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Omar Carrillo

Omar Carrillo

Novi,MI

Summary

Sr. Design release engineering professional with proven track record in managing complex projects from conception to completion. Known for strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing requirements.

Skilled in CAD design, project management, and quality assurance. Proficient in DFMEA, CAE, GD&T, supplier development, Cost analysis and optimization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Release Engineer

Lucid Motors
06.2025 - Current
  • Led design release processes for exterior trim plastic vehicle components, ensuring compliance with industry standards for new project.
  • Developed and maintained project schedules to align engineering deliverables with production timelines.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Advanced manufacturing, Styling, Craftsmanship, CAE, Supplier Industrialization, Advanced Quality, Service, Thermal, Range and Performance, Chassis, supply chain, Aerodynamics, Materials Engineering and Supplier Teams to resolve design-related issues and drawing releases.
  • Creation of DFMEA, DVP&R and Collaboration with Body Engineering Test Team for vehicle level product validation.
  • CAE, Mold Flows and DFM as well as vehicular evaluations validations.
  • Implemented Cross-functional design reviews to enhance product quality and streamline the development process.
  • Prepared and analyzed technical specifications for engineering statements of work during sourcing
  • Completed styling feedback process incorporating engineering, supplier, manufacturing and performance inputs
  • Managed Piece Cost, Vendor tooling Cost Walk and mass effectively.

Design Engineer of Exterior Plastic & Metal Parts

Nissan Mexicana
11.2008 - 06.2025

Digital phase: New project EXTERIOR BMPR Parts development

  • Prepared Design Concept Sheets for defining parts specifications.
  • Prepared and analyzed technical specifications for engineering statements of work during sourcing
  • Completed styling feedback process incorporating engineering, supplier and manufacturing input as well as vehicle performance and regulatory requirements (FMVSS Part581).
  • Established specifications for part tenders release
  • Established digital validation procedures and implemented engineering changes to resolve quality issues.
  • Conducted Technical Design Reviews and validations to secure Engineering release
  • Achieved production releases by successfully obtaining Engineering drawings approval
  • Managed and monitored Piece Cost and Vendor tooling Cost Walk effectively.

Physical phase:

  • Established countermeasures for reported issues during project development
  • Validated countermeasures using simulations, engineering prototypes, and vehicle evaluations.
  • Effectively coordinated cross-functional teams for the management of engineering changes involving suppliers, assembly plants, purchasing, quality engineering, and testing.
  • Validated Vehicle performance by functional testing: Environmental, Durability and Regulations
  • Developed and launched significant Nissan projects such as VERSA NOTE and MARCH 14MY, LEAF 18MY, NP300 FRONTIER 19MY, KICKS 25MY
  • Launched projects on Nissan Assembly Plants in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and the US.

Management Skilled

  • Managed exterior bumper department for 3 years and counting as of April 1st, 2021
  • Validated and reported upper management project status on a weekly & monthly basis.
  • Managed patents generation activity for exterior commodities such as BMPR, Lamps wiper and Mirrors, as well as interior commodities like Interior Trim, CPM and Seats.
  • Managed profit optimization for exterior and interior commodities aligning with Supplier, Purchasing, and Production assembly Plant.
  • Managed estimations for D&D of minor changes affecting exterior BMPR parts

Education

Master Degree Design - Sustainable Design

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL ESTADO DE MÉXICO
Toluca, MEX
2013

Certificate of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL ESTADO DE MÉXICO
Toluca, MEX
2007

Skills

  • DRE skilled (Fascia's, Radiator Grilles, Roof Spoilers, MLDG & Trims, Emblems, Cowl Screens)
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional collaboration
  • Cost Analysis and optimization
  • Design software: 3DX, NX (Certified), SolidWorks
  • Manufacturing Processes : Injection, Paint, Plating, Assembly
  • Root cause analysis
  • Prototype parts preparation

SOFT SKILLS

  • Results driven
  • Analytical and decision making
  • Communication skilled (story telling approach)

Accomplishments

  • US patent: US 11572011 B1 Vehicle front end assembly. Granted
  • US patent: US 11511691 B2 Energy Absorber for sensor protection. Granted
  • US patent: US 11465576 B2 Vehicle rear bumper assembly. Granted
  • US patent: US 11505148 B2 Vehicle reinforcement assembly. Granted
  • US patent: US 10493934 B2 Radar support Structure. Granted

Certification

  • Design Reviews Pilot by Nissan Technical Center Japan
  • NX system operation
  • COST ENGINEERING @ Nissan Technical Center Japan

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Education

other,other

Hobbies and interests

  • Running
  • Basketball
  • Reading
  • Gardening

Timeline

Design Release Engineer

Lucid Motors
06.2025 - Current

Design Engineer of Exterior Plastic & Metal Parts

Nissan Mexicana
11.2008 - 06.2025

Master Degree Design - Sustainable Design

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL ESTADO DE MÉXICO

Certificate of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL ESTADO DE MÉXICO