Juan Andrés Hurtado Rodriguez
Design Engineer @ GAL Aerospace Corp
About
Mechanical Engineer with experience in CAD-based product development, DFMEA facilitation, and CAE simulation training, across the automotive and aerospace industries.Currently working as Design Engineer at GAL Aerospace Corp, supporting the design of aircraft interior components — including bins and galleys — applying CAD tools in a high-precision engineering environment.Prior to this, I spent 3 years at Lear Corporation (automotive seating systems), where I developed a solid foundation in both mechanical design and structured risk analysis. As Junior CAD Designer, I worked in Siemens NX on advanced surface modeling for interior seating components, including STO and chute geometry changes requiring complex surface management within Teamcenter PLM. As Junior DFMEA Moderator, I led and facilitated DFMEA analyses under the AIAG-VDA standard using APIS IQ-FMEA, across programs for Stellantis (USA and Brazil), Mercedes-Benz, and Ford — covering full-seat assemblies, metallic structures, trim covers, and headrests, with some analyses developed as reusable templates for future programs.In parallel, I have completed formal CAE training in ANSYS, covering both FEA (structural analysis) and CFD (ANSYS PolyFlow / Fluent), which I actively seek to apply in product validation and design decision support roles.I am looking for opportunities where mechanical design (CAD), simulation (FEA/CFD), and engineering analysis converge — in automotive, aerospace, or any advanced engineering environment.Core Competencies: CAD Design · Siemens NX · Autodesk Inventor · Teamcenter PLM · Surface Modeling · FEA · CFD · ANSYS · DFMEA · FMEA · AIAG-VDA · APQP · PPAP · APIS IQ-FMEA · Automotive Seating Systems · Aerospace Interiors · Risk Analysis · Product Development · Cross-functional Collaboration
Colombia
Bogota
Automotive
Diseño asistido por ordenador (CAD), NX Unigraphics, Autodesk Inventor, Diseño de productos mecánicos, ANSYS, Análisis estructural, Método de los elementos finitos (MEF), Mecánica de fluidos computacional, Fluidodinámica, Simulaciones, Teamcenter, Administración del ciclo de vida de productos, AutoCAD, Análisis modal de fallos y efectos en diseños (DFMEA), Apis IQ, APQP, PPAP, Microsoft Power BI, Programación, English
Experience

Design Engineer
Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia
Design Engineer supporting the development of aircraft interior components, including overhead bins and galley structures. Applying CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor) in a high-precision aerospace engineering environment, contributing to the design and technical development of cabin interior systems.

Junior DFMEA Moderator
Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia
- Lead the facilitation and moderation of DFMEA analyses under the structured AIAG-VDA approach, collaborating with engineering, quality, and development teams to identify failure modes and mitigate risks from early design phases. - Utilize APIS IQ-RM Pro to build, maintain, and update FMEA analyses, driving the effective implementation of preventive and detection actions, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements. - Coordinate and conduct critical technical sessions with multidisciplinary teams, fostering focused discussions oriented toward risk-based decision-making for continuous improvement. - Provide direct support for strategic programs for leading customers like Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors, tailoring analyses to their specific expectations to ensure design robustness and customer satisfaction. Moderated and supported 6+ DFMEA analyses across active programs, including: a comprehensive full-seat assembly DFMEA for Stellantis (USA) — one of the most complex in the company, developed as a reusable template for future programs; a multi-configuration seating system for Stellantis (USA); a third-row seat for Mercedes-Benz (advanced stages before program cancellation); a second-row metallic seat structure for Ford (as secondary moderator); a headrest and trim cover assembly for Stellantis Brazil (Lear Brazil); and two additional trim cover DFMEAs for Stellantis initiated prior to role transition. - Offer bilingual support (Spanish/English) in interactions with international teams, facilitating fluid communication and strengthening global collaboration on shared projects.

Junior CAD Designer
Bogotá
• Design of automotive interior components using Siemens NX, managing the development cycle through platforms like Teamcenter PLM. Work involved advanced surface modeling for complex seating geometry, including STO (Seat Track Opening) covers and chute components requiring high-level surface management techniques. • Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in collaboration with engineers, adhering to ASME Y14.5 standards, demonstrating proficiency in applying GD&T callouts on drawings. • Modification of existing models and drawings using NX Unigraphics software, converting design requirements into CAD deliverables under engineers' supervision, ensuring precise and efficient project execution. • Updating 2D and 3D technical documentation for automotive seat parts using NX CAD system, closely collaborating with project teams in the United States and working directly with renowned clients such as GM and STELLANTIS. • Release of product drawings in accordance with Engineering Change Notifications (ECN), ensuring consistency and compliance with established quality standards.

Engineering Assistant - NMI
Bogotá, Colombia
• Preparation of designs and drawings for client approval. • Detailed on-site monitoring to ensure quality and efficiency in production, working closely with project leaders. • Provided comprehensive support to project leaders in both on-site and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and effective execution. • Key responsible party in a pioneering project utilizing invisible heating EMI shielding technology, where I led team training and established effective communication with the plant area, resulting in the project's success. • Successfully implemented a task control dashboard to manage the APQP methodology, thus optimizing project execution throughout the company.

Maintenance Intern
Funza, Cundinamarca, Colombia
• Preparation of energy reports and calculation of various indicators such as mechanical efficiency, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and energy ratio. • Responsible for creating manufacturing drawings for parts and spare parts, applying knowledge in Inventor to improve efficiency, quality, and speed of delivery of necessary spare parts for production machinery. • Provided valuable support to the Engineering and Projects department by overseeing project tracking, detailing, and reporting, ensuring completion within scheduled deadlines and achieving success. • Assisted in inventory management and spare parts control for the maintenance department, ensuring optimal availability of components for maintenance activities and minimizing downtime.
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