Rafael Angelo Cazenas

Design Engineer with 10+ years of experience across industrial, manufacturing, and healthcare design, from concept CAD modeling through production-ready technical drawings. Skilled in SolidWorks, CATIA V5, and AutoCAD, with hands-on expertise in JIS and GD&T standards. Track record includes designing assembly machines and measuring jigs, leading technical training, and driving a 100%+ increase in client design requests through strong Japanese-international collaboration.

Freelance / Contract Design Engineer (CAD Drafter) at Independent Contractor (2022-09 – Present)

• Created accurate 3D/2D CAD models and production drawings in SolidWorks for healthcare equipment product lines.
• Prepared detailed product-catalog drawings, ensuring full compliance with healthcare design standards and accuracy requirements.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of healthcare-specific design requirements and regulatory guidelines to support ongoing catalog development.
• Develop 3D/2D CAD models and production-ready technical drawings in SolidWorks based on client specifications for shelter and structural products.
• Prepare visual drawings for client presentations and sales quotations, supporting the client's sales team.
• Partner directly with the client to translate design requirements into accurate, manufacturing-ready drawings, managing multiple concurrent projects independently in a fully remote setup.

Design Engineer at Mitsuba Technical Center Corporation (2016-01 – 2022-06)

• Developed 3D/2D CAD designs for assembly machines and product measuring jigs, supporting manufacturing and quality-control processes.
• Authored and translated technical documentation between Japanese and English to support cross-border project execution.
• Delivered JIS, GD&T, and technical drawing training to incoming cadets and trainees, building internal design capability.
• Built and maintained client relationships with Japanese partners, contributing to a 100%+ increase in design project requests.

Technical Intern at Mitsuba Corporation (2019-01 – 2019-08)

• Designed CAD models for measuring tools and supported physical assembly and measurement data collection.
• Delivered SolidWorks training to Japanese staff and provided technical support to Filipino engineering staff on-site.
• Submitted 150+ completed design projects and managed a portfolio of 100+ projects to on-time completion.
• Led weekly cross-border project meetings between Japanese and Filipino design engineering teams.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Eastern Visayas State University