborating with Project Engineers and Industrial Designers. Created tooling ready 3D CAD and 2D product drawings, following injection molded part design guidelines. Identified and resolved complex technical problems by providing creative engineering design solutions to balance cost, quality and timeline. Maintained CAD and drawings revision control through Product Life Cycle (PLM).• Developed FlatOut! collapsible product geometry leading to a design patent, utility patent and multiple product awards• Presented at CAD user Conference (PLM World)• Introduced parametric modeling practices and custom training to group• Achieved ISO 9001 certification as part of implementation team o Documented CAD Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) o Performed Product Innovation Department internal ISO 9001 audits o Recommended preventive and corrective actions for process improvementDeveloped complex organic and free form product surfaces using Siemens NX. Verified design specifications and performance criteria through FEA (Finite Element Analysis), mold filling simulation and kinematic simulation. Used ALGOR and Autodesk Mechanical Simulation, Moldflow Adviser and Siemens NX Motion software.

Vega Baja, Pr

Introduced new products to production by completing factory automation mechanical design from concept through detail drawings including pneumatics, sensors and CNC (Computer Numerical Control). Electronics manufacturing operations included Surface Mount Technology (SMT) component placement, post reflow assembly, final assembly, product programing and testing. Worked on, supervised and/or coordinated the manufacturing, installation and testing of designed equipment with internal and external suppliers.• Reduced equipment capital cost from $240,000.00 to $60,000 by executing mechanical design of an automatic online tuning system as part of multi-disciplinary team (Auto Tune project)• Increased throughput from 170 to 500 units per hour (over 300% improvement) by creating the mechanical design of a new testing system as part of a cross-functional team (Highway project)• Developed a custom CAM post processor to integrate CNC with CAD systemDesigned equipment includes robot end effectors and feeders; Laser engraving systems; automatic test equipment, RF (Radio Frequency) systems and programming equipment; semi-automatic and manual ergonomic assembly machines, fixtures, jigs, conveyors and pallets. Followed Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology. Used AutoCAD and Pro/ENGINEER CAD/CAM software on UNIX, Mac and PC.

Mayagüez, Pr

• Conceptual design of a flexible manufacturing line for a manufacturing laboratory• Product design and fabrication of prototypes• Designed, fabricated and tested suspension system for a solar car • Raced car from Florida to Michigan• Tasks included: kinematic design; stress analysis; machine parts with lathe and milling machine; assembled subsystems with adhesives; perform destructive tests; field test and troubleshooting