I am Juan Santiago Mejía Aguirre, an Industrial Design Engineer based in Lafayette, CO. With over 10 years of experience in product development, mechanical metalwork, fiberglass, and composite materials, I specialize in 3D modeling using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Lumion, with a focus on structural and residential design. I am known for my creativity, responsibility, and passion. I excel at project execution, digital product strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, architecture, and related fields.

Juan Santiago Mejía Aguirre

I am Juan Santiago Mejía Aguirre, an Industrial Design Engineer based in Lafayette, CO. With over 10 years of experience in product development, mechanical metalwork, fiberglass, and composite materials, I specialize in 3D modeling using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Lumion, with a focus on structural and residential design. I am known for my creativity, responsibility, and passion. I excel at project execution, digital product strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, architecture, and related fields.

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I am Juan Santiago Mejía Aguirre, an Industrial Design Engineer based in Lafayette, CO. With over 10 years of experience in product development, mechanical metalwork, fiberglass, and composite materials, I specialize in 3D modeling using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Lumion, with a focus on structural and residential design.
I am known for my creativity, responsibility, and passion. I excel at project execution, digital product strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, architecture, and related fields.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Contractor at Stott Construction
October 1, 2025 - Present
Performed site preparation, material handling, construction tasks, building structures, and demolition; followed safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
Freelance 3D Designer & Drafter at Aguirre Design & Renovation
October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024
Designed and developed high-quality 3D designs and 2D drafting based on project requirements; collaborated with clients, creative directors, other designers, and developers to ensure consistency and quality; solved design and technical challenges; stayed current with trends and software in 3D design.
Industrial Designer, Builder & Supervisor at Galaxy Hotel
April 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022
Designed coffee shop and bar concepts; performed plan reading and modeling; conducted supplier visits to source materials.
Industrial Designer at Soling
April 1, 2016 - November 30, 2020
Managed manufacturing design projects; conducted finite element simulations; design management; 2D/3D prototyping; laser and CNC cutting; produced tanks in fiberglass, steel, and fiberglass stuccoes.
Drafter/Designer at Soluciones y Creaciones de Ingeniería
March 1, 2015 - November 30, 2015
Managed software tools (Office suite, CorelDraw, Photoshop); produced 2D/3D drawings with AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER, PTC Creo and Inventor; contributed to manufacturing design, workspaces and furniture, brand development, and design concepts; and overall design management.
Industrial Designer at Soluciones y Creaciones de Ingeniería
April 1, 2016 - November 1, 2020
Manufacturing design, finite element simulation, design management, 2D and 3D prototyping, machine laser and CNC cutting programming, tanks in fiberglass, steel and fiberglass stuccoes.
Industrial Designer at Solson Medellín
April 1, 2016 - November 1, 2020
Manufacturing design, finite element simulation, design management, 2D and 3D prototyping, laser and CNC cutting programming, tanks in fiberglass, steel and fiberglass stuccoes.

Education

Industrial Design Engineer at ITM University Medellín, Colombia
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Industrial Design Technologist at ITM University Medellín, Colombia
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Advanced 3D Modeling and Rendering at SENA University Medellín, Colombia
January 1, 2017 - January 7, 2026
Advanced 3D Modeling and Rendering at ITM University Medellín
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Industrial Design Technologist at SENA University Medellín
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Industrial Design Engineer at ITM University Medellín
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Industrial Design Engineer at ITM University Medellín
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Industrial Design Technologist at ITM University Medellín
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Advanced 3D Modeling and Rendering at SENA University Medellín
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Industrial Design Engineer at ITM University Medellín
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Industrial Design Technologist at ITM University Medellín
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Advanced 3D Modeling and Rendering at SENA University Medellín
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Education