Ernest Bou Grau

Experience

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  Club Nàutic Sitges

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2011

  Sailing Instructor

  Responsible of a group of 6-12 teenagers and kids / week. Ages 7-18.Organization and coordination of the day-to-day activities.Sailing instructor for adults.Racing team coach.Organizer and jury of sailing races.

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  Tu Grupo Gráfico S.L.

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Worker
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  Magicwave

  May 2012 - May 2015

  Sailing Instructor

  Coordinator of a group of 40 teenagers and kids / week. Ages 7-18.Organization and coordination of the day-to-day activities.Catamaran instructor for adults.Catamaran outings in windy conditions.

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  STELIA Aerospace

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  Researcher Icam Nantes

  Research project focused in solve tolerance problems of a pneumatic press used to shape aluminium parts.Analysis of materials and simulation of material's behaviour.Reverse engineering. Create 3d models from real parts using a laser scan.Stadistic study of supplied materials quality.Ls-Dyna, Patran, Solidworks, Catia, Geomagic, Faro Arm, Test material, Simulation, Improve production, Quality control.

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  Danone

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  R&D Packaging Engineer

  Packaging development.3D prototyping with different technologies and materials.PS & PP cups, HDPE bottles, AL lids, PET sleeves, CARDBOARD trays.Thermoforming, blowing extrusion.Industrial trials and transport tests.In charge of the packaging laboratory.Test and analysis of materials: compression, stress cracking, thickness.Management of specification sheets and documentation of suppliers, organization of files and tracking through SAP.

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  Australia

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

  Work & Holiday Visa
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  Lab45 Pty Ltd

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  R&D Design Engineer

  Part of the design team.Food industry/processing food machines.Following and making Food safety standardsInvolved in all the design process. From client's concept to fabrication and quality control.Responsible to develop projects giving an extra value for the client. Trying to innovate as much as possible but thinking to make labour's job easier. Designing to reduce material waste.Working together with the labours giving dimensions and checking tolerances.In charger to find and discuss with suppliers of materials, technologies...Materials: Stainless Steel and HDPETechnologies: 3d cut machineSoftwares: Solidworks, Autocad Show less

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  Nexeo Solutions

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  3D Printing Application Engineer & Business Development EMEA

  Nexeo 3D is a new division inside Nexeo Solutions focus on providing high performance and quality 3D printing materials for industrial customers. Working with top suppliers: DSM, Eastman, Sabic, NatureWorks...Main goal of Nexeo3D is to provide solutions for customers to make production parts with 3D printing technology.Develop new applications using 3D printing FFF technology. Production cost reduction, no stock, custom parts...Coordinate efforts to grow sales with OEM's, molders, sales people, CAMs, suppliers and Nexeo technical support staff.Test and develop printing guidelines for existing and new products.Provide technical support to costumers, visit them and print in their facilities to achieve best quality results. Provide information about hardware requirements for printing high performance materials.Drive specific applications for push products from the existing and new product portfolio. Provide strategic input for future product developments.Suggest modifications to existing product portfolio on costumer input and market analysis.Gather market competitive intelligence including new technologies, market trends, IP opportunities..Conduct technical training for distributors, sales force and employees.Materials: PP, PA, PET, Copolyester, PC, PLA, ABS, TPE, PEI.Software: Cura, Simplify, Autodesk Netfabb, Arduino. Show less

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  Applus+ IDIADA

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

  Project Engineer

  Large format additive manufacturing project . Functional prototypes for bumpers and door panels. Pedestrian safety testing.

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  EMES3D

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2022

  Start-up founder

  Emes3D offers full service for consultancy, engineering and 3D printing services:- Product development based on additive manufacturing technologies- Application development, technical materials, design for AM- Digital manufacturing/Industry 4.0 strategy implementationDesign, develop and grow new business from scratch in additive manufacturing/3D printing market. Implement strategy to offer high value proposition sales. Identify, develop and implement 3D printing applications. Technical and economic analysis. Tailored integration plan.Responsible for key business areas: Administration, HR, Finances, Engineering, Production, Sales, Management.Negotiation and partnership with OEM, Tier1&2, hardware, software and materials suppliers. Industries: Automotive, Transportation, Logistics, Industrial, Packaging, Consumer Goods, Electronic, Pharma.Additive manufacturing technologies: FDM, HP Multi Jet Fusion, SLA, SLS, Metal.Software: MSOffice, Ultimaker Cura, Simplify, SW, Holded.Soft skills: Making decision, Leadership, Team-working, Problem solving, Communication.www.emes3d.cominfo@emes3d.com Show less

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  3D Consultancy

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  Associate Consultant

  High added value additive manufacturing projects. Combination of composites materials and AM elements.Focus on F1 teams and motorsports industry.Additive Manufacturing Technologies: MJF, FDM, SLS, SLA, Metal.Software: Solidworks, nTopology, exsalerate, Xero

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  HP

  May 2022 - now

  3D Printing Engineer