Industrial Designer specialized in Product Development and Mechanical Design, with over 15 years of experience working in industrial environments and serial production. I’ve contributed to the development of industrial machinery, fluid measurement systems, and laboratory equipment, with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), efficient assembly, and regulatory compliance. My work covers the full product development cycle, from concept and CAD design to prototyping, validation, certification, and serial production. With hands-on experience in CNC machining environments, I’m skilled at connecting design and manufacturing to deliver functional, scalable, and production-ready products. Currently open to remote and on-site opportunities across Europe.…

Agustín Méndez Maidana

Industrial Designer specialized in Product Development and Mechanical Design, with over 15 years of experience working in industrial environments and serial production. I’ve contributed to the development of industrial machinery, fluid measurement systems, and laboratory equipment, with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), efficient assembly, and regulatory compliance. My work covers the full product development cycle, from concept and CAD design to prototyping, validation, certification, and serial production. With hands-on experience in CNC machining environments, I’m skilled at connecting design and manufacturing to deliver functional, scalable, and production-ready products. Currently open to remote and on-site opportunities across Europe.…

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Industrial Designer specialized in Product Development and Mechanical Design, with over 15 years of experience working in industrial environments and serial production. I’ve contributed to the development of industrial machinery, fluid measurement systems, and laboratory equipment, with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), efficient assembly, and regulatory compliance.

My work covers the full product development cycle, from concept and CAD design to prototyping, validation, certification, and serial production. With hands-on experience in CNC machining environments, I’m skilled at connecting design and manufacturing to deliver functional, scalable, and production-ready products. Currently open to remote and on-site opportunities across Europe.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Industrial Equipment Development Engineer at Fig May
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Led the ISO 9001 certification process for serial production of laboratory glass equipment (Destilab system). Designed mechanical interfaces to compensate dimensional variability in borosilicate glass manufacturing. Defined functional tolerances enabling repeatability and scalable production. Developed configurable distillation equipment used in chemical and pharmaceutical applications. Open to remote and on-site opportunities across Europe.
Product Development Engineer at MR-Technologies
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Developed electromagnetic flow meter (MR-QW15) for residential water measurement based on Faraday's Law. Applied design for assembly strategies enabling serial production of 150+ units per week. Supported regulatory certification process for export to Brazil, Colombia, and European markets. Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturing teams during industrialization phase. Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, KeyShot; BOM management.
Mechanical Design & Production Support at Grafin
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Developed complex mechanical assemblies (100+ components) for industrial paper processing machinery (GT-460). Generated detailed manufacturing drawings and assembly documentation. Performed quality control, dimensional verification, and supplier coordination. Participated in machine assembly and production planning.
Industrial Design & Manufacturing Lead at Alsapema
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Led design and manufacturing of large-scale commercial displays. Adapted client concepts to manufacturable structures using CNC cutting technologies. Supervised fabrication, assembly, and on-site installation. Core competencies include Product Development, Mechanical Design, DFM, DFA, GD&T (working knowledge), Regulatory Compliance & Certification, and Technical Documentation.

Education

Industrial Design Degree at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in CNC Lathe Operation at UTN – Universidad Nacional Tecnológica Argentina
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Electronic Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics at UTN – Universidad Tecnológica Nacional
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

ISO 9001 Certification Lead
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Diploma in CNC Lathe Operation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Electronic Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment
    paper MR-QW 15 Electromagnetic Flow Meter

    Mechanical and product design of an electromagnetic flow meter for industrial and residential environments. Developed complete parametric CAD models in SolidWorks, integrating electronic components, sealing systems, and manufacturable housing solutions. Delivered production-ready assemblies, technical drawings, and design optimized for manufacturing, assembly, and long-term reliability.

    paper FIGMAY DESTILAB – Distillation & Extraction Kit Design

    Development of the DestiLab distillation and extraction kit for a manufacturer of borosilicate glass and quartz equipment used in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The project focused on enabling serial production and supporting ISO 9001 certification by defining dimensional limits and tolerances for glass forming processes. Mechanical solutions for flanges, supports, and modular connections were designed to ensure repeatability while accommodating natural variability in glass manufacturing.