
Felix J
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Product Engineer
Master • Full-time
Jun 2025 - Present • 1 yr
Led end-to-end development +6 continuous improvement projects of mechanical products for security systems (Master Lock, Yale), from concept to validation Coordinate technical decision-making and system validation across international teams (US, China, Mexico) for +100 products transition. Review, modify, validate (SOLIDWORKS & ANSYS) and implement +30 metal and plastic high precision components on multiple projects through supplier, manufacturing and quality teams. Manage design processes, technical documentation, BOMs, and standards in 2 new product launches.
Hydraulic Systems Design Engineer
John Deere • Full-time
Jul 2021 - May 2025 • 3 yrs 10 mos
Led design and integration of complete mechanical and hydraulic systems for large-scale agricultural machinery. Defined system architecture, component selection, and layout design, ensuring performance, durability, and manufacturability for new 3 new projects in Brazil, USA and Mexico. Developed two patent-pending hydraulic component solutions for reducing environmental impact. Standardized additive manufacturing processes on hydraulic components, contributing to cost-reduction and process optimization initiatives. Performed hydraulic simulations, achieving up to 98% correlation with physical testing to optimize performance and durability Document complete hydraulic systems parametrize libraries for the enterprise engineering use. Mentored junior engineers in CAD design, hydraulics fundamentals, and engineering best practices. Designed hydraulic, pneumatic, and fertilizer routing systems using CAD PTC Creo on agricultural equipment for +50 continous improvement projects Lead team on on-schedule new product launch within a limited time and resources with over +100 components. Applied structured problem-solving methodologies achieving approximately 10% cost reduction per machine. Improved drawing quality and reduced manufacturing errors by 50% through GD&T implementation.Performed FEA simulations using SimScale and PTC tools to validate structural performance and optimize designs. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, testing, and suppliers to ensure successful full cycle product implementation.