I’m Lucía, an Industrial Design and Product Development engineer passionate about turning ideas into practical, accessible products. I have hands-on experience with CAD, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping, focusing on social impact through thoughtful design. My studies in Valladolid and Antwerp, plus internships and community projects across Spain, have given me a solid foundation in design for manufacturing, digital tools, and teamwork. I love learning, collaborating, and creating user-centered solutions that improve everyday life.

Lucía Rodríguez Díez

I’m Lucía, an Industrial Design and Product Development engineer passionate about turning ideas into practical, accessible products. I have hands-on experience with CAD, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping, focusing on social impact through thoughtful design. My studies in Valladolid and Antwerp, plus internships and community projects across Spain, have given me a solid foundation in design for manufacturing, digital tools, and teamwork. I love learning, collaborating, and creating user-centered solutions that improve everyday life.

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I’m Lucía, an Industrial Design and Product Development engineer passionate about turning ideas into practical, accessible products. I have hands-on experience with CAD, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping, focusing on social impact through thoughtful design.

My studies in Valladolid and Antwerp, plus internships and community projects across Spain, have given me a solid foundation in design for manufacturing, digital tools, and teamwork. I love learning, collaborating, and creating user-centered solutions that improve everyday life.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Ingeniera de diseño at Orthomedical3D
January 1, 2025 - Present
Concepción, diseño y fabricación de productos, como ortesis craneales y asientos posturales, mediante impresión 3D con un fin social.
Body development engineer at Bertrandt
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Construcción de modelos 3D con CATIA V5 de piezas de automóvil plásticas y metálicas. Desarrollo de estudios de viabilidad y factibilidad.
Ingeniera de diseño de proyectos at La Estación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología, Fablab
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Creación de una máquina de Rube Goldberg interactiva para un proyecto educativo, utilizando impresión 3D, maquinaria CNC y corte láser.
Monitora de ocio y tiempo libre at Fundación Personas
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Organización, preparación y desarrollo de varias actividades adaptadas a las necesidades de personas con discapacidad.
Design Engineer at Orthomedical 3D
January 1, 2025 - Present
Conception, design, and manufacturing of products, such as cranial orthoses and postural seats, through 3D printing with a social purpose.
Body Development Engineer - Graduate Trainee at Bertrandt
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Development of 3D models with CATIA V5 of plastic and metal car parts and feasibility studies.
Project Design Engineer - Trainee at La Estación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología, Fablab Burgos
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Creation of an interactive Rube Goldberg machine for an educational project aimed at children, using 3D printing, CNC machinery and laser cutting.
Leisure and Recreation Supervisor - Trainee at Fundación Personas
October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Supported people with disabilities during swimming activities. Organization, preparation, and development of activities tailored to each group, as well as cultural visits around the city.

Education

Máster en Diseño Industrial y Desarrollo de Producto at UNIR
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Grado en Ingeniería de Diseño Industrial y Desarrollo del Producto at Universidad de Valladolid
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Bachillerato de Investigación y Excelencia Tecnológico at Instituto Comuneros de Castilla, Burgos
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s degree in engineering in Industrial Design and Product Development at University of Valladolid (UVa)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Erasmus scholarship for a semester at University of Antwerp (UA)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Master’s degree in engineering in Industrial Design and Product Development at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
European Advanced Baccalaureate Degree (STEM, Research and Technology) at Comuneros de Castilla Secondary School, Burgos
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Simulación y Análisis Avanzado de Piezas y Ensambles por el Método de los Elementos Finitos con SolidWorks Simulation Cadems
July 1, 2025 - November 28, 2025
Fundamentos de marketing digital
August 1, 2022 - November 28, 2025
Primeros auxilios
July 1, 2022 - November 28, 2025
Curso y mentoría de Stem Talent Girl
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Advanced Simulation and Analysis of Mechanical Components and Assemblies using the Finite Element Method with SolidWorks Simulation
July 1, 2025 - December 3, 2025
Introduction to Web Development
January 1, 2023 - December 3, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
August 1, 2022 - December 3, 2025
First aid
July 1, 2022 - December 3, 2025
Leisure and Recreation Supervisor
June 1, 2022 - December 3, 2025
STEM TALENT GIRL
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
English Language Immersion Program
August 1, 2022 - December 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment