Alex Atala

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - BETAFENCEUSA, LLC

Weston, FL 33327

admnu9@r.postjobfree.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexatala/ - 954-***-****

• Engineering professional with 30 years of experience in the product development/manufacturing engineering environment.

• Designed products, manufacturing fixtures, and inspection gages.

• Extensive design experience in the firearms and medical device industry.

• Expertise include hands on Product Engineering and Business Management

• Rapid Prototyping using CAD software

• Programming and implementation of CNC Equipment

• Skills include the use of Quality Control inspection equipment with ISO 9000 internal auditor certification.

• Experienced in project management sources such as budgeting, manpower resources, cost and feasibility analysis.

• 20 years of experience of product development using Solidworks CAD software, FEA (Solidworks Simulation and Ansys Workbench, LS-Dyna), and Camworks CNC software.

• Experienced with Rapid Prototyping technologies such as SLA, SLS, FDM (own a printer).

• Owned and operated a reverse engineering equipment (hand held Z scanner) to laser scan one of kind components.

• BSME engineer since 1985. MBA in 1994.

• Trilingual English/Spanish/Portuguese.

• Willing to relocate: Anywhere

• Authorized to work in the US for any employer

• Designing Firearms

• Manufacturing Firearm

• Machining Operations

• Molding Operations

• Molding Operations

• Heat Treat Operations

• Product Lifecycle Management

• Program Management

• 3D Modeling Parametric / Explicit

• Finite Element Analysis (Ansys)

• Design for Manufacturing

• Lean Manufacturing

• GD&T

• 3rd Angle Projection

• Working with Metric Drawings

• Leading Junior Engineers

• Supporting Manufacturing

• Performing Destructive Testing

• Performing NDT

• Performing Functional Testing

• 3D Printing

• Identifying System Failure Factors

• Providing Technical Support To

Sales

• DFMA

• Designing Sub Assembly Groups

• Designing a Machined Part

• Performing Engineering

Calculations

• Operating Z Scanner

• Stereolithography

• Supporting Prototype

Manufacturing

• Rapid Prototyping

• Stress / Strain FEA Work

• Spring Calculations

• Force Calculations

• Pressure Calculations

• Energy Efficiency Calculations

• Reverse Engineering

• Product Development

• Designing Mechanical Systems /

Parts

• Transitioning Product From R&D

to Production

• Fracture Mechanics

• Material Selection

• New Product Development

• Root cause analysis

EDUCATION

• Masters in Business Administration in Business Administration / Nova South Eastern University 1996

• BSME / Mechanical Engineering / University of Florida 1985 COMPUTER SKILLS

• ProEngineer

• Ansys Workbench

• SolidWorks (over 19 years of experience)

• SAP Software

• Camworks

• AutoCad (over 16 years of experience)

• Intergraph's I/EMS Software

• EIA/Mazatrol Software for CNC Machines (Mazak)

WORK EXPERIENCE

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

BETAFENCEUSA, LLC - City of Sunrise, FL - 2017-03 - Present

• Report to the Global Engineering Manager.

• Responsible for managing multidiscipline research, design and development teams working with all vehicular and perimetral security products.

• Manage teams of 5 people from all disciplines on projects to reduce production costs and improve efficiency.

• Responsible for new product/technologies in all stages of development. This includes design, validation, verification, prototyping, testing, regulatory compliance, and documenting. Responsibilities include:

• Created and implemented DFMA production systems, tools and facility layouts to meet production requirements

• Working on the next generation high security vehicular protection products.

• Create design input specifications.

• Create parametric models and assemblies using Solidworks. Advanced 3D surfacing.

• Assign tolerances and create manufacturing drawings.

• Finite Element Analysis using Ansys software (nonlinear).

• Design validation and verification.

• Technical support of various multi-million projects domestically and globally.

• Oversee Value Engineering Design projects from start-to-finish which resulted in cost reduced parts from 20-50%. MIAMI DEVICE SOLUTIONS, LLC - Miami, FL

SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN ENGINEER - 2016-07 - 2017-03

• Responsible for new product/technologies in all stages of development. This includes design, validation, verification, testing, regulatory compliance, and documenting.

• Responsibilities include:

o Work as part of a team in the development of new product technologies for medical devices and surgical instrumentation.

o Investigate clinical requirements.

o Create design input specifications.

o Create parametric models and assemblies using Solidworks. Advanced 3D surfacing. o Assign tolerances and create manufacturing drawings. o Finite Element Analysis using Ansys software (nonlinear). o Design validation and verification.

o Perform Failure Mode and Effect Analysis.

• Company was struggling with future direction. I was recruited to and joined BentefenceUSA Overlapping Consulting Work 1998 - Present

Product Design Engineer (consultant)

Orbis Medical - 2015-11 - Present

• Design and development of surgical products utilizing common procedures for the skeletal system.

• Take the customer's concept designs and creating a unique solution using virtual reality software tools such FEA

• Injection molding flow analysis using the Solidworks suite of programs.

• Create 2D dimensional drawings according to ISO 9000 and FDA requirements.

• Components were made using Investment Casting processes as well as traditional CNC machining. Product Development Engineer Mgr. (co-founder)

Ballista Tactical Systems - 2012-04 - 2013-03

• Designed my own patented assault rifle accessory as part of a start-up company.

• Developed parts for AK-47 and AR15

• Responsible for the manufacturing and production implementation of the product.

• This product was designed to be CNC-machined and /or injection molded for the polymer version. Product Development Engineer (consultant)

Internal Fixation Systems - 2009-09 - 2011-12

• Designed and developed a full set of orthopedic surgery tools.

• Used DFMA and FEA to streamline manufacturing costs for each new product.

• This project was conducted concurrently with the customer and it required concept design using Solidworks, and 2D dimensional drawing

• generation.

• Create 2D dimensional drawings according to ISO 9000 and FDA requirements.

• Components were made traditional 5-axis CNC machining. Product Development Engineer (consultant)

Dr. Thomas McClelland - 2008-07 - 2013-05

• Designed and developed a biopsy needle, soft tissue, end cutting (patent # US 7,722,550).

• The concept design was created using Solidworks, DFMA, FEA, and according to FDA requirements.

• Design of components was created to correspond with CNC-machining standards.

• Create 2D dimensional drawings according to ISO 9000 and FDA requirements. Product Development Engineer (consultant)

Pegasus Thruster - 2007-07 - 2009-03

• Designed and developed a fixed mounted underwater diver propulsion vehicle.

• This was a project that required design of components, sourcing of suppliers, and prototype implementation.

• This product was design to be CNC-machined and /or injection molded for the polymer version Product Development Engineer (consultant)

Quantum Bio-Engineering Inc - 2006-07 - 2012-02

• Designed and developed a full line of dental implants.

• This project was supervised by the customer and it required concept design using Solidworks, DFMA, FEA, and 2D dimensional drawing generation.

• The components were designed to CNC-machining, plastic injection molded parts, and metal injection molding.

• Followed design protocol using the ISO 9000 process. Product Development Engineer Manager - 2004-02 - 2015-08 (consultant)

• Designed, prototyped and manufactured the Improved Moving Target Simulator military trainer (IMTS).

• This was a project awarded by the Defense Department, and I manufactured and successfully delivered 14 units in 2015.

• Components were made using Investment Casting processes as well as traditional CNC machining. PRESIDENT, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

LEADING TECHNOLOGIES INC, Davie, FL - 1998 - Present

• Responsible for the product development cycle from marketing considerations, actual "hands on" design, material specifications, design for manufacturability, and prototype generation.

• In addition, responsibilities included strategic business development forecast and cost analysis for the company.

• Various design tools are being used such as Solidworks CAD software, GD and T, 3D printing, and design for manufacturability.

TAURUS INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING, INC - Miami, FL 1990 - 1998 INDUSTRIAL MANAGER- 1996 - 1998

• Responsible for the overall operation of the Miami facility, such as product development, CNC manufacturing, and production control.

• Also responsible for each model's cost analysis, production and manpower forecast, and overall industrial management.

• Led a team of 115 on 2.5 shift operation.

• Promises made but not kept.

PRODUCT ENGINEERING MANAGER - 1993 - 1995

• In charge of the various projects being designed and produced at the Miami facility.

• Responsibilities include the management of deadlines, proper utilization of human resources, and proper utilization of budgeted resources.

• Led a team of 5.

PROJECT ENGINEER - 1990 - 1993

• Utilized Intergraph I/EMS 2.0-Solid/kinematic software package and Autocad.

• Experienced in the use of the solid modeler to produce rapid prototypes (stereolithography) and Rapid Tooling for prototype molds.

• Implemented tooling, programming of vertical and horizontal Mazak milling machines, laser engravers, and QSEE optical measuring machines.

• Responsible for several projects within Taurus International. o Designed and implemented pistol projects for the PT-22/25 product. o Designed and implemented custom shop accessories such as sights, grips, magazine wells, and competition barrels.

o Designed machining fixtures and functional gages for the proper dimensional control of high volume production.

DESIGN ENGINEER

A-B-C PACKAGING MACHINE, INC - Tarpon Springs, FL - 1989 - 1990

• Responsible for improving and upgrading machine models to increase production rates and adaptability to different sizes of automated, high-speed packaging machines.

• Created 3D cad layouts of new machines and developed an universal fit machine frame to be used for various applications.

• Recruited to Taurus.

AUTOCAD INSTRUCTOR

UNITED INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Clearwater, FL - 1989 - 1990

• In charge of teaching UIT's night executive course, including the lab workshop. DESIGN ENGINEER

RAFFERTY MACHINE AND TOOL COMPANY, INC - Gainesville, FL - 1987 - 1988

• Responsible for purchasing, budget preparation, design of layouts and detailed drawings, organizing of drawing packages and supervising machine shop operations

• Recruited for a better opportunity.

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