Anthony Al Aquiro

Licensed Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer with 3+ years of R&D experience spanning automotive HMI product development, additive manufacturing, and materials research. Combines hands-on process engineering with international supplier collaboration and technical representation at industry expos.

Registered Mechanical

Engineer (PRC) and Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

R&D Engineer - Sateco Philippines Inc.

(2025-04)

• Leads feasibility studies and process development for new automotive HMI components, evaluating alternative materials and manufacturing methods to improve product performance and cost efficiency.
• Designs and builds prototype demonstrator units integrating multiple surface materials, haptic feedback, and LED backlighting; conducts verification testing and performance validation.
• Represents the company at industry expos and international engineering engagements, strengthening the company's technical presence and cross-border collaboration.
• Develops and maintains strategic supplier relationships critical to project procurement, material sourcing, and technology development timelines.

Project Technical Specialist I - DOST-ITDI, Materials Science Division - Taguig City

(2023-05 - 2025-03)

• Synthesized Ti6Al4V-PA12 and AlSi10Mg-PA12 composite powders via dissolution-precipitation for indirect SLS, conducting 16+ formulation trials optimizing polymer coating uniformity and powder flowability.
• Designed and generated gyroid and sinusoid lattice structures for medical implant applications; performed FEA simulation and CT-scan-based 3D reconstruction of bone geometries using 3-Matic.
• Co-authored research paper on binder decomposition and its inhibitory effects on Ti6Al4V sintering, analyzing SEM-EDX and optical microscopy data with Pearson correlation statistics.
• Collaborated on international R&D project with ARCI (India) on metal powder coating, debinding, sintering, and Electron Beam Melting parameter development for biomedical implants.
• Trained research staff and interns on CAD operation, SLS/FDM 3D printing, and additive manufacturing processes; maintained and repaired laboratory FDM and SLS printers.

Cleanroom Quality Assurance Engineer - Samsung Electro-Mechanics Corp. - Calamba, Laguna

(2018-09 - 2019-06)

• Managed daily QA operations for chip inductor manufacturing; investigated process abnormalities using SPC and FMEA, implementing corrective actions that reduced defect rates.
• Certified and guided quality assurance inspectors on standard inspection methods and cleanroom manufacturing protocols.

BS - Mechanical Engineering - Far Eastern University – Institute of Technology, Manila (2019 - 2023)

BS - Manufacturing Engineering - Mapua University, Intramuros, Manila (2013 - 2018)