Jose Aldaba

Project Management and Leadership

• Led multidisciplinary project teams, overseeing the full lifecycle from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Conceptual and Mechanical Design

• Developed detailed conceptual design drawings and mechanical components using SolidWorks, focusing on precision for machining applications.
• Conducted thorough design reviews to ensure feasibility, manufacturability, and alignment with project requirements.

Material Selection and Optimization

• Expertly selected materials based on a detailed analysis of cost, functionality, and performance criteria, optimizing overall project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Technical Proficiency and Analysis

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of metric and standard fasteners, including screws, drills, and taps, enhancing assembly accuracy and reliability.
• Performed rigorous stack-up (tolerance) analysis to validate part dimensions and ensure proper fit and function within assemblies.

Design Improvement and Problem Solving

• Identified and recommended design modifications to address and resolve component and system malfunctions, significantly improving system reliability and performance.

Client Engagement and Support

• Collaborated directly with major clients such as Cooper Standard, Southwire, and Honeywell, providing technical support and solutions tailored to their needs.
• Provided on-site support and troubleshooting at manufacturing plants, including remote locations, to ensure optimal operation and address technical challenges.

Automation and Robotics

• Programmed and integrated FANUC robots into manufacturing processes, enhancing automation capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Experienced with PLC programming using Studio 5000 for fix problems and create new sequences.

Complex Drawing Drafting and Design

• Drafted intricate technical drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), ensuring precision and adherence to industry standards.

Advanced CAD Design

• Designed injection-molded plastic parts, machined components, and sheet metal parts utilizing advanced 3D CAD tools.
• Proficient in NX 11.0 for high-level design tasks and CATIA V5 for mid-level design, creating detailed models and assemblies.

Plastic Gears Development

• Designed and developed plastic gears, focusing on optimizing performance and durability through advanced design techniques.

Design Validation and Analysis

• Validated designs using CAE tools, including finite element analysis (FEA), and corroborated FEA results with theoretical mathematical methods to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

• Actively participated in cross-functional teams, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, marketing, and procurement departments to integrate feedback and drive project success.