Miguel Santillan
Project Engineer
Lavon
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Engineer
Catco USA
08.2025 - Current
- Lead the development of next generation class 1 division 1 hazardous locations devices.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Improved communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Worked FM and CSA to certifiy oil and gas devices for use in C1D1 hazardous locations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
Mechanical Engineer
Ut Dallas CSS - NASA
01.2024 - 08.2025
- 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.
W&C Suspensions
Application Engineer
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.
Valeo Compressors
QA Engineer
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.
W&C Suspensions
Manufacturing Engineer
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- 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, TX05.2016
Skills
Project management
Timeline
Project Engineer
Catco USA
08.2025 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Ut Dallas CSS - NASA
01.2024 - 08.2025
W&C Suspensions
Application Engineer
10.2017 - 01.2024
Valeo Compressors
QA Engineer
04.2017 - 10.2017
W&C Suspensions
Manufacturing Engineer
06.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Dallas