Adolfo Velazquez Macias

Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in 3D CAD modeling (SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX), automotive inspection fixtures, and sheet-metal design. Proven track record in GD&T (ASME Y14.5), H7/g6 tolerances, DFM, and reverse engineering, delivering manufacturing-ready tooling and a 20% setup time reduction.

Mechanical Designer - Minth North America

(2026-04 - 2026-07)

• Designed automotive inspection and assembly fixtures for plastic frames, incorporating Go/No-Go verification for critical hole/form positioning.
• Applied GD&T datum references and H7/g6 precision positioning requirements in technical part and assembly drawings.
• Developed a paint-booth system concept through CAD modeling and technical drawings, engineered to process 9 racks per run (36 racks/day).

Manufacturing & Process Support Engineer - Complejo Industrial Estrada

(2023-07 - 2026-04)

• Reduced laser-cutting and punching preparation time by 20% through nesting, setup, tooling, and material-utilization optimization.
• Decreased material scrap rate by 10% through improved process preparation, standardized part data, and tooling setup.
• Supported rework reduction across fabrication teams by delivering standardized, clear manufacturing documentation.

Academic Researcher / Mechanical Developer - CONACYT

(2021-01 - 2023-06)

• Engineered and tested an automated workstation monitoring fixture position and operator presence using proximity/pressure sensors and vision systems, cutting downtime by 15%.
• Integrated structural, mechanical, electrical, and electronic control systems into a multi-point monitoring platform.

Mechanical Designer - SERMAQIN

(2018-08 - 2020-12)

• Developed mechanical equipment designs, CAD models, and manufacturing documentation for industrial fabrication and assembly.

Freelance Mechanical Designer - Triplania

(2018-01)

• Developed 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings, including sheet-metal flat patterns and bend deductions.
• Supported 4 mechanical-component projects for bending machinery from concept through CAD development to production, applying reverse engineering techniques.

Master - Industrial Design - Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ)

Specialization - Industrial Design & CNC Machining - Universidad Politécnica de Aguascalientes (UPA)

Engineering - Mechanical Design - Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes (TecNM)