Bio

As a designer and engineer I’m specialised in product development and value creation with the ability to deliver finished innovation-driven products and implement complex design-to-manufacture roadmaps.

A dynamic and visionary product leader with over 15 years of experience in product development, innovation and cross-functional delivery across the automotive, consumer goods, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Proven success in developing and launching innovative products, balancing customer value, scientific excellence, and commercial strategy.
Expert in leading multidisciplinary teams, defining product roadmaps, and navigating complex, fast-paced environments. Adept at aligning technical development with stakeholder needs and market insights to deliver impact at scale.

I lead from the front and take the initiative with a clear communication style. My aim is to develop further in my career and expand on my present achievements. In order to do this, I involve all interested parties and provide results businesses can benefit from. I engage people with solid design ethos and team leadership.

Expertise

Automotive design evaluation Product management & integration Product development and lifecycle

3D visualisation and simulation OEM and innovation feasibility Product engineering and simulation

Human centred design KPIs and programme management Team and technical leadership

3D modelling and prototyping Qualitative/quantitative analysis USP and product differentiation

Perceived quality Design to manufacture VR environments and digital twin

New technology implementation High-value manufacturing Product visualisation

Emerging Tech integration Innovation management Strategic Product Leadership

Technology Transfer End-to-end Product Programme

Career Achievements

· 2023-5 successfully managed and delivered vehicle platform engineering, optimising design and manufacturing solutions for 3 different vehicle lines, especially by implementing design review tools, bringing value to time, quality and cost throughout the vehicle development process, while maintaining engineering excellence and reducing investment by £20 million without compromising technical performance

· Between 2020 and 1st quarter of 2022, led and generated over £2.8 million on small medium enterprises (SMEs) support by managing and designing New Product Development projects. Successfully delivered over 25 design & manufacturing consulting projects, which range from initial concept design to complex engineering integration. Successfully directed and implemented solutions for businesses to achieve growth and value creation and innovation applications, while managing interdisciplinary teams to achieve high value propositions into products

· Starting 2018, successfully introduced a novel automotive and transport visualisation process to Jaguar Land Rover, by implementing emerging technologies which utilise a variety of simulation techniques, aiming for zero-defect prototypes. Through this advanced visualisation, it was possible to secure the investment and sign-off of 5 high profile transport projects, from public mobility to sports cars, while assessing perceived quality, human factors and optical performance, producing outputs for companies such as Tata, TVS and Transport Design International

· In 2014 at Dyson, reduced the DC50 model recall lead time by working on continuous improvement schemes through testing and validation methodologies. Design robustness and performance verification using various heavy testing schemes. These actively contributed to production feasibility, while fulfilling concurrent engineering environment requirements and delivering reduction of time-to-market while improving accuracy in specification

· In 2013, New product development project for Procter & Gamble to devise a robust testing methodology for a newly developed production line technology for P&G’s Global Prestige Division. Recommendations for technology improvement introduced in their New Castle facilities, which complement a wider program of strategic R&D actions, while working with P&G managers to deliver high value innovations in their production lines.

· In 2011, Engineering and prototyping of a “new cleaning appliance” for Samsung Design Europe, through a technology driven approach, seeking for new USP implementation in a home appliance markets

Languages

Fluent English, native Spanish

Professional Experience

Body Design Principal Engineer July 2022 – Present

Nissan Motor Company

· Lead platform and trim design within Nissan Technology Centre Europe, ensuring seamless integration between engineering, manufacturing, and design teams across multiple global sites

· Define and clarify engineering requirements, providing technical guidance to developers and aligning product specifications with manufacturing constraints. Negotiation across multiple internal and external stakeholders

· Drive digital and physical product workflows, improving collaboration between OEMs, suppliers, and internal customers

· Implement optimisation strategies, while maintaining technical specification such as performance, materials compliance and manufacturing efficiency, while managing cost, quality, and time-to-market

Product Design & Development Lead / Technology Transfer December 2019 – July 2022

Warwick Manufacturing Group

· Managed cross-industry product development projects, guiding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the adoption of digital manufacturing, simulation, and optimization technologies.

· Developed and tested emerging technology workflows, improving validation processes and supporting industrial-scale innovation

· Acted as a liaison between engineering teams, research and industry partners, to align with engineering requirements and implementation

· Assisted in customer-facing field testing, working closely with clients to validate application performance in real-world scenarios.

Special Vehicle Projects Engineer October 2018 – September 2019

Warwick Manufacturing Group based @ Jaguar Land Rover (Gaydon)

· Led the integration of emerging technologies in simulation, including Virtual Reality (VR), mixed reality, and high-fidelity 3D rendering, for vehicle interior evaluations

· Developed simulation-driven perceived quality assessments, enabling engineers and designers to evaluate material properties, lighting effects, and user interactions

· Worked with customer and field teams to analyse vehicle attribute performance, ensuring optimal engineering and user experience outcomes

Design Engineer February 2014 – September 2014

Dyson ltd

·Product design and engineering. Product segment continuous improvement, using latest technology applications

· Testing and validation / Design to manufacture and feasibility

· Enhanced engineering robustness and product validation using simulation and 3D modelling techniques

Design Manager/Co-owner June 2010 – August 2012

Alter Design

· New product design and development of home appliances, furniture and architectural concepts

· Product design and user experience consultancy services

Creative Project Manager August 2007 – August 2010

MKT Concept Solutions

· Retail and exhibition design including user experience. Customer’s liaison and marketing

· Custom design to specification and manufacturing for global brands

Software

VRED, ANSYS Speos, Team Center PLM, Solidworks, Plastics Simulation, Visualize, Rhinoceros, Siemens NX, CATIA, Adobe Creative Suite, Keyshot, VRay, VR

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Engineering

Visualising Lighting Simulations, for Automotive Design Evaluations,

Using Emerging Technologies October 2015 – September 2019

University of Warwick, WMG, Coventry, UK.