Axel Castellanos
Applications Sr Engineer @Autoliv
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WORK HISTORY
Applications Sr Engineer @Autoliv
Auburn Hills, MI, US
Direct NPI development for automotive safety assemblies, establishing Bill of Process, manufacturing sequences, and process controls for airbag and steering wheel production lines• Manage CAD packaging, BOMs, engineering drawings, and design validation; coordinate global standardization initiatives across manufacturing facilities• Serve as primary technical liaison for project managers and OEM customers (GM, Ford, FCA); drive APDS deliverables to meet program milestones on-time and under budget• Lead design-level testing and production validation to satisfy customer and FMVSS performance criteria; maintain comprehensive documentation (DFMEA, DVP & R, DGD, PV Reports)• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers) to ensure flawless program launches and continuous improvement
EDUCATION
Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT AXEL CASTELLANOS
Manufacturing and Product Development Engineer with 15+ years driving NPI, Process optimization, Quality management, and production validation in automotive safety systems. Proven expertise in establishing manufacturing sequences, standardized work, ergonomic workstations, and quality systems for complex assemblies. Track record of leading cross-functional teams, reducing waste, and accelerating production rate while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards.• Advanced CAD: SolidWorks (GD & T) for tooling, fixture design, and assembly packaging• Manufacturing Systems: MES/QMS, process controls, takt time analysis, kaizen/lean methodologies• Quality & Compliance: APQP, DFMEA, DVP & R, Control Plans, VDA 6.3 certified auditor, ISO 9001• Data Analysis & Automation: Excel (VBA, databases), LabVIEW, SQL integration, SPC/DOE
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