Rigo Villela
@rigovillela
Mechatronic engineer specializing in mechanical design, CAD, and product sustaining for manufacturing.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
I am a Mechatronic Engineer with over ten years of hands-on experience in product development, manufacturing, tooling, and mechanical component sustaining. I specialize in 3D CAD design using Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks, prototype development, CM oversight, and driving cost-saving manufacturing improvements.
Throughout my career I have supported New Product Introduction, overseen process approvals with contract manufacturers, and delivered measurable cost reductions through tooling and prototype optimization. I bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering that prioritizes production readiness, quality, and continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Ensured manufacturing standards and CM process approvals, supported NPI builds for production readiness, and developed 3D models and prototypes to improve product performance and design for excellence.
Managed design and evaluation of new products from concept to completion, oversaw engineering change requests and drawing documentation, and collaborated with international teams to improve assembly fixtures and production processes.
Tool Design Engineer
Chamberlain Group
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)
Designed and evaluated tooling and fixtures, led reverse engineering and prototype testing, and achieved up to 40% cost reduction by optimizing machining processes and tooling designs.
Designed and evaluated molding tools and materials, managed tool procurement for cost-effective solutions, and troubleshot molding process issues to prevent production delays.
Technician, Drawing Evaluation
Molex
Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 (5 years)
Led machine design and process capability evaluations, designed prototypes to enhance production efficiency, and achieved a 35% cost reduction by refining tooling tolerances and precision.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Technological Institute of Mexico
Bachelor of Science, Mechatronic Engineering
2009 - 2015
Activities and societies: Certified in SolidWorks; skilled in Autodesk Inventor and GD&T; prototype development and CM oversight experience.
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering with hands-on experience in product development, CAD design, and manufacturing processes.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
MexicoAuthorized to work in
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