Miguel Santillan
Mechanical Design Engineer - Research And Development
Garland,TX
Summary
Qualified Mechanical Engineer with extensive knowledge of engineering equipment and software. Committed to providing accurate work with eye for detail. Consistently commended for meeting stringent project deadlines under budget.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Mechanical Engineer-UTD
NASA
01.2024 - Current
- Lead mechanical design for NASA GDC TPS and COUSIN SYSTER programs includes developing preliminary designs for satellite instrumentation and cross track wind sensor to be used on a rocket campaign
- Use Solidworks to package electronics on GDC TPS satellite instrumentation
- Adhere to NASA standards; communicate with all stake holders throughout project
- Work with multi-disciplinary team consisting of research scientist, systems engineers and electrical engineers.
- Proactively identified potential risks in the design process and developed contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts on project timelines or budgets.
Application Engineer 1
Watson and Chalin Manufacturing
10.2017 - 01.2024
- Implement various cost savings projects saving the company over $300,000 a year
- Maintain and update existing part, sub assembly and top-level solid models and drawings in Solidworks through Teamcenter
- Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders across different departments – from end-users to senior management-ensuring smooth communication channels during project execution.
- Design and implement various jigs and fixtures to aid manufacturing engineering in accelerating major engineering cost savings projects.
- Assisted sales teams with pre-sales technical support, helping close deals with prospective clients effectively.
QA Engineer
Valeo Compressors
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Implement heavy duty pulley press for heavy duty compressors, this project was delayed by over 2 years, I managed to implement it within 4 months of me being hired on
- Create inspection work instructions for various automotive AC compressors being brought in from Thailand and Mexico to be sent to OEM customers.
Manufacturing Engineer
Watson and Chalin Manufacturing
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Manufacturing engineer in charge of the press brake fabrication area
- Reverse engineer and implement a $50,000 dollar bushing press
- Partnered with R&D department to incorporate new technologies into existing manufacturing processes seamlessly.
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that resulted in significant reductions in lead times and increased customer satisfaction levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Certified Solidworks Professional
Highly skilled in 3D and 2D CAD
Technical direction and product strategies
Metal Fabrication
MS Office
GD and T Knowledge
CMM Operation
Siemens Teamcenter
Prototype Development
FEA and failure analysis
Manufacturing process controls
SharePoint
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer-UTD
NASA
01.2024 - Current
Application Engineer 1
Watson and Chalin Manufacturing
10.2017 - 01.2024
QA Engineer
Valeo Compressors
04.2017 - 10.2017
Manufacturing Engineer
Watson and Chalin Manufacturing
06.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Dallas
05.2001 -