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I’m Tiago, a Product Design Engineer with a passion for turning ideas into robust, manufacturable products. I specialize in 3D CAD, concept design, and project management, with hands-on experience across automotive, aerospace, and luxury manufacturing. I enjoy shaping from first sketches to prototypes and production-ready details, always aiming for practical, high-performance solutions. I thrive on collaborative, cross-disciplinary work and love exploring disruptive approaches that push boundaries while keeping a strong eye on feasibility, cost, and quality. Outside of design, I’m committed to mentoring teams and delivering value through innovative processes and clear storytelling for stakeholders.…I’m Tiago, a Product Design Engineer with a passion for turning ideas into robust, manufacturable products. I specialize in 3D CAD, concept design, and project management, with hands-on experience across automotive, aerospace, and luxury manufacturing. I enjoy shaping from first sketches to prototypes and production-ready details, always aiming for practical, high-performance solutions. I thrive on collaborative, cross-disciplinary work and love exploring disruptive approaches that push boundaries while keeping a strong eye on feasibility, cost, and quality. Outside of design, I’m committed to mentoring teams and delivering value through innovative processes and clear storytelling for stakeholders.

Tiago Bárbara

Designer, Product Designer, 3D Designer, +2

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I’m Tiago, a Product Design Engineer with a passion for turning ideas into robust, manufacturable products. I specialize in 3D CAD, concept design, and project management, with hands-on experience across automotive, aerospace, and luxury manufacturing. I enjoy shaping from first sketches to prototypes and production-ready details, always aiming for practical, high-performance solutions. I thrive on collaborative, cross-disciplinary work and love exploring disruptive approaches that push boundaries while keeping a strong eye on feasibility, cost, and quality. Outside of design, I’m committed to mentoring teams and delivering value through innovative processes and clear storytelling for stakeholders.…I’m Tiago, a Product Design Engineer with a passion for turning ideas into robust, manufacturable products. I specialize in 3D CAD, concept design, and project management, with hands-on experience across automotive, aerospace, and luxury manufacturing. I enjoy shaping from first sketches to prototypes and production-ready details, always aiming for practical, high-performance solutions. I thrive on collaborative, cross-disciplinary work and love exploring disruptive approaches that push boundaries while keeping a strong eye on feasibility, cost, and quality. Outside of design, I’m committed to mentoring teams and delivering value through innovative processes and clear storytelling for stakeholders.

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I’m Tiago, a Product Design Engineer with a passion for turning ideas into robust, manufacturable products. I specialize in 3D CAD, concept design, and project management, with hands-on experience across automotive, aerospace, and luxury manufacturing. I enjoy shaping from first sketches to prototypes and production-ready details, always aiming for practical, high-performance solutions.
I thrive on collaborative, cross-disciplinary work and love exploring disruptive approaches that push boundaries while keeping a strong eye on feasibility, cost, and quality. Outside of design, I’m committed to mentoring teams and delivering value through innovative processes and clear storytelling for stakeholders.

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Work Experience

Product Design Engineer at RAT Rig Ltda

August 1, 2024 - Present

Lead design development of new products and technologies for additive manufacturing. Created 3D CAD models and CNC-ready prototypes; managed projects from concept to testing, including the Disruptive Engineering Prototype (FD M Printer) and Mill Enclosure concepts.

Designer & Engineer at Niall Luxury Watches

October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016

Design and engineering support for luxury watch components and prototyping across series (One, One.2, One.3, GMT). Delivered CAD designs and iterative prototypes for high-end timepieces in a remote collaboration setting.

Designer & Engineer at Alfeizerão

October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2019

Developed solutions for sectors including glass processing, automotive, aerospace, food and mining. Performed project management, budgeting, client liaison and supervision of production work. Projects included protective ceramic coatings, Teﬂon, Victrex, DLC, and parts fabrication for glass-processing machinery.

Designer & Engineer (Freelance) at Self-employed

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2018

Freelance CAD/CAM design and engineering across multiple industries. Led concept development, prototyping and production-readiness for diverse clients; notable projects included Apple TV accessory support, motorcycle components, space motorcycle dimensional design, crystal gel cube molds, and air-flow control prototyping.