Diego A. Herrera

Experience

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  Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2016

  Lab monitor

  - Manufacturing academic components in 3D printing.- Monitoring lab equipment, reporting hardware and network problems.- Preventing or Reporting misuse of lab equipment by people in the lab.- Securing personal property left behind by forgetful students.- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement. Show less

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  Corporación de la Industria Aeronáutica Colombiana

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  Manufacturing Engineering Intern, (Hired by Aerospace & Technologies Corporation)

  • Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications• Assist in the design of molds, tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes• Conduct studies and implement programs to determine optimum inventory levels for production and to allow optimum utilization of machinery, materials, and resources.• Develop maintenance standards, schedules, and programs

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  Corporación de la Industria Aeronáutica Colombiana

  May 2019 - Nov 2024

  Performed activities as an Aeronautical Engineer with the objective of providing technical support and managing technical publications directed towards the Operators of products manufactured by the Production Directorate of CIAC.Provide technical and documentary support and advice to the operator/customer of the products manufactured by the Production Directorate CIAC.Update engineering processes, procedures, and documents supporting the manufacturing, improvement, modification, recovery, repair, and redesign of aeronautical products in the Production Directorate based on opportunities for improvement of aircraft and systems in operation or validation.Advise on initial proposals in operational novelty issues such as aircraft system failures affecting its safety and analysis of operational safety reports where uncertainty about flight safety exists.Develop, update, and evaluate technical documentation such as ASS (Alert Service Bulletins), SB (Service Bulletins), TL&SI (Technical Letters & Service Instructions), Engineering Studies, and other documentation.Participate in technical meetings as required, generating minutes and necessary engineering studies based on established engineering activities to address and resolve support issues. Show less • Plan, delegated, controlled, and approve the activities carried out in the Support Engineering area• Assign responsibilities to support engineers in handling the new requests received from clients• Generate balance and development reports of the activities of the contracts and projects under the responsibility of the Support Engineering area.• Provide support for solving doubts or issues that arise in scheduled maintenance or operation tasks.• Provide advice to aircraft operators on system failures that affect safety and analyze operational safety reports that affect flight safety. Update and make corresponding modifications to technical documentation such as ASBs (Alert Service Bulletins), SBs (Service Bulletins), TL&SI (Technical Letters & Service Instructions), engineering orders, and any additional documentation related to the process.• Technical support and management of technical publications such as AMM, IPC, SRM, MMEL CPCP, and AFM for the Calima T90 aircraft and COELUM UAV.• Provided for servicing, maintaining, and protecting aircraft on the ground.• Maintained fleet aircraft and related equipment in optimal condition and readiness.• Creating electrical diagrams with EasyEDA software for aeronautical products• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents• Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.• Management of SAP software. Show less To support the development of technical support activities and management of technical publications that are generated for the Operators of products manufactured by CIAC:• Technical support and management of technical publications such as AMM, IPC, SRM, MMEL CPCP, and AFM for the Calima T90 aircraft and COELUM UAV.• Provided for servicing, maintaining, and protecting aircraft on the ground.• Maintained fleet aircraft and related equipment in optimal condition and readiness.• Creating electrical diagrams with EasyEDA software for aeronautical products• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents• Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.• Management of SAP software. Show less To support the development of technical support activities and management of technical publications that are generated for the Operators of products manufactured by CIAC:• Technical support and management of technical publications such as AMM, IPC, SRM, MMEL CPCP, and AFM for the Calima T90 aircraft.• Provided for servicing, maintaining, and protecting aircraft on the ground.• Maintained fleet aircraft and related equipment in optimal condition and readiness.• Creating electrical diagrams with EasyEDA software for aeronautical products• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents• Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.• Management of SAP software. Show less To support the execution of design, development, manufacturing, support, and airworthiness solution of aeronautical projects manufactured by CIAC.• Technical support and management of technical publications such as AMM, IPC, SRM, MMEL CPCP, and AFM for the Calima T90 aircraft and Urubú S-17 glider. • Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents.• Creating electrical diagrams with EasyEDA software for aeronautical products Show less

  • Aeronautical Engineer

    Jun 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Lead Operational Support Engineer (Hired by Adecco)

    Feb 2023 - May 2023

  • Production Support Engineer (Hired by Adecco)

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Aeronautical Engineer

    Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Engineering Assistant

    May 2019 - Nov 2020
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  Termo Casc

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

  3D Design Engineer

  In my role as a 3D Design Engineer, I specialized in creating molds for the manufacturing of cycling helmets. My responsibilities included:• Detailed Design: Detailed design of injection molds using SolidWorks and Solid Edge software to ensure product accuracy and functionality.• Prototype Creation: Creating prototypes using ABS, PLA, and Nylon materials to validate the design and feasibility of the final product.• Collaboration: Working closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure production efficiency.• Innovation: Implementing innovative solutions to improve the safety, comfort, and aesthetics of cycling helmets.• Quality Control: Overseeing the manufacturing process to ensure products meet international quality standards and safety regulations.• Project Management: Coordinating projects from the design phase to final production, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met. Show less

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  Centennial College

  Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  Student Researcher - De Havilland Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Research

  • Collaborated with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited on the "Emergency Exit Latch Parts Optimization using Additive Manufacturing (AM)" project.• Utilized Siemens NX and SolidWorks for advanced 3D modeling and simulation tasks in the project.• Conducted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate aircraft mechanism designs using Siemens NX, Altair Inspire, ANSYS, and SolidWorks, identifying areas of stress concentration, deformation, and potential failure modes• Utilized topology optimization techniques to propose lighter and more robust designs with enhanced mechanical properties.• Researched and proposed methods for manufacturing using advanced 3D printing technologies, including metal additive manufacturing.• Produced comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and progress to stakeholders, including faculty and industry partners.• Worked closely with cross-functional teams to refine designs based on analytical insights and industry feedback.• Prepared detailed technical documentation to ensure reproducibility and reliability of analyses.• Maintained and managed project timelines, ensuring milestones were met and deliverables were completed on schedule.• Applied creative problem-solving skills to address and resolve project challenges, contributing to the overall success of the project. Show less