About David
I help industrial companies develop and deliver complex products from concept to commissioning.
With more than 10 years of experience in aerospace, automotive and renewable energy industries, I combine engineering expertise with project leadership to ensure products are developed, tested and delivered on time, within budget and according to technical requirements.
Currently serving as Chief Engineer in the aerospace sector, I lead the complete product development lifecycle, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing project budgets, planning milestones, mitigating risks, overseeing validation activities and supporting final customer acceptance and installation.
How I Can Help
• Product Development Project Management
• Engineering Project Planning and Execution
• Technical Leadership of Multidisciplinary Teams
• Budget and Resource Management
• Project Scheduling and Milestone Tracking
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Product Validation and Testing Coordination
• Supplier and Stakeholder Management
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Industrialization and Manufacturing Readiness
• Product Acceptance, Installation and Commissioning
Key Expertise
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed complex engineering projects involving product development, testing, industrialization and delivery. My experience allows me to bridge the gap between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and customers, ensuring effective communication and successful project execution.
I am particularly suited to support companies that require experienced technical leadership for product development programs, engineering coordination, project recovery, industrialization activities or the successful delivery of complex industrial systems.
Available for remote and part-time freelance assignments across Europe
English
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- MTORRES DISEÑOS INDUSTRIALESCHIEF ENGINEER - AERONAUTICSAVIATION AND AEROSPACEJanuary 2024 - Today (2 years and 6 months)Provincia de Navarra, Spain• Technical coordination of special machinery development projects for major aircraft manufacturers and R&D centers.• Design of specialized machinery meeting the highest aerospace quality standards.• Work with advanced materials: carbon fiber, fiberglass, aluminum, and composites; milling and surface cutting machines.• Management of project scope, requirements, and changes, optimizing designs and adapting solutions to client needs.• Monitoring costs and schedules, making strategic decisions to optimize resources and outcomes.• Leadership and coordination of the design and calculation team, application engineers, and software specialists.Key Achievements:Lead strategic projects for high-profile clients in the aerospace industry, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget.Implemented design and process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced costs in key projects.
- Nordex- Acciona WindpowerPROJECT MANAGER IN CUSTOMER PROJECT SUPPORT DIVISIONENERGY AND UTILITIESJanuary 2021 - January 2023 (2 years)Sarriguren, NA, Spain• Development of steel tower projects and special solutions for aerodynamics, damping, and improvements in wind turbine installation and maintenance.• Technical support during prototyping, testing, and project validation phases.• Project planning and management, including requirements, scope, and coordination with multicultural teams (Germany, USA, India).• Adaptation of turbines and towers for international markets in collaboration with sales and product strategy.• Advanced knowledge of steel tower manufacturing processes and interdepartmental coordination: foundations, design, calculations, procurement, operations, installation, and maintenance.• Reporting project progress and escalating strategic projects to the CEO and company board.Key Achievements:Successfully led strategic projects for the company, achieving effective integration of multicultural teams and meeting technical and commercial objectives.Inventor on multiple international patents: ES1299426U; AU2024224537A1; EP4671533A1; ES1299426Y; ES1299426U8; WO2024175819A1.
- Mapsa S. CoopPROJECT MANAGER ALLOY WHEELSAUTOMOBILEJanuary 2016 - January 2021 (5 years)Orcoyen, NA, Spain• Managed design and manufacturing projects for alloy wheels using low-pressure technology.• Full product and process development, including mold design with CAD tools, prototyping, and participation in PPAP processes (casting, heat treatment, machining, painting).• Document management, project planning, and coordination with clients to ensure compliance with deadlines, costs, and quality standards.• Problem-solving and coordination with production and operations management to ensure optimal project execution.• Leadership of process engineering and logistics teams.Key Achievements:Designed production wheels for renowned vehicles: Cupra Formentor (2020–2021), Seat Ibiza (2021), KIA X-ceed (2019 and 2022 restyling), KIA Sportage (2018).Optimized manufacturing processes and coordinated multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of critical projects on time and within budget.
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Education
- Bachelor's Degree in IndustrialPublic University of Navarra2013Bachelor's Degree in Industrial
- Master's Degree in Project ManagementPublic University of Navarra / University of La Rioja / University of Oviedo2018Master's Degree in Project Management