Daniel (Gil) G.-Lead CAD Engineer and Technical PM
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Lead CAD Engineer and Technical PM
Freelancer
- Engineering and CAD development in aeronautic jigs & fixtures
- Project management for acquisition processes in plastic design projects
- Key challenges: Scope definition, offer creation, project setup & staffing
Technical Project Leader Interior Cabin
Lightyear
- Coordination of concept phase development for complete Interior Core Cabin development (complete Interior Trim, Seats, Head Console)
- Competencies including activities like high level time plan, section book, styling reviews, cost estimation and suppliers’ coordination
- Key challenges: Development of comprehensive project plan, including project gate definition, tooling strategy and resource allocation
Technical Project Leader / Lead CAD Engineer / Studio Design Engineer
AKKA GmbH
- Extern: Lead Engineer at Lightyear (LY0 project) (03/2021 – 04/2022): Interior module responsible in full car development: Headliner, Head Console, Pillar & Trunk Trim, Carpet and Multimedia Devices integration
- System responsible Seats at Grammer (10/2019 – 02/2020): Coordination of Lead CAD designers in development of backrest and armrest of seat for Industrial Construction Vehicles (metal structure, plastic parts, electromechanics) and interface to client; internal departments coordination: Tolerance, Simulation, DMU, PMO; key challenges: Development of high-level Time Plan in a very tight schedule, where constant lead time optimizations were requested
- Tech. Project Leader Int/Ext (Ineos Grenadier) (10/2018 – 09/2019): Technical coordination of Exterior Modules development: Bumpers, Grill, Trim, Sealings, Accessories and Interior Modules: Seats, HVAC, Trim, Steering Wheel, Pedals; key challenges: Capacity and resources management in fast scaling teams (ramp-up from 3 engineers to 16 within one year)
- Lead CAD Engineer Exterior (Ineos Grenadier) (10/2017 – 09/2018): 3D construction of exterior modules in rapid concept phase: Bumpers, Grill, Lights Integration, Exterior Trim; engineering tools: GD&T, FMEA, FEA, Test Plans
- Extern: CAD Engineer at Bosch (Porsche Cluster) (01/2016 – 09/2017): Development (3D, 2D, properties definition) of Cluster components from concept to series: plastic parts, heat management components, speaker integration systems, PCBs, glass; CAD tool: Catia V5; 130 parts developed and market ready
Lead CAD Engineer Interior
Southco
- Team responsible for development of locking and positioning systems (Fiat, Iveco, Maserati, Audi...) from concept to series: Glovebox, Center Console, Multimedia systems fixing
- Interior/Exterior concept finalized from scratch (Ineos Grenadier)
- Technical analysis: tolerance calculation, FMEA, FEA, Moldflow
- Test Plan development, first off-tool-parts tracking
CAD Engineer
Gotech
- 3D construction of interior parts (plastic and metal sheet) for Porsche: Infotainment systems integration, cable harness elements, innovative charging station; CAD tool: Catia V5
Industry experience
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Experienced in Automotive and Aerospace and Defense.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Procurement.
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 14 years in automotive interior/exterior parts development. Highly skilled in leading international cross-functional teams from concept to series production phases. Experienced in Agile & Waterfall methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder coordination. PMP certified. Proficient in CAD (Catia V5/V6, Siemens NX), PLM and Project Management tools.
Skills
Competencies
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Communication Skills
- Stakeholder, Client & Supplier Management
- Process Implementation & Risk Management
- Studio Design Engineer
It & Engineering Knowledge
- Cad Software: Catia V5, Catia V6, Siemens Nx
- Plm: Smarteam, Teamcenter, 3d Experience
- Project Management Software: Ms Projects, Jira
- Production Technologies: Plastic Injection, Metal Sheet, Metal Diecast, Composite Forming, Rapid Prototyping, Etc.
- Engineering Tools: Gd&T, Fmea, Fea, Test Plans, Etc.
Languages
Education
Sevilla University
Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Seville, Spain
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Experience
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Daniel is based in Seville, Spain and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Daniel speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Daniel has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead CAD Engineer and Technical PM, Technical Project Leader Interior Cabin, Technical Project Leader / Lead CAD Engineer / Studio Design Engineer.
Daniel's most recent position is Lead CAD Engineer and Technical PM at Freelancer.
In recent years, Daniel has worked for Freelancer, Lightyear, and AKKA GmbH.
Daniel is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Aerospace and Defense.
Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Daniel also has some experience in Procurement.
Daniel has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Aerospace and Defense.
Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Daniel holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Sevilla University.
Daniel has 3 certificates. These include: Pmp Certificate, Psm I (Scrum Master), and Pspo I (Product Owner).
The availability of Daniel needs to be confirmed.
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