Jose Viana

Experience

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  FECON S.A.S.

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

  Design & Innovation Engineer

  Key Highlights:♦ Developed innovative mechanical system designs that prioritised functionality and cost efficiency, leading to the successful launch of two new products.♦ Produced detailed 3D models and 2D technical schematics using advanced CAD software, streamlining workflows and accelerating product development cycles by 15%.♦ Enhanced product reliability and lowered defect rates by 25% by investigating design flaws through root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures.♦ Sourced high-quality components by establishing a robust relationship and negotiating with suppliers, cutting lead times by 20% and minimising production delays.♦ Executed extensive performance, reliability, and safety tests on components to ensure full compliance with industry standards, maintaining a 100% approval rate. Show less

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  Demetalicos

  Mar 2016 - Jul 2016

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  Key Highlights:♦ Directed project planning, managed timelines, and provided clear instructions to a diverse group of people to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery, achieving a 98% compliance rate with client deadlines.♦ Leveraged expertise in CAD tools, such as SketchUp, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and Instaplanner to enhance design visualisation, while also utilising FEA tools to address the design challenges.♦ Maintained high-quality standards by adhering strictly to project budgets, timelines, and deliverables, achieving a 100% project quality compliance rate.♦ Served as the primary technical liaison, addressing client concerns, resolving complex issues, and providing post-sales support, resulting in a 90% customer satisfaction rate.♦ Crafted tailored design solutions and technical proposals to align with client-specific requirements, enhancing retention and driving successful project outcomes.♦ Coordinated effectively across various departments, including purchasing, logistics, dispatch, and production to ensure tasks were completed within established timelines. Show less

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  MOTORREDUCTORES Y EQUIPOS SAS

  Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

  Sales & Application Engineer

  Key Highlights:♦ Reviewed client processes and provided tailored technical solutions, increasing operational efficiency by up to 20%.♦ Boosted customer confidence and drove a 30% increase in product adoption by delivering compelling technical presentations and live product demonstrations.♦ Partnered with R&D teams to customise products for client-specific needs and ensure scalability, improving customer satisfaction rates by 25% and fostering long-term client loyalty.♦ Kept up-to-date with industry trends and advancements to offer informed recommendations.♦ Maintained a 95% on-time delivery rate and earned consistently positive client feedback.♦ Enhanced expertise to deliver cutting-edge solutions by completing advanced technical training at Getriebebau NORD GmbH. Show less

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  BairdTechnology

  Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  Key Highlights♦ Led prototype development and testing, including the design of an autonomous reconnaissance robot.♦ Reduced design flaws and rework by 20% through meticulous functionality and reliability validation.♦ Designed a durable, lightweight metal chassis for the robot, optimising its structural integrity with minimal welding.♦ Streamlined production workflows by creating technical drawings using SolidWorks, reducing lead times by 10%.♦ Enhanced collaboration between design and production teams by providing hands-on workshop support, ensuring smoother transitions from design to manufacturing.♦ Ensured seamless operation and reduced assembly errors by 30% by conducting tolerance analyses and fit checks.♦ Resolved challenges in balancing durability and weight during prototype development, ensuring functionality and efficiency in the final product design Show less

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  Milspec Manufacturing

  Jun 2022 - now

  Mechanical Engineer – Production Support

  ♦ Manage complex engineering projects from concept to execution, while also spearheading prototype development and feasibility testing for innovative products and accelerating the innovation cycle.♦ Reduce project delivery times by 15% and enhance project compliance rates by 30% through meticulous tracking of project timelines and budgets, ensuring adherence to milestones.♦ Minimise downtime incidents by 40% by redesigning critical equipment components, replacing welding with a bending process to save 18 minutes per piece, and streamlining production.♦ Ensure dimensional accuracy and quality control by applying geometric tolerance analysis, resolving equipment failures, and improving operational reliability in critical systems.♦ Implement ERP-based maintenance scheduling to identify and optimise delayed processes, outsourcing tasks to improve response times and operational efficiency.Key Highlights:♦ Munition Storage Device Development: Successfully designed and produced over 2,000 units for the Department of Defense despite strict confidentiality constraints. Overcame challenges in documenting designs through precise hand-drawn sketches and CAD modelling, adjusting key parameters like bend radius and material k-factors to ensure seamless assembly and compliance with safety standards.♦ Food Drying System Improvement: Conducted geometric tolerance analysis to identify and resolve a design flaw caused by an improperly selected bushing. Adjusted tolerances using CAD modelling, restoring equipment functionality and preventing recurring system jams, significantly enhancing operational performance. Show less