Alicia Vidal Ortiz
Mechatronics Engineer
IRAPUATO,GUA
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in product design and development within the automotive industry, specializing in clutches, bearings, and thermal management modules. Proven leadership in cross-functional teams, innovation through patents, and successful project launches. Strong background in mechanical design, cost reduction, and manufacturing transfer initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Product Development Leader – Thermal Management Systems
Schaeffler Group
12.2022 - Current
- Lead the design and development of thermal management modules for automotive applications.
- Manage cross-functional teams through all project stages, from concept to series production.
- Coordinate global engineering collaboration and customer communication for product validation.
- Achieved successful new product launches and implemented cost-reduction strategies.
Design Team Leader – Bearings Division
Schaeffler Group
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Directed a multidisciplinary design engineering team focused on bearing applications.
- Oversaw technical design reviews, performance validation, and design standardization.
- Supported the transfer of manufacturing lines and new platform industrialization.
Senior Design Engineer – Bearings
Schaeffler Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led the mechanical design and 3D modeling of bearing components and assemblies.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced design cycle time.
Mechanical Design Engineer – Bearings (Training Program)
Schaeffler Group
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Participated in a specialized international training program for bearing design and development.
- Collaborated with R&D teams on prototype validation and design optimization.
Mechanical Design Engineer – Clutches
Schaeffler Group
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Designed mechanical components and assemblies for automotive clutch systems.
- Supported prototyping, testing, and production documentation for new clutch platforms.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechatronics Engineering
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Puebla, MéxicoSkills
Design Software: CATIA, Creo Parametric, PTC Windchill
undefinedAccomplishments
- Registered multiple patents related to bearing and clutch system design.
- Led production line transfers between international facilities.
- Drove cost reduction initiatives and new product launches across multiple programs.
Timeline
Product Development Leader – Thermal Management Systems
Schaeffler Group
12.2022 - Current
Design Team Leader – Bearings Division
Schaeffler Group
01.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Design Engineer – Bearings
Schaeffler Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
Mechanical Design Engineer – Bearings (Training Program)
Schaeffler Group
01.2017 - 01.2018
Mechanical Design Engineer – Clutches
Schaeffler Group
08.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Mechatronics Engineering
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla