Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I am a highly passionate, hands-on Mechanical Engineer who loves innovation and tackling new challenges. I enjoy turning ideas into tangible prototypes and solutions, especially in complex environments like clean rooms and IVD/MDR contexts. My experience spans 3D printing (FDM and SLA) for prototyping and production, 3D design, ISO 13485, and supporting audits and certifications. I actively participate in 3D printing communities and enjoy collaborating with teams to develop production lines, jigs, and supplier sourcing to improve device manufacturability.…I am a highly passionate, hands-on Mechanical Engineer who loves innovation and tackling new challenges. I enjoy turning ideas into tangible prototypes and solutions, especially in complex environments like clean rooms and IVD/MDR contexts. My experience spans 3D printing (FDM and SLA) for prototyping and production, 3D design, ISO 13485, and supporting audits and certifications. I actively participate in 3D printing communities and enjoy collaborating with teams to develop production lines, jigs, and supplier sourcing to improve device manufacturability.

Rui Fonseca

3D Designer, Designer, Product Designer, +2





I am a highly passionate, hands-on Mechanical Engineer who loves innovation and tackling new challenges. I enjoy turning ideas into tangible prototypes and solutions, especially in complex environments like clean rooms and IVD/MDR contexts. My experience spans 3D printing (FDM and SLA) for prototyping and production, 3D design, ISO 13485, and supporting audits and certifications. I actively participate in 3D printing communities and enjoy collaborating with teams to develop production lines, jigs, and supplier sourcing to improve device manufacturability.…I am a highly passionate, hands-on Mechanical Engineer who loves innovation and tackling new challenges. I enjoy turning ideas into tangible prototypes and solutions, especially in complex environments like clean rooms and IVD/MDR contexts. My experience spans 3D printing (FDM and SLA) for prototyping and production, 3D design, ISO 13485, and supporting audits and certifications. I actively participate in 3D printing communities and enjoy collaborating with teams to develop production lines, jigs, and supplier sourcing to improve device manufacturability.

Available to hire

I am a highly passionate, hands-on Mechanical Engineer who loves innovation and tackling new challenges. I enjoy turning ideas into tangible prototypes and solutions, especially in complex environments like clean rooms and IVD/MDR contexts.

My experience spans 3D printing (FDM and SLA) for prototyping and production, 3D design, ISO 13485, and supporting audits and certifications. I actively participate in 3D printing communities and enjoy collaborating with teams to develop production lines, jigs, and supplier sourcing to improve device manufacturability.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Prototyping Engineer at Inflammatix, Inc.

February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Management of the production and coordinate production schedule; Technical documentation and mechanical conceptualization; Responsible for: 3D Printing (FDM and SLA), polishing, sterilization, CNC machining, medical-grade production, thermoforming, packaging, and shipping procedures; Work in clean rooms; Medical devices and IVD development and prototyping; Clear aligners production line creation and development process; ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 implementation support; IQ, OQ and PQ implementation support; Product Development & Industrialization; Production & Design Development Engineer

Mechanical Engineer at Delta Diagnostics

February 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Follow closely and give feedback on the design choices during the product development; Produce and test parts/prototypes using AM 3D printing; Search and select suppliers based on the needs; Design jigs to speed up the process development; Setup 3D printing lab and give training to team members on AM 3D printing technologies available in-house

Mechanical Engineer at GENO TRIX

March 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022

Mechanical engineering support for product development and prototyping during Porto, Portugal tenure.

Intern at Dental Robotics

March 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020

Contributed to development of an automatic toothbrush using soft robotics; Worked on assembly and set up of heated press machine, designing and producing 3D-printed parts, and more.