Andrés G.
Mechanical Design & Product Development Engineer | CATIA V5 | CAE/FEA | Automotive
Medellin,
Colombia
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About
Mechanical/Product Development Engineer with professional experience in automotive engineering, component development, design validation, and supplier technical coordination.
I specialize in mechanical design and product development using CATIA V5, with experience working throughout the engineering development process, from concept and 3D design to technical validation and industrialization.
My experience includes mechanical component development, design reviews, problem solving, design optimization, supplier technical support, and coordination of engineering activities. I have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and the interaction between product design, validation, and production requirements.
I can support projects involving CATIA V5 mechanical design, 3D modeling, assemblies, engineering drawings, design modifications, product development, and engineering problem solving. I also have experience with CAE/FEA and ANSYS for engineering analysis and design validation.
My background in the automotive industry allows me to approach CAD and CAE projects not only from a modeling perspective, but from an engineering and product-development perspective.
I am particularly interested in mechanical design, automotive components, product development, CAD/CAE, design validation, and engineering consulting projects.
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I specialize in mechanical design and product development using CATIA V5, with experience working throughout the engineering development process, from concept and 3D design to technical validation and industrialization.
My experience includes mechanical component development, design reviews, problem solving, design optimization, supplier technical support, and coordination of engineering activities. I have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and the interaction between product design, validation, and production requirements.
I can support projects involving CATIA V5 mechanical design, 3D modeling, assemblies, engineering drawings, design modifications, product development, and engineering problem solving. I also have experience with CAE/FEA and ANSYS for engineering analysis and design validation.
My background in the automotive industry allows me to approach CAD and CAE projects not only from a modeling perspective, but from an engineering and product-development perspective.
I am particularly interested in mechanical design, automotive components, product development, CAD/CAE, design validation, and engineering consulting projects.
Experience
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Postgraduate Lecturer – Mechanisms & Automation | University of Antioquia
UdeA University · Contract
Jan 2025 –
Dec 2025
11 mos
Colombia
- Teaching graduate-level course in mechanical design and automation.
- Developing materials on mechanisms, CAD modeling, and engineering simulations in CATIA
- Strengthening expertise in design methodologies and advanced simulation tools. -
Structural Simulation Specialist | UPB University (Collaboration Project)
UPB University · Contract
Sep 2024 –
Dec 2024
3 mos
Colombia
- Conducted FEA of automotive fuel tanks under vibration, hydrostatic, and atmospheric pressure loads.
- Delivered lifecycle validation reports for an aerospace engineering research group.
- Focused on fatigue and lifecycle evaluation using ANSYS Workbench. -
Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD/FEA
Renault Group · Full-time
Feb 2015 –
Dec 2021
6 yrs 10 mos
Colombia
- Designed complex automotive components using CATIA V5/V6 (surface modeling, part design, assemblies).
- Performed structural and vibration simulations with ANSYS Workbench to validate fuel tanks, suspension systems, and chassis parts.
- Delivered CAD models, 2D drawings, and FEA reports supporting international vehicle projects.
Education
- University of Antioquia Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering, Mechacnial Engineering 2015 – 2017 Focus on structural simulations (ANSYS), vibration and fatigue analysis, design methodologies, and CAD modeling (CATIA). Thesis recognized among the best of 2017.
- University of Antioquia Mechanical engeenering, Mechanal and Manufacturing Engineering 2006 – 2011 Comprehensive training in mechanical design, CAD modeling, and system analysis. Final projects included component design with CATIA and MATLAB-based engine performance studies.
Other experience
- Desing Led-Mechanical Ventilator Design for ICU Use (COVID-19 Project) Led the design team in the development of a mechanical ventilator during the COVID-19 emergency. The project was a joint initiative between industry and academia to provide a rapidly industrialize solution for ICU patients. The challenge was to transform the conceptual design created by professors and students into an assembly-line manufacturable device.
Licenses & Certifications
- What Is Generative AI? Aug 2025 – Present
- Learning from Failure Nov 2021 – Present
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Languages
Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
English Full professional proficiency
French Limited working proficiency
Location
Medellin, Colombia