Felix Isaac J.

Experience

• Product Engineer Masterlock · Full-time Jun 2026 – Present 1 mos Monterrey, N.L., Mexico - Led end-to-end development +6 continuous improvement projects of mechanical products for security systems
  (Master Lock, Yale), from concept to validation
  
  - Coordinate technical decision-making and system validation across international teams (US, China, Mexico) for
  +100 products transition.
  
  - Review, modify, validate (SOLIDWORKS & ANSYS) and implement +30 metal and plastic high precision
  components on multiple projects through supplier, manufacturing and quality teams.
  
  - Manage design processes, technical documentation, BOMs, and standards in 2 new product launches
• Founder and Designer, Design by Felix · Self-employed Jun 2020 – Present 6 yrs 1 mos Monterrey, N.L., Mexico Founded an independent applied design and prototyping practice focused on mechanical innovation and
  additive manufacturing.
  Delivered custom additive manufacturing solutions with 20,000+ downloads across platforms (Thingiverse, Cults).
  Supported 20 academic-industry collaboration projects focused on applied CAD and rapid prototyping
• Hydraulic Systems Design Engineer John Deere · Full-time Apr 2023 – Jun 2026 3 yrs 2 mos Monterrey, N.L., Mexico Led design and integration of complete mechanical and hydraulic systems for large-scale agricultural machinery.
  Defined system architecture, component selection, and layout design, ensuring performance, durability, and
  manufacturability for new 3 new projects in Brazil, USA and Mexico.
  Developed two patent-pending hydraulic component solutions for reducing environmental impact.
  Standardized additive manufacturing processes on hydraulic components, contributing to cost-reduction and
  process optimization initiatives.
  Performed hydraulic simulations, achieving up to 98% correlation with physical testing to optimize performance
  and durability
  Document complete hydraulic systems parametrize libraries for the enterprise engineering use.
  Mentored junior engineers in CAD design, hydraulics fundamentals, and engineering best practices
• Flexible Components Design Engineer John Deere · Full-time Aug 2021 – Apr 2026 4 yrs 8 mos Monterrey, N.L., Mexico Designed hydraulic, pneumatic, and fertilizer routing systems using CAD PTC Creo on agricultural equipment for
  +50 continous improvement projects
  Lead team on on-schedule new product launch within a limited time and resources with over +100 components.
  Applied structured problem-solving methodologies achieving approximately 10% cost reduction per machine.
  Improved drawing quality and reduced manufacturing errors by 50% through GD&T implementation.Performed
  FEA simulations using SimScale and PTC tools to validate structural performance and optimize designs.
  Collaborated with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, testing, and suppliers to ensure successful full
  cycle product implementation.
• Construction of Operational Equipment Intern Robert Bosch · Internship Jan 2020 – Jul 2020 6 mos Sebnitz, SN, Germany Developed technology roadmaps for implementing additive manufacturing and automation solutions in production line.
  Collaborated with German engineering teams, gaining experience with Europe engineering standards and workflows.
  Designed and manufactured functional tooling prototypes using CAD and additive manufacturing technologies.
  Supported production automation initiatives through integration of Cognex vision systems.
  Digitized and redesigned mechanical components using Autodesk Invento