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I am Joshua Jiwee G. Samio, a CAD designer with over 9 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, and manufacturing. I thrive in remote, fast-paced teams and enjoy turning concepts into reliable, manufacturable solutions using 3D CAD, DFA/DFM principles, and rapid iteration. I continually learn new tools and AI-assisted methods to improve deliverables and stay ahead of trends.
I am fluent in English and Tagalog and excel at collaborating with onshore and offshore teams, managing projects in PLM environments, and delivering high-quality designs within tight timelines. I am committed to professional growth and contributing to reputable companies through solid design practices and effective communication.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Tagalog
Fluent
Work Experience
CAD Designer, Hardware Engineering Department at Micro sourcing Inc.
February 1, 2024 - PresentThe only offshore designer on the Integrated Engineering LLC team, I adapted to an aggressive environment, accelerated product development through rapid design iterations, and maintained sketches, renderings, and prototypes in PDM. I transformed models into technical specifications, created and managed BOMs and complex assemblies, and collaborated with onshore designers to ensure functional, reliable designs.
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer at Kaertech Electronics Inc.
October 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024Owned FAI and CPk for new mechanical parts, packaging, and fasteners with QA support. Operated VMM, colorimeter, leak testers, ultrasonic welder, and shore tester. Communicated with customers on technical aspects, managed projects in Odoo PLM, and served as temporary PM for two initiatives. Led DFMEA for mechanicals, ensured critical dimensions with CPk > 1.33, generated BOMs, responded to CARs, approved DFMs, produced ECNs, and supported tooling and mass production readiness.
Mechanical Design Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Global at Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc.
September 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022Led mechanical assessments for RFQs, engaged weekly with customers on item lists, performed mechanical sample analysis and pull tests, and ensured CPk targets (medical: >1.33, automotive: >1.67) with sufficient samples. Supported DFMA for plastic/sheet metal parts, performed 3D rendering for marketing, and aided NPI and supplier development; completed a 5-month assignment in the U.S. to work with North American customers and suppliers.
Design Engineer, Design and Development at Nidec Philippines Inc.
February 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018Designed standalone Outgoing Visual Inspection machine for two lines and an AGV chassis for WIP transfer. Produced detailed 2D/3D drawings and BOMs according to JIS standards, and provided design support to Senior Engineers.
Machine Shop Intern at Integrated Micro-electronics Inc.
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016Programmed DESKTOP robot for screwing and glue dispensing; gained hands-on exposure to FeatureCAM; assisted CNC lathe operators and fixture/jig design for production line improvements.
Test and System Development Intern at Integrated Micro-electronics Inc.
November 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017Gained exposure to Autodesk 2016 tools, programmed SCARA robot for pick-and-place, and drafted electrical/pneumatic schematics for automation user manuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Management with Specialization in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering at De La Salle University Manila
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017Qualifications
Zeiss Certification – Advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ISO 14405-2:2011; ASME Y14.5-2009)
October 1, 2019 - March 8, 2026SolidWorks Essentials Training
October 1, 2017 - March 8, 2026SolidWorks GoEngineer Training (online): Essentials, Advanced Part Modeling, Surface Modeling, Assembly Modeling, Mold Design, Plastic Essentials, Drawings, Sheet Metal, File Management
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Statistical Bootcamp (DOE, Inferential Statistics, MSA, RCA, SPC Minitab)
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021Zemax Simulation Basics
November 1, 2020 - March 8, 2026IPC Training
April 1, 2020 - March 8, 2026ISO 26262 Awareness
March 1, 2020 - March 8, 2026Material Science and Engineering Basics
January 1, 2020 - March 8, 2026GD&T (Zeiss)
October 1, 2019 - March 8, 2026ANSYS Basic Training
September 1, 2019 - March 8, 2026NX CAD Workshop
April 1, 2019 - March 8, 2026Design for Manufacturability (IMI: Plastics Injection Molding, Die Casting, Sheet Metal)
February 1, 2019 - March 8, 2026CADET Trainings (FMEA, 8D, Problem Solving, APQP, ISO 9001, G8D, ESD)
September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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