Sergi Acosta

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area

About

Mechanical Engineer with 15+ years of experience delivering complex mechanical systems in regulated environments (automotive, industrial equipment and nuclear fusion). At Fusion for Energy (F4E) I support the development and integration of remote handling and in-vessel support systems for ITER, ensuring compliance with ASME III, RCC-MRx and applicable EU requirements. Strong background in requirements engineering, interface management, verification evidence and design-to-manufacture delivery in challenging systems and devices. Experienced in multi-stakeholder environments (Project Management, Lead/Technical Engineering, Procurement, QA/PPMO, suppliers and partners). Comfortable with baseline / change control and supplier / partner follow-up to ensure deliverables and acceptance evidence are implemented and complete (contract values/amendments can be documented in the highlights section below).

Experience

  • Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at ATG Europe
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (as Idneo resident engineer) at HP
    Aug 2015 - Aug 2022 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at HP, my role was to provide the technical knowledge and support for Mechanical Design strategies and design of components for HP Printing products. Responsible for researching, creating and developing exciting new concepts and specifications that optimizes the function, ergonomics, value, cost and appearance of HP Printing products and systems for the mutual benefit of HP print business, customers, users and partners. Work within this job family falls into four major categories: · Enhancements and/or changes to original designs and extensions to existing programs. · New product designs from concept to production. · Optimization of current designs to achieve significant cost reductions on the manufacturing processes for the different large format printing platforms. Responsibilities: -Participate actively in the new product development phases ensuring the designs align with Operations capabilities. - Lead the phase change from development to mass production. - Keep a track on the quality and validation tests as well as production phases detecting and reporting errors or problems in the product and providing the R&D dept. with the information needed to correct the issues. - Use the know-how from previous projects and products to adjust the production methods, parts and providers used to control the overall costs. - Be the communication nexus between management and the team members. - To establish and manage Mechanical Design projects and work streams including schedule, resources, deliverables and reviews, in partnership with the other design teams and the 3D print development programs. - To review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with Mechanical design and development guidelines and standards; provide tangible feedback to improve product quality and user experience. - To provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.

  • Engine Development Leader at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
    Nov 2014 - Jul 2015 · 9 mos

    Define and manage a commodity plan for each programme, Air Intake, Cooling and Lubrication Hoses and Pipes, including design and manufacturing lead-times as well as alignment to engine and vehicle programme timing. Complete Change Tracking Documents and Engineering Release Notices to allow engineering changes to be approved by the AML organisation. Resolve engineering Concerns via AML eCMS and within the timing guidelines. Present programme status to Powertrain Unit Gateways, support Powertrain design reviews, AML Package Meetings & Powertrain PMT meetings. Support and/or lead DFMEAs and input to manufacturing PFMEAs. Must achieve programme deadlines as defined by AM-PCS Gateway deliverables. Deliver new or modified Engine System(s) into production whilst achieving: Quality: Use Aston Martin engineering quality systems (FMEAs, Robustness Studies etc) to identify and contain potential quality concerns. Cost: Support EPMT in definition of programme cost targets and work with suppliers to deliver system that achieves these targets. Weight: Support EPMT in definition of programme weight targets and manage CAD engineers to design system that achieves targets. Function: Generate robust System Design Specification to define system functional targets and deliver components to meet targets. Support Test and Development team with DVP planning and execution, whilst ensuring supplier tests are completed on time. Package: Manage CAD engineers to achieve static and dynamic clearance targets. Negotiate component change in other areas of Aston Martin Product Development if required to achieve clearances. Assembly: Work with manufacturing engineering to ensure that components can be assembled into vehicle repeatedly and within required cycle time. Use the AM-PCS system (with support from the Powertrain Programme team) to track progress in completing Unit Gateway objectives.

  • Vehicle Integration & Launch Engineer at Ford Motor Company
    Jan 2014 - Oct 2014 · 10 mos

    Vehicle Engineering is responsible for a wide variety of engineering activities that relate to achieving customer oriented vehicle characteristics. Vehicle engineer develops and targets, methods and requirements to ensure vehicle performance to customer expectations. Responsible for leading continuous design and process improvements to meet vehicle attribute standards, as well as monitoring in-plant quality indicators. To liaise with the component engineers, vehicle teams and engine plants to resolve system integration issues. Maintain communication with global Program teams, Engineering Functions, PVTs, Manufacturing and suppliers to drive improvements. Full responsibility on testing to Find & Fix Root Causes of Squeaks & Rattles. Perform extensive Drive Evaluation tests in order to check following items: ⋅ Test the structure. ⋅ Measure, quantify, isolate and characterize each S&R. ⋅ Locate the noise source. ⋅ Find its root cause(s). ⋅ Fix cause (or document for later correction). ⋅ Re-test to confirm that the fix worked. ⋅ Document lessons learned: Design guidelines; Supplier specs; Manufacturing process.

  • Nissan Motor Ibérica S.A. (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Lead Design Engineer
      Jul 2011 - Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Main duties: - To take full responsibility for the design, validation and investment related to several Diesel Engine parts, especially High Pressure Air Intake Cooling Systems. - To achieve financial, technical, commercial, strategic, schedule and quality targets. - To assist the rest of the Development team with any other test and development activities during periods of high demand. - To prepare short-term plans and budgets for Development activities. - To represent the Vehicle Design group at technical meetings as required.

    • Team Leader
      Dec 2011 - Jul 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Main duties: - To lead a team of 19 skilled Engineers and Technicians in the “Eco-series” Championship, taking responsibility of the development and efficiency improvement of the Powertrain system of a Nissan Juke and a Nissan Micra. - To achieve performance targets working closely with Calibration and Aerodynamics teams. - To keep Team expenses at the lowest possible rate, while improving the performance of the vehicles. - To find new ways to improve efficiency of the Diesel and Petrol engines of the vehicles. - To help Calibration, Aerodynamics and Weight Distribution teams to find better ways to improve the overall performance of the vehicles. - To assist the team during the race events, taking care of overall performance of the engines during the races. - To race at specific race events.