I am a professional Industrial Designer with more than 18 years of experience leading design, product development, innovation, and project management in various industrial sectors such as plastics, metalworking, automotive, and modular furniture. I specialize in strategic design, product industrialization, and fostering supplier relationships both locally and internationally. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a results-oriented approach, effective leadership, and the ability to integrate creative, technical, and commercial areas with technical and strategic execution, ensuring measurable and sustainable outcomes.

Arley Orejuela Arenas

I am a professional Industrial Designer with more than 18 years of experience leading design, product development, innovation, and project management in various industrial sectors such as plastics, metalworking, automotive, and modular furniture. I specialize in strategic design, product industrialization, and fostering supplier relationships both locally and internationally. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a results-oriented approach, effective leadership, and the ability to integrate creative, technical, and commercial areas with technical and strategic execution, ensuring measurable and sustainable outcomes.

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I am a professional Industrial Designer with more than 18 years of experience leading design, product development, innovation, and project management in various industrial sectors such as plastics, metalworking, automotive, and modular furniture. I specialize in strategic design, product industrialization, and fostering supplier relationships both locally and internationally.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a results-oriented approach, effective leadership, and the ability to integrate creative, technical, and commercial areas with technical and strategic execution, ensuring measurable and sustainable outcomes.

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Work Experience

Ingeniero de Proyectos y Pilotaje de Moldes at RIDUCO S.A.
July 1, 2024 - Present
Leadership in projects development and industrialization of new products. Management of molds, process definition, scheduling, quotations, and budgeting. Coordination with engineering, commercial, production, and purchasing departments. Relationship and evaluation of suppliers in Europe, China, and Colombia. Successfully created the position and structured the projects area, expanded strategic international supplier pools, and coordinated a team of 3 product-process engineers.
Diseñador Senior de Producto at PLÁSTICOS RIMAX S.A.
April 30, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Designed and innovated high-volume commercial products, coordinated technically with mold suppliers, and optimized processes from design through production. Contributed consistently to the current portfolio with high-rotation products and led the implementation of new product development methodologies.
Jefe de Diseño e I+D at MADERKIT S.A.S.
February 28, 2011 - July 25, 2025
Directed the design and product development area. Coordinated with production, purchasing, and commercial departments. Created technical sheets, catalogs, and product manuals. Successfully implemented an efficient design system that doubled response capacity and portfolio growth. Managed a team of 5 staff including 4 designers and 1 trainee.
Diseñador de Producto at INORCA S.A.S.
April 30, 2009 - July 25, 2025
Designed and redesigned products, overseeing industrialization and continuous improvement. Managed technical relations with suppliers, supported the plant, and controlled processes. Developed lightweight, functional chairs for auditoriums addressing export crises and coordinated the prototype area consisting of 3 technicians.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Palmira
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

Diplomado en Gerencia de Proyectos
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution