I’m David Montes, a hands-on R&D mechanical engineer with a passion for turning ideas into market-ready products. I’ve worked across the full development spectrum—from scientific research to go-to-market strategies—focusing on product innovation, mechanical design, prototyping, and experimental validation. I thrive on solving complex problems with practical, manufacturable solutions and enjoy driving concepts from ideation through testing and iteration. Most recently, I’ve led new product development in automotive seating as an Innovation Engineer, combining trend analysis, benchmarking, concept development, prototyping, and rigorous testing/validation. Earlier roles include R&D and quality control in manufacturing environments, where I gained deep experience in proofs of concepts, prototyping, material selection, and process characterization for diverse industry sectors.…I’m David Montes, a hands-on R&D mechanical engineer with a passion for turning ideas into market-ready products. I’ve worked across the full development spectrum—from scientific research to go-to-market strategies—focusing on product innovation, mechanical design, prototyping, and experimental validation. I thrive on solving complex problems with practical, manufacturable solutions and enjoy driving concepts from ideation through testing and iteration. Most recently, I’ve led new product development in automotive seating as an Innovation Engineer, combining trend analysis, benchmarking, concept development, prototyping, and rigorous testing/validation. Earlier roles include R&D and quality control in manufacturing environments, where I gained deep experience in proofs of concepts, prototyping, material selection, and process characterization for diverse industry sectors.WWWW…