Jose Luis Galaviz

About Jose Luis Galaviz

Talented Chassis Frame Development Lead and Subject Matter Expert adept at integrating resources into business operations and developing innovative technical solutions to diverse issues. Strong history of 25 years of experience managing highly effective teams to execute complex projects within stringent timeframes and leading structural product development programs with CAE/FEA and testing emphasis. Strong background in program development, structural simulation fatigue, crashworthiness, NVH in chassis testing and development, and multi-material grade selection with an outstanding history of working on projects from initial conception, development, and implementation. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to build and lead highly efficient teams, train technical personnel, and convey complex concepts in understandable terms. International experience in manufacturing and product development in Mexico, the UK, and the US. Fluent in Spanish and English. Specialties: CAE Expertise, Structural Impact Analysis, Composites, Lab Test (Test Rig Development), Fatigue and Durability Analysis, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH Analysis, Engineering Documentation, Nonlinear Analysis, Six Sigma, Cost / Budget Controls, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance Standards

Experience

1. Chassis Frame - Development Lead

   Stellantis

   Mar 2025 — Present · Auburn Hills, MI, US

   Manage frame development team RAM 1500 ICE, RAM 1500 REPB, RAM 1500 BEV- Manage the frame team for material cost optimization and VA/VE efforts for all frame programs

Education

• Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas

  Bachelor Mechanical Engineering, Strength of Materials, Fatigue, Vibrations

  1989 — 1994

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Elasticity, Advanced Dynamics

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Catia
• Structural Analysis
• Testing
• Manufacturing
• Chassis
• Abaqus
• Teamcenter
• Continuous Improvement
• Automotive Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Crash Analysis
• Composites Design
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Cae
• Ls-Dyna
• Durable Goods
• Optimization
• Hypermesh
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Product Design
• Six Sigma
• Components
• Gd&T
• Nx Unigraphics
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Finite Element Analysis
• Unigraphics
• Nastran
• Fatigue Analysis
• Simulations
• Fmea
• Injection Molding
• Automotive
• Durability Analysis & Testing
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Nvh
• Composites