LEOPOLDO ARREOLA VALDESPINO
Aeronautical Engineer
Querétaro
Summary
Passionate for aviation. With 8 years of experience in engineering, design, and quality areas, (aeronautical, metal-mechanic and air transportation fields).
Strategic individual eager to leverage knowledge in aeronautical engineering. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Structural Assembly Quality Engineer
PCC Aerostructures
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
10.2023 - Current
- Supported root cause and data analysis for defect reduction and process yield improvement.
- Compiled and wrote training materials on quality control activities.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Instructor, Professional Services
UNAQ
Queretaro
07.2023 - Current
- For DTM (Maintenance Technologies Direction) → Aerodynamics and Normativity subjects
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Airbus Helicopters Mexico
Queretaro
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Process improvements
- Tooling validation
- Product validation.
- Technical support to shop.
- Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing requirements.
S.P. and Non-S.P. S Engineer
Airbus Helicopters Mexico
Queretaro
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Develop of annual processes audits program
- Perform audits
- Process adherence analysis
- Processes Qualifications
- Chemical Laboratory responsible
- Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
- Worked closely with different departments to develop solutions to functionality issues.
Quality Control Engineer
Safran Landing Systems Services Americas
Queretaro
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Quality control for special processes
- Specifications review
- Focal point for OEM Customer
- Review of technical documentation such as special requirements based on OEM’s drawings
- Analysis of quality statistical trends, to anticipate non-compliant events
- Product analysis to support warranty events to external customers, such as manufacturer plants located in Mexico and Canada
- Updating internal correction data or rework. Follow-up to K.P. (special processes, warranties, customer escapes, etc.)
- Support for technical training
- Directed technical and administrative staff involved in quality control tasks.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
Product Engineer
Safran Landing Systems Services Americas
Queretaro
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided clear and timely technical data required by design and specification of product.
- Process and product analysis information
- Update of technical information
- Technical communication with the manufacturer (OEM)
- Warranty support
- Update and create bills of materials.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and reports for product conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Design Engineer
Proyectos Industriales Y Mantenimiento De Morelia, SA
Morelia
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Elaboration of the initial design of the product (drawing and calculations)
- Used SolidWorks to meet design specifications for functional prototypes.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
Education
Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering
07.2008 - 07.2013
Skills
Spanish – Native Language
AutoCAD
CATIA V5, design of parts and assemblies; intermediate levelSolidWorks; advanced levelMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); intermediate levelMATLAB; basic levelContinuous learningProduction design
2D and 3D modeling
Statistical analysis
Teaming skills
Modification and repair skills
Troubleshooting expertise
Written Communication
Active Listening
Timeline
Structural Assembly Quality Engineer - PCC Aerostructures
10.2023 - Current
Instructor, Professional Services - UNAQ
07.2023 - Current
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Airbus Helicopters Mexico
11.2021 - 02.2023
S.P. and Non-S.P. S Engineer - Airbus Helicopters Mexico
08.2020 - 10.2021
Quality Control Engineer - Safran Landing Systems Services Americas
01.2018 - 07.2020
Product Engineer - Safran Landing Systems Services Americas
02.2015 - 01.2018
Design Engineer - Proyectos Industriales Y Mantenimiento De Morelia, SA
08.2013 - 02.2014
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon - Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering
07.2008 - 07.2013