Gerardo Olivares
@gerardoolivares
Automotive engineer specializing in data management and technical cataloging for aftermarket fitment accuracy.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’ve always been fascinated by the invisible infrastructure behind the automotive world—the data that makes sure the right part, for the right car, gets to the right person. I’m an Automotive Engineer who relocated to the United States, and I’m now actively seeking new opportunities to resume and advance my career in the automotive industry.
Over the years at Schaeffler, DRiV, and Solera, I’ve worn a lot of hats, but my through-line is building and validating the systems that keep automotive data reliable. I created catalog frameworks from the ground up, including the first Monroe Shocks & Struts fitment catalog for the South American market when there was virtually no prior reference to work from.
I validate data at scale and with an engineer’s attention to detail: I’ve validated thousands of BOMs before they hit SAP, performed fitment analysis with gap and overlap assessments using TecDoc/TAF and ACES & PIES standards, and partnered with Product Managers to identify and resolve discrepancies so release workflows don’t stall.
I also translate complex information into usable outputs for real stakeholders—drawing wiring diagrams from scratch in Adobe Illustrator, maintaining and expanding used auto parts fitment coverage for Australia and the UK, and supporting VIN decoding for insurance and collision repair estimates. I thrive in unfamiliar territory, learn fast, and I’ve collaborated across Germany, Spain, the UK, and Mexico with the communication skills to make standards work in practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Relocation
Career Break
Sep 2025 - Present (10 months)
Relocated to the United States, which led to a brief career break. I am now actively seeking new opportunities to resume and advance my career in the automotive industry.
-Validated NPI Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and completeness, including product photography, dimensions, weight, and vehicle application data across the LuK, INA, and FAG product lines, ensuring fitment compliance prior to release into SAP.
-Collaborated with Product Managers to identify and resolve BOM discrepancies, facilitating timely data corrections and ensuring uninterrupted releas
-Pioneered the first Monroe Shocks & Struts fitment catalog for the South American market, conducting independent multi-source research to compile accurate Vehicle-In-Operation (VIO) data where no prior reference existed.
-Supported fitment validation, gap analysis, and overlap resolution across multiple aftermarket product lines including Champion, Wagner, MOOG, Fel-Pro, and National, adapting ca
-Partnered with the Autodata team to source OEM wiring diagrams and adapt them to Autodata publication standards; received specialized training from the Spain team and independently produced 10+ wiring diagrams from scratch using Adobe Illustrator for the European market. Applied hands-on automotive knowledge to identify components and validate circuit accuracy, achieving and maintaining 98%+ diag
-Collaborated with the Direct-Hit software team to develop a structured labeling system for vehicle repair manuals, applying automotive domain expertise to identify and classify content by page using standardized keywords; established baseline labeling rules to improve end-user search accuracy and retrieval speed. Coordinated cross-team workflows and tracked progress using JIRA.
-Led field teams through full-cycle restoration of buildings damaged by floods, fires, and other incidents; from
project initiation through final completion and client sign-off.
-Prepared detailed project budgets and coordinated directly with insurance companies to facilitate efficient
claims processing and repair execution.
-Conducted regular maintenance and safety inspections on company vehicles
-Supported loss control and risk management operations, contributing to incident response planning,
prevention strategies, and operational compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CEDVA
Bachelor of Engineering, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
2013 - 2017
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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