I am a Mechanical Engineer with experience leading industrial automation, robotics, and manufacturing improvement projects in plastic manufacturing. I have deployed robotic production cells, managed engineering teams, introduced additive manufacturing technologies, and driven Industry 4.0 initiatives to monitor production and optimize processes. I am currently admitted to the MSc in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) starting September 2026, and I am eager to apply cross-disciplinary knowledge to design robust, scalable solutions.

Rafael Castillo

I am a Mechanical Engineer with experience leading industrial automation, robotics, and manufacturing improvement projects in plastic manufacturing. I have deployed robotic production cells, managed engineering teams, introduced additive manufacturing technologies, and driven Industry 4.0 initiatives to monitor production and optimize processes. I am currently admitted to the MSc in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) starting September 2026, and I am eager to apply cross-disciplinary knowledge to design robust, scalable solutions.

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I am a Mechanical Engineer with experience leading industrial automation, robotics, and manufacturing improvement projects in plastic manufacturing. I have deployed robotic production cells, managed engineering teams, introduced additive manufacturing technologies, and driven Industry 4.0 initiatives to monitor production and optimize processes.

I am currently admitted to the MSc in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) starting September 2026, and I am eager to apply cross-disciplinary knowledge to design robust, scalable solutions.

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Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Engineering Manager at Rehrig Pacific Company Mexico, Queretaro
January 1, 2025 - Present
Hired 2 new Plant Engineers, developed an Engineering Lab and Engineering Offices. Applied Agile Project Management for engineering projects. Designed and deployed 2 six-axis robotic cells, automating operations that previously required 14 operators, increasing production capacity. Led Industry 4.0 and IoT projects focused on production monitoring and process optimization. Developed and managed engineering career development plans; introduced and intensive use of Additive Manufacturing for tooling, prototyping and sale support. Recipient of the 2025 Innovation Coin Award.
Plant Engineer at Rehrig Pacific Company Mexico, Queretaro
March 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025
Engineer of the year, 2024. Analysis and redesign of production stations to improve ergonomics and reduce unnecessary movements. Analysis, design, and manufacture of pallet assembling machine, module assembly press and laser marking stations. Finite element analysis for injection molded and rotational pallets.
Project Leader in Battery Innovation Program at Rehrig Pacific Company Mexico, Queretaro
September 1, 2019 - March 31, 2022
Established laboratory capabilities for battery prototype manufacturing and testing. Developed in-house coin-cell battery manufacturing processes for research and validation activities.
Division Manager at AV3 Aerovisual
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2022
Arcana project focused on implementing FPV Drones (racing drones) made in house, for cinematographic production and security inspections. Design and manufacture of drone parts. Piloting and recording with professional and FPV drones.

Education

MSc Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (Industry Programme) at Technical University of Denmark
September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2028
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Queretaro
August 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Google Project Management Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2026
IBM Data Science Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2026
Academic Talent Scholarship
August 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Wholesale & Distribution, Other