Daniel Gonzalez Gil - Lead CAD Engineer and Technical PM

Q: Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Seville, Spain and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Lead CAD Engineer and Technical PM at Freelancer .

Q: What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Freelancer , Lightyear , and AKKA GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Daniel also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Seville, Spain

Experience

Feb 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Seville, Spain

Lead CAD Engineer and Technical PM

Freelancer

Engineering and CAD development in aeronautic jigs & fixtures
Project management for acquisition processes in plastic design projects
Key challenges: Scope definition, offer creation, project setup & staffing

May 2022 - Mar 2023

11 months

Helmond, Netherlands

Technical Project Leader Interior Cabin

Lightyear

Coordination of concept phase development for complete Interior Core Cabin development (complete Interior Trim, Seats, Head Console)
Competencies including activities like high level time plan, section book, styling reviews, cost estimation and suppliers’ coordination
Key challenges: Development of comprehensive project plan, including project gate definition, tooling strategy and resource allocation

Jan 2016 - Apr 2022

6 years 4 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

Technical Project Leader / Lead CAD Engineer / Studio Design Engineer

AKKA GmbH

Extern: Lead Engineer at Lightyear (LY0 project) (03/2021 – 04/2022): Interior module responsible in full car development: Headliner, Head Console, Pillar & Trunk Trim, Carpet and Multimedia Devices integration
System responsible Seats at Grammer (10/2019 – 02/2020): Coordination of Lead CAD designers in development of backrest and armrest of seat for Industrial Construction Vehicles (metal structure, plastic parts, electromechanics) and interface to client; internal departments coordination: Tolerance, Simulation, DMU, PMO; key challenges: Development of high-level Time Plan in a very tight schedule, where constant lead time optimizations were requested
Tech. Project Leader Int/Ext (Ineos Grenadier) (10/2018 – 09/2019): Technical coordination of Exterior Modules development: Bumpers, Grill, Trim, Sealings, Accessories and Interior Modules: Seats, HVAC, Trim, Steering Wheel, Pedals; key challenges: Capacity and resources management in fast scaling teams (ramp-up from 3 engineers to 16 within one year)
Lead CAD Engineer Exterior (Ineos Grenadier) (10/2017 – 09/2018): 3D construction of exterior modules in rapid concept phase: Bumpers, Grill, Lights Integration, Exterior Trim; engineering tools: GD&T, FMEA, FEA, Test Plans
Extern: CAD Engineer at Bosch (Porsche Cluster) (01/2016 – 09/2017): Development (3D, 2D, properties definition) of Cluster components from concept to series: plastic parts, heat management components, speaker integration systems, PCBs, glass; CAD tool: Catia V5; 130 parts developed and market ready

Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

2 years 4 months

Holzgerlingen, Germany

Lead CAD Engineer Interior

Southco

Team responsible for development of locking and positioning systems (Fiat, Iveco, Maserati, Audi...) from concept to series: Glovebox, Center Console, Multimedia systems fixing
Interior/Exterior concept finalized from scratch (Ineos Grenadier)
Technical analysis: tolerance calculation, FMEA, FEA, Moldflow
Test Plan development, first off-tool-parts tracking

Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

1 year 8 months

Weissach, Germany

CAD Engineer

Gotech

3D construction of interior parts (plastic and metal sheet) for Porsche: Infotainment systems integration, cable harness elements, innovative charging station; CAD tool: Catia V5

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (11 years) and Aerospace and Defense (2 years).

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (13 years), Project Management (9 years), Quality Assurance (8.5 years), and Procurement (2 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with 14 years in automotive interior/exterior parts development. Highly skilled in leading international cross-functional teams from concept to series production phases. Experienced in Agile & Waterfall methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder coordination. PMP certified. Proficient in CAD (Catia V5/V6, Siemens NX), PLM and Project Management tools.

Skills

Competencies

Cross-functional Team Leadership
Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Communication Skills
Stakeholder, Client & Supplier Management
Process Implementation & Risk Management
Studio Design Engineer

It & Engineering Knowledge

Cad Software: Catia V5, Catia V6, Siemens Nx
Plm: Smarteam, Teamcenter, 3d Experience
Project Management Software: Ms Projects, Jira
Production Technologies: Plastic Injection, Metal Sheet, Metal Diecast, Composite Forming, Rapid Prototyping, Etc.
Engineering Tools: Gd&t, Fmea, Fea, Test Plans, Etc.

Languages

Spanish

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2001 - Mar 2011

Sevilla University

Industrial Engineer, Mechanical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Seville, Spain

Certifications & licenses

Pmp Certificate

PMI

Psm I (Scrum Master)

Srum.org

Pspo I (Product Owner)

Srum.org

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Seville, Spain and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead CAD Engineer and Technical PM, Technical Project Leader Interior Cabin, Technical Project Leader / Lead CAD Engineer / Studio Design Engineer.

What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Lead CAD Engineer and Technical PM at Freelancer.

What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Freelancer, Lightyear, and AKKA GmbH.

Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA). Daniel also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Daniel's education?

Daniel holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Sevilla University.

Does Daniel have any certificates?

Daniel has 3 certificates. These include: Pmp Certificate, Psm I (Scrum Master), and Pspo I (Product Owner).

What is the availability of Daniel?

Daniel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Daniel?

Daniel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.