Richard V. Salazar Jr
Norco,CA
Summary
Electro/Mechanical design professional with history of leading successful engineering projects and driving innovation. Known for strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, with reputation for adaptability and reliability. Proficient in mechanical design and project coordination, valued for strategic thinking and teamwork.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Technovative Applications
Brea, CA
06.2017 - 09.2025
- Data management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems design and implementation. SolidWorks EPDM, Dassault 3Dx Enovia and PTC WindChill PLM, to fit the business requirements and needs.
- Designed and created processes, standards, workflows and security policies, working closely with engineering, quality and other teams through the enterprise, to deliver an integrated product. Established numbering systems for documentation, engineering components and assemblies.
- MRP, Configuration Management and change process, AS/ISO quality. Authored quality processes and implemented procedures to AS9100 requirements.
- Coordinated product design changes including cost and schedule impact to the Configuration Control Board (CCB) in coordination with Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers. Proposed production cut-in effectivity and action for design changes based on the teams recommendations.
- Created training videos and standardized CAD practices, including third party solutions for SolidWorks and Catia.
- Managed CAD operation usage and setup, created library data, start parts and automated the workflows and processes.
- Created training materials for the PDM/PLM systems and standard CAD practices.
- In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, I bring over 35 years of knowledge and experience in design and manufacturing. I also bring 30 plus years of 3D cad, both Pro-E and SolidWorks.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Developed comprehensive design documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Led a team of junior engineers, providing mentorship and guidance in complex design projects.
- Conducted thorough design reviews to identify potential issues and propose effective solutions early in the development process.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
Design Engineering Consultant
Creative Design Solutions
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Electro Mechanical packaging, product design and development, of small handheld devices to large industrial hardware and electronics. Familiar with Mil, ANSI, ASME, ARINC, VME, VXI, UL, CSA, IP67/68 specifications. I have experience working in many different areas and markets.
- Medical: ICP monitoring systems, Knee and Neck braces, diabetic boots CPNB -peripheral nerve block catheter system, drug delivery pumps, ocular drug delivery system and IV drug solutions, Female condom, Neo-natal respirators, Breathing circuits, , Catheters, Dental Laser.
- Military and Aerospace: In-Flight-Entertainment, Joint Heavy Lift Aircraft, Space flight and Tactical hardware, large scale power converters, High voltage connectors, Solar power solutions, Storage solutions, Flight recorder, Hand held radios, Radio Power E/M packaging. Ground Radar systems.
- Consumer: Spa equipment, ATM Machines, Fitness Equipment, Computers/Servers, Rack mount cabinets, Outdoor furniture and Travel bags, Game controllers and Remotes, Bar code readers and scanning guns, Neon lighting, Paintball equipment, and Toys.
- Industrial: Cryogenic pump, Piping components, Pipe fitting, Shaker tables, Uninterruptable power supplies, Electronics packaging, Gantry positioning table, Test equipment, Tape storage carousel, Thermal blankets, and Powder filling machines.
- Completed new products and designs, on time and within budget, from concept to production. Including structural, thermal, cost analysis and production feasibility studies. Risk management and analysis. Experienced with injection molding, casting, machining, sheet-metal, composites, weldments and rapid prototyping.
Manager, Configuration Management
Faraday Future
04.2016 - 05.2017
Product Configuration Manager
Mooney International
10.2014 - 04.2016
CAD Manager/SME, Windchill PLM SME, Senior Designer/SolidWorks
SABRITEC
09.2012 - 10.2014
Design Engineering Consultant
Creative Design Solutions
06.2005 - 09.2012
Education
Associate of Arts -
Orange Coast College
Skills
- Creative problem solver
- Product design expertise
- Product lifecycle management implementation
- Continuous improvement
- Advanced 3D design skills
- Expense management
- Manufacturing design expertise
- Skilled in SolidWorks modeling
- Electromechanical design expertise
- Change process facilitation
- Manufacturing expertise
- Human-machine interface design
- Team leadership
- SolidWorks data management
- Project oversight
- Designing processes
- Quality management
- Creation of training materials
- Configuration control
- Proficient in Pro-E
Accomplishments
- Awarded honorary membership in [Engineering Society Name].
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
TIMELINE
- Innovative Applications 06/2017 - Present
- Technovative Applications Senior Design Engineer
- Creative Design Solutions Design Engineering Consultant 05/2017 – 06/2017
- Faraday Future Manager, Configuration Management 4/2016 – 5/2017
- Mooney International Product Configuration Manager 10/2014 – 4/2016
- SABRITEC CAD Manager/SME, Windchill PLM SME, Senior Designer/SolidWorks 09/2012 – 10/2014
- Creative Design Solutions Design Engineering Consultant 06/2005 - 09/2012
Timeline
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Technovative Applications
06.2017 - 09.2025
Design Engineering Consultant
Creative Design Solutions
05.2017 - 06.2017
Manager, Configuration Management
Faraday Future
04.2016 - 05.2017
Product Configuration Manager
Mooney International
10.2014 - 04.2016
CAD Manager/SME, Windchill PLM SME, Senior Designer/SolidWorks
SABRITEC
09.2012 - 10.2014
Design Engineering Consultant
Creative Design Solutions
06.2005 - 09.2012
Associate of Arts -
Orange Coast College