Andres Urbina

Plastics Engineering Specialist - Product/Tooling Development - Project Management

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Mechanical Engineer and M. Sc in materials and manufacturing processes with focus in the whole supply chain of polymer processing, trilingual (spanish, english and german). High skills in planning and development of solutions on the plastic industry from the conceptual design, going to the design and mold manufacturing, until the successful product launch and serial production. Knowledge with high detail on injection molding processes, simulation (structural and process), science & engineering of mateials (including testing), training, optimization, research & production.

Experience

  • Carcoustics (Hybrid)
    • Global Senior Development Engineer
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Strong background in process development from RFQ to SOP, with expertise in PFMEA, DOE, troubleshooting, and cycle time optimization. Able to manage mold trials, startup support, and technical issue resolution independently, while also driving innovation, digitalization, and sustainable solutions for the future of injection molding and PU Foaming. - Set-up injection molding/PU Foaming processes for mold trials, DOE, and production run-offs - Develop and validate robust process parameters and troubleshoot technical issues (tools, machines, auxiliaries). Worldwide ASIA,EMEA, AMER - Technical expertise from raw material preparation to production (injection molding, PU-Foaming) - Definition of process and material standards for plants and development teams - Support customers/suppliers on-site during commissioning, startup, and process optimization - Perform statistical analysis and maintain complete process documentation - Conduct process reviews and implement improvements to reduce cycle time and costs - Lead technical presentations and training sessions internally and at customer locations - Collaboration with global industrialization teams to ensure stable ramp-up and SOP - Contribute to R&D, sustainable solutions, and digital innovations in injection molding/PU-Foaming - Coordination with product development & tooling (tool ordering, process acceptance)

    • Polymer / Tooling Engineering Specialist
      Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 · 11 mos

      We specialize in product, tooling, and processing management, as well as development and engineering within the domains of injection molding and PUR foaming, catering to the foremost automotive OEMs on a global scale, with a specific focus on the LATAM and EMEA regions. The rigorous technical analysis of customer requirements is expertly translated into turnkey solutions, leveraging our cutting-edge capabilities, strategic supplier partnerships, and collaborative engagement with academic institutions. Serving as the primary technical support and decision-making authority for both external providers and internal stakeholders in matters related to material development, product development, tooling, and processing, our role is underpinned by a profound comprehension of Polymer Engineering, FMEA , and troubleshooting, all with the overarching aim of guaranteeing quality and durability.

  • Speaker & Content Editor Europe at SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • SPE Speaker • SPE-Plastics Engineering Magazine Europe Representative • More than 20 articles published • Research on the latest trends in the plastics value chain, Industrial and Research • Attending the most important events in Europe to create appropriate and up-to-date content, based on technical analysis and interviews with key influencers.

  • Associate Professor at Universitat Barcelona
    Oct 2021 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Professor of the master: Expert in design, materials and processes for the plastics processing and composites industry. Responsible for the module 1: Rheology & computer simulation.

  • Product Owner - Technical Development at Technimark LLC
    Feb 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Responsible for the whole supply chain of injection molding (concept to serial manufacturing) for medical, fem care and cosmetic industries. Technical expert and spoke person to integrate all departments in terms of technical development (D>, DFM, NPI), tool validation (MAP), DoE, continuous improvement, troubleshooting, FMEA & RCA. In-depth knowledge and application of SPC, RTPM, IoT and Industry 4.0 as a key factor in improving and assessing the feasibility of polymer processing projects and tracking them over time.

  • Injection Molding Application Specialist at Sigma Engineering GmbH
    Feb 2019 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs

    Product & Material Development, Mold Design & Manufacturing, Process Optimization. Application of Simulation technologies to the whole injection molding supply chain development from deep understanding of material testing, polymer sciences & manufacturing. Customer technical support. Technical conferences