Alex Atala

About Alex Atala

As a multilingual mechanical engineering professional, I bring extensive experience in…

Experience

1. Senior Product Development Engineer

   Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics

   Jun 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   As a Senior Product Development Engineer at Amazon Robotics, I specialize in transforming complex electromechanical concepts into scalable, reliable, and manufacturable solutions. With a career grounded in mechanical engineering and over 7 years of hands-on experience across new product introduction (NPI), I’ve led multidisciplinary programs from design concept through rapid prototyping, validation, and production launch.My expertise lies in applying Design for Excellence (DFx) methodologies—including manufacturability (DFM), testability (DFT), and reliability (DFR)—to reduce development risk and accelerate innovation. I drive cross-functional collaboration by leading robust DFMEA reviews, formalizing GD & T standards, and mentoring engineers in best practices for mechanical integration, tolerance control, and risk analysis.At Amazon Robotics, I have helped accelerate hardware development cycles by launching prototype tooling under compressed schedules, resolving dimensional quality issues through root cause analysis, and scaling lessons from field failures into improved DFx guidance. I’m also a strong advocate for building inclusive engineering cultures—where clear communication, continuous learning, and shared accountability create better products and stronger teams. Whether drafting a white paper to align decision-makers, mentoring early-career engineers on DFMEA fundamentals, or solving high-ambiguity problems across subsystems, I bring technical rigor and practical execution to every challenge.Core Competencies:Design for X (DFx): DFM, DFT, DFA, DFRGD & T (ASME Y14.5), Dimensional Control, Tolerance Stack-upsDFMEA Facilitation, Risk MitigationRapid Prototyping, Tooling LaunchNPI Process Optimization, Field Failure AnalysisEngineering Change Control (ECO/DECO)Mechanical Systems Design (SolidWorks, FEA)Technical Writing: White Papers, Manufacturing Concept ProposalsStandards: IPC-620 WHMA Class II

Education

• Nova Southeastern University

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• University of Florida

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering