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Ricardo Arias LLC, we bridge the gap between technical drafting precision and innovative academic vision. Led by Ricardo Arias, P.E. (Mechanical Engineer), our firm goes beyond delivering fabrication... Read more

Ricardo Arias LLC, we bridge the gap between technical drafting precision and innovative academic vision. Led by Ricardo Arias, P.E. (Mechanical Engineer), our firm goes beyond delivering fabrication shop drawings; we provide engineering solutions optimized for modern manufacturing. With over 12 years of experience and a legacy in training 3D design professionals, our firm ensures every project meets the highest standards of efficiency and technical compliance. We serve as the strategic partner for companies looking to outsource their design department with the confidence and reliability of a senior expert.

Mechanical Engineer and Senior Mechanical CAD Designer with 12+ years of experience in industrial machinery, equipment design, parametric modeling, and manufacturing documentation. I specialize in Au... Read more

Mechanical Engineer and Senior Mechanical CAD Designer with 12+ years of experience in industrial machinery, equipment design, parametric modeling, and manufacturing documentation. I specialize in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, developing robust 3D models, complex assemblies, sheet-metal components, fabrication drawings, and production-ready drawing sets for industrial equipment and mechanical systems. My strongest Autodesk Inventor capabilities include Part and Assembly Modeling, Sheet Metal, Frame Generator, iLogic, Model States, and Content Center. I also develop parameter-driven models and automate repetitive engineering and drafting tasks using iLogic and CAD scripting. My experience includes machinery and equipment for bulk-material handling, industrial processing, storage tanks, piping systems, structural frames, platforms, conveyors, bucket elevators, silos, hoppers, sheet-metal components, and fabricated assemblies. I work with manufacturing requirements in mind. My background includes sheet-metal fabrication, fabrication drawings, welding documentation, nesting and DXF preparation, BOMs, laser-cutting files, assembly drawings, and detailed manufacturing documentation. I am familiar with ASME Y14.5, ISO drafting practices, and AWS/ISO welding symbols. In my current role as Engineering Drafting Manager, I lead and train a team of junior and intermediate drafters while managing CAD standards, reusable model libraries, templates, automation, and drawing quality. The drawing templates and workflows I developed reduced drafting time to approximately one-third of the previous process while improving consistency and reducing the possibility of errors. Repetitive tasks that can be automated in AutoCAD or Inventor are systematically scripted. I can support clients with anything from individual components and fabrication drawings to large assemblies, product families, CAD standardization, legacy drawing conversion, and ongoing mechanical drafting support. Primary tools: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Excel. I work professionally in English and am a native Spanish speaker.