Robson D.
Senior Mechanical CAD Designer | DFM & Product Design Expert
Blumenau,
Brazil
Global rank:
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Skill pts: 5
About
With over 26 years of proven experience in the metal-mechanical and automotive industries, I specialize in transforming complex concepts into production-ready mechanical designs. My expertise bridges the gap between digital CAD modeling and real-world shop floor execution through strict Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
Throughout my career, I have led product engineering teams and developed high-precision mechanical solutions for tier-1 global automotive suppliers and major agricultural machinery manufacturers. My background combines robust technical drafting with extensive quality compliance standards (APQP/PPAP, ISO/TS, and IATF).
Specialized Capabilities:
• Helical Springs & Wire Forms: Expert design of compression, extension, and torsion springs, including parametric optimization for specific elastic elements and wire-formed components.
• Sheet Metal & Enclosures: Precision 3D CAD modeling, custom brackets, and housings with flawless 2D flat patterns (laser/plasma cutting and bend deduction optimization).
• Jigs, Fixtures & Gauges: Custom design of wire dimensional inspection fixtures, mechanical control devices, and press tools tailored to optimize shop floor repeatability.
• Advanced CAD Workflows: Clean, fully parametric SolidWorks and AutoCAD models designed for downstream manufacturing (CNC, FDM 3D printing, and stamping).
Why work with me?
I don't just create shapes in CAD; I engineer functional, cost-effective solutions tailored to your specific manufacturing capabilities. Whether you need a complex mechanical assembly, production-ready 2D manufacturing drawings with strict GD&T, or reverse engineering of industrial components, I deliver industry-grade accuracy on schedule.
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Throughout my career, I have led product engineering teams and developed high-precision mechanical solutions for tier-1 global automotive suppliers and major agricultural machinery manufacturers. My background combines robust technical drafting with extensive quality compliance standards (APQP/PPAP, ISO/TS, and IATF).
Specialized Capabilities:
• Helical Springs & Wire Forms: Expert design of compression, extension, and torsion springs, including parametric optimization for specific elastic elements and wire-formed components.
• Sheet Metal & Enclosures: Precision 3D CAD modeling, custom brackets, and housings with flawless 2D flat patterns (laser/plasma cutting and bend deduction optimization).
• Jigs, Fixtures & Gauges: Custom design of wire dimensional inspection fixtures, mechanical control devices, and press tools tailored to optimize shop floor repeatability.
• Advanced CAD Workflows: Clean, fully parametric SolidWorks and AutoCAD models designed for downstream manufacturing (CNC, FDM 3D printing, and stamping).
Why work with me?
I don't just create shapes in CAD; I engineer functional, cost-effective solutions tailored to your specific manufacturing capabilities. Whether you need a complex mechanical assembly, production-ready 2D manufacturing drawings with strict GD&T, or reverse engineering of industrial components, I deliver industry-grade accuracy on schedule.
Experience
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Product Engineering Coordinator / Senior CAD Designer
Molas Brusque · Full-time
May 2009 –
Present
17 yrs 5 mos
Brusque, Santa Catarina, Brazil
• Technical leadership of the product engineering department, overseeing CAD workflows, project documentation, and team coordination.
• Developed advanced 3D mechanical designs and components using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, focusing on helical springs (compression, extension, torsion), wire forms, and specialized industrial fixtures.
• Provided advanced technical sales support and custom engineering solutions for major global players in the automotive, agricultural machinery, and transportation sectors.
• Led APQP/PPAP project deployment, ensuring full compliance with international automotive quality standards (ISO/TS and IATF 16949).
• Managed instrument calibration control and operated high-precision 3D Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM Mitutoyo).
• Acted as an internal technical instructor for Mechanical Drafting, Metrology, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). -
Senior Mechanical CAD Designer
Independent Mechanical Design & CAD Consultant (Freelance) · Freelance
Apr 2008 –
Present
18 yrs 6 mos
Brazil
• Provide high-end remote CAD engineering, product development, and manufacturing consulting (DFM/DFA) for national clients.
• Develop production-ready 3D mechanical designs, parametric assemblies, and detailed 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Specialize in precision sheet metal enclosures, flat pattern optimization for laser cutting (DXF), and custom 3D printing (FDM) prototyping.
• Design custom manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and replacement industrial components based on reverse engineering and sketches.
• Deliver comprehensive engineering packages, including Bill of Materials (BOM), exploded views, and manufacturing-ready documentation. -
CAD Designer & Metrologist Specialist
Hef Control Systems & Componentes · Full-time
Apr 2008 –
May 2009
1 yrs 1 mos
Brusque, Santa Catarina, Brazil
• Designed high-precision dimensional inspection fixtures, mechanical gauges, and custom control devices in compliance with strict international technical standards.
• Specialized in dimensional and geometrical quality control utilizing advanced metrology equipment, including micrometers, calipers, roughness testers, and 3D CMMs.
• Bridge the gap between engineering design and quality assurance by validating manufacturability and tolerance stack-ups.
Education
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FURB – Fundação Universidade Regional de Blumenau
Postgraduate Specialization, Production Engineering, null
2007 – 2008
Activities and Societies:
Manufacturing Engineering, Production Management and Process Optimization
Postgraduate specialization in Production Engineering, focused on manufacturing processes, industrial productivity, production planning, process optimization, quality management, and continuous improvement.
This specialization complements my technical background in mechanical design, providing a broader understanding of industrial manufacturing, engineering efficiency, and production-oriented solutions. -
Unifebe
Technology Degree (Technologist), Industrial Processes – Electromechanics
2002 – 2006
Activities and Societies:
Industrial Technology, Mechanical Design and Electromechanical Systems
Technology degree in Industrial Processes with a specialization in Electromechanics.
Academic background focused on industrial manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, electromechanical components, industrial equipment, technical drawing, and engineering fundamentals.
This education provided a strong technical foundation for mechanical design, industrial tooling development, manufacturing processes, and mechanical engineering projects.
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Last seen: October 31, 2026
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Languages
English Professional working proficiency
Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Blumenau, Brazil