Uriel Barriga Rivera
Mexico City
Summary
I am an Automotive Engineer driven by a strong passion for innovation and continuous improvement. I am looking to establish myself in a leading company in the industry where I can apply my skills and knowledge in a dynamic professional setting. My academic background, combined with my internship experience, has prepared me to contribute meaningfully to process development and improvement, aiming to achieve established goals and create reciprocal benefits.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internship Trainee - Nissan School
Nissan Mexicana CIVAC Plant
Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico
02.2025 - Current
- Selected for Nissan School’s 22nd generation and assigned to the Reengineering Laboratory in the Body-in-White (BIW) shop, gaining hands-on experience in process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Performed root cause analysis through job observation techniques, including time studies, step counting, and operator motion analysis, to identify process inefficiencies and support continuous improvement.
- Implemented new materials in the plant, including 3D printing materials such as PLA, ABS, and TPU, for multiple applications detailed below, contributing to reduced operating costs, minimized rework and material waste, and significant improvements in three of the plant’s key KPIs.
- Designed and developed 3D-printed spot welding guides using SolidWorks as part of a Q3 preventive action plan; validated performance through in-line testing and coordinated final manufacturing (Q4).
- Designed and developed protections for critical body visual zones to eliminate damage risk factors and reduce one of the plant’s key KPIs.
- Designed and implemented PSW (Portable Spot Welding) holder protections using SolidWorks to support the Quality department during first and second line audits. This solution eliminated key risks such as part damage, current leakage (improving spot weld quality), and equipment wear and contributed to cost reductions by minimizing rework and material waste
- Applied the PDCA methodology to support continuous improvement and the evaluation of alternative materials, aiming to optimize tool durability, ergonomics, and cost-efficiency.
Management Co-Leader
Politecnico Scuderia SAE
Mexico City
07.2024 - Current
- Achieved 2nd place overall in Formula SAE Mexico, 1st place in Business Plan, 3rd place in Cost, and 3rd place in Design, contributing to the team’s best national performance to date.
- Assisted in the development of an Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM) to optimize resource allocation, improve project planning, and enhance cost control.
- Developed a cost report to determine the expenses of each vehicle component and system, including manufacturing costs.
- Performed a business plan outlining the financial strategy and feasibility of the project.
- Cross-department collaboration (Chassis, Electronics, Powertrain and Aerodynamics) improved my soft skills, emotional intelligence, and stress management.
- Collaborated with other co-leaders on strategic planning initiatives to align team goals with main objectives.
PowerTrain Co-Manager
Politecnico Scuderia SAE
Mexico City
07.2023 - 07.2024
- SolidWorks & CATIA: Developed geometries and surfaces to optimize the intake system.
- ANSYS Fluent: Performed simulations and analyses on the intake manifold to evaluate and optimize performance.
Education
Bachelor of Automotive Engineering -
Instituto Politecnico Nacional (UPIICSA)
Mexico CityMachines with Automated Systems Technician -
Instituto Politecnico Nacional (CECYT 9 Juan De Dios Batiz)
Mexico City01.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Proactive
- Communication Adaptability
- Teamwork Skills
- Lean Thinking
- Fast Learner
- Self-Learner
- Effective Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Stress management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Certification
- WHITE BELT LEAN SIX SIGMA 2024
- MICROSOFT OFFICE (POWERPOINT, WORD, EXCEL, VISIO)
- SOLIDWORKS (CSWA) 2024
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH: B2
SPANISH: Native speaker
Timeline
Internship Trainee - Nissan School
Nissan Mexicana CIVAC Plant
02.2025 - Current
Management Co-Leader
Politecnico Scuderia SAE
07.2024 - Current
PowerTrain Co-Manager
Politecnico Scuderia SAE
07.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Automotive Engineering -
Instituto Politecnico Nacional (UPIICSA)
Machines with Automated Systems Technician -
Instituto Politecnico Nacional (CECYT 9 Juan De Dios Batiz)
DETAILS
- Astronomía 41 U. Hab El Rosario Mexico City, 02100 Mexico
- +52 (55) 21 35 94 76
- urielb.rivera@gmail.com