Alan Tabada

Experience

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  TMX Philippines Inc.

  Mar 1995 - Sept 1999

  Case Design Engineer

  • Developed several wrist watch variants for different models with regards to its case components according to aesthetic specifications, which translated to high volume in production.• Our job functions include: 1- The design of Case components for digital watches. 2- Review of the business groups’ preliminary concept drawings. 3- Creation of preliminary watch 3D model and drawings. 4- Documentation of the final watch design for reference purposes. 5- Create presentation for design review. 6- Support prototype creation of the new watch design. Show less

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  Asahi Opticals Inc.

  Oct 1999 - Mar 2000

  PRODUCTION ENGINEER

  • Supervised the production of a compact design of printer cartridge under contract for LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL Inc.• Underwent training for the maintenance of production machines such as the ultrasonic welding machine, toner filling machine and test printers.

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  Lear Automotive Services

  Mar 2000 - Mar 2005

  Engineer

  • Provided CAD support for the interior parts of the W-Wagon program of GENERAL MOTORS, working in coordination with Lear manufacturing plant in Lear-China.• Maintained drawings/documents for the GMT80 program of GENERAL MOTORS, acquiring a constant flow of job hours into Lear through constant communication, on-time delivery.• Have performed numerous free-form and solid modeling jobs for GENERAL MOTORS' GMX 272 program, working with Lear engineers from Madison Heights, Michigan. Projects involved foam seats, hood insulator, trunk side trims, hinge covers that meet parametric requirements and design approach as set by the customer.• Traveled to Lear in Seoul, Korea on two occasions from June - Sep. and Oct. – Dec., 2004 to provide CAD support for the C100 program (Captiva) of GM Daewoo. Show less

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  Fairlegend Electronics Limited

  Mar 2005 - Apr 2012

  • Conducting comprehensive reviews of ID artworks to ensure feasibility before proceeding with project development• Creating 3D models of plastic and metal case components, module housings and components using UGNX2/NX4 for customers based on artworks or CAD surface references • Writing detailed proposals for the low cost manufacturability of plastic and metal parts in order to maximise cost efficiency • Working closely with the hardware and software personnel throughout the development life cycle• Proactively contributing to the development of Nike’s women’s watch metal series Show less

  • Assistant Manager- Mechanical Section

    Aug 2007 - Apr 2012

  • Senior Mechanical Engineer

    Mar 2005 - Aug 2007
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  Fairlegend Electronics Ltd.

  Apr 2012 - May 2017

  Manager- Mechanical Section

  • Responsible for overseeing the smooth day to day management of the mechanical section with regard to the design of plastic/metal mechanical parts for consumer electronic products, wrist devices and HRM• Conducting comprehensive reviews of ID artworks regarding feasibility prior to proceeding with the project development• Creating 3D models of plastic and metal case components, module housings and components using UGNX2/NX4 for customer-based on artworks or CAD surface references• Producing in depth and accurate proposals for the low cost manufacture of plastic and metal parts• Setting out and maintaining a schedule for projects to ensure their on time delivery.Generating ideas through initiating effective brainstorming activities for new designs• Conducting comprehensive design reviews of all plastic and metal cases and module designs to ensure alignment of aspects with established design standards, best practices and manufacturability • Liaising closely with the hardware and software team throughout the development phases  Working effectively with plastics and metal suppliers to gain support and identify optimal solutions for the manufacturability of components• Resolving various customer technical issues around aesthetics and providing clear visual aids to validate design modifications• Supervising and/or developing particularly successful projects resulting in significant profits for high profile accounts, including Nike, Adidas, Nixon, Quiksilver, Sigma, Salutron and in house GPS/Smartwatch Show less

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  JABIL CIRCUIT INC

  Mar 2018 - Jun 2020

  Senior Automation Design Engineer -Global Division

  • Was instrumental in setting up Tesla workshop’s Power Conversion System (PCS) production line. Responsible in the qualification of a series of dispensing machines prior to the start of production. Coordinated with supplier for schedule of machine maintenance. • Responsible for the procurement, machine testing, overall qualification of the production line for the Vivint Wallsly project intended for Jabil, Mexico. Automation machines included Pick and place, glue dispensing, heat staking, screw fastening, label application. Show less

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  Music Global Shared Services Inc

  Aug 2022 - now

  Mechanical Engineering Senior Specialist

  • Product development of Consumer Electronics including Mixers, Amplifiers, Speakers, Keyboard Synthesizers and Pedals, among others.• Design of plastic or metal housings based from artworks provided by the Industrial Design team.• Design of complex mechanical and electromechanical components for simulation and feasibility study.