Hector David Preciado

Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience leading mechanical design, industrial automation, manufacturing engineering support, and multidisciplinary engineering projects across the Medical Device, Aerospace, Mining, and Energy industries. Expertise in industrial machinery, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), supplier coordination, fabrication documentation, and prototype development. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver production-ready engineering solutions.

Adjunct Mechanical Engineering

Professor with international industry and academic experience and a Master's degree from Offenburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany)

Adjunct Mechanical Engineering Professor (Part-Time) at Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) (2026-01 – Present)

• Teach undergraduate Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering courses integrating industrial case studies, mechanical design, manufacturing systems, and engineering standards.
• Integrate industrial case studies related to machinery design, manufacturing, and automation into engineering education.
• Mentor engineering students in mechanical systems analysis, industrial processes, and applied engineering problem-solving.

Independent Engineering Consultant at Independent Engineering Consultant (2024-05 – Present)

• Develop custom mechanical design solutions for industrial automation, industrial machinery, and manufacturing applications.
• Prepare technical proposals, engineering documentation, fabrication drawings, and prototype development packages for industrial equipment.
• Provide engineering consulting focused on mechanical integration, manufacturability, and industrial equipment development.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Samuel, Son & Co. (CAID Division) (2023-07 – 2024-04)

• Served as Lead Mechanical Engineer coordinating vendor engineering activities for the W1 Mineral Project involving TAKRAF, FLSmidth, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Managed vendor deliverables, technical documentation, and engineering information required for project execution.
• Supported engineering coordination activities to maintain project progress, technical compliance, and schedule execution.
• Participated in large-scale mining engineering coordination involving material handling systems and industrial equipment.
• Designed industrial machinery and welded structures using SolidWorks while applying GD&T principles and manufacturing best practices.
• Reviewed and improved existing mechanical designs and fabrication documentation.
• Evaluated mechanical components and suppliers for manufacturability and technical compliance.
• Coordinated engineering revisions and fabrication drawing updates.

Mechanical Design Engineer at M3 Engineering & Technology (2022-09 – 2023-07)

Project Contract

Mechanical Design Engineer — Industrial Heat Exchangers at Flow Gaskets México (2021-09 – 2022-03)

Temporary Contract

• Designed industrial heat exchangers and thermal process equipment assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Developed technical proposals and 3D mechanical designs for industrial process applications.
• Provided technical support for thermodynamic systems implementation in industrial processes.
• Coordinated technical communication with German heat exchanger manufacturers, including FUNKE Wärmeaustauscher.

Project Engineer — Gas Turbine Manufacturing (Siemens Energy) at OPTIMUM TURBINE MANUFACTURE (2018-07 – 2019-02)

Temporary Contract

• Managed international suppliers from the United States and the United Kingdom for tooling, fixtures, and machining process implementation supporting Siemens Energy Canada projects.
• Coordinated NPI projects for gas turbine manufacturing process development for Siemens Energy Canada.
• Supported manufacturing engineering activities related to industrial machining, tooling implementation, and production processes.
• Coordinated technical activities involving suppliers, manufacturing teams, and process implementation for gas turbine production systems.

Research Assistant — Thermal Energy Storage Systems at Fraunhofer ISE (2015-11 – 2018-02)

• Participated in research, development, and mechanical design of thermal energy storage systems and test benches.
• Performed heat transfer calculations and thermal systems analysis.
• Designed mechanical components and prototypes in SolidWorks, including fabrication drawings for manufacturing.
• Coordinated technical communication with Spanish-speaking clients regarding project scope and engineering requirements.

Mechanical Design and Automation Engineer at BD - Medical (2011-08 – 2014-08)

• Designed custom machinery and automation systems for medical device manufacturing using SolidWorks.
• Supported machine shop manufacturing activities and mechanical fabrication processes.
• Supported automated equipment validation activities within medical device manufacturing environments.
• Participated in production line transfer projects from Germany to Mexico.
• Coordinated technical activities with local and international suppliers.

Master's Degree in Energy Engineering – Offenburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany) (2014 – 2017)

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering – Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) (2006 – 2011)