Jose (Carlos) S.
Senior Concept Engineer
Experience
Feb 2017 - May 2025
8 years 4 monthsSweden
Senior Concept Engineer
Zeekr (Geely Group)
- Co-led complex, cross-functional projects across design, engineering, manufacturing, and safety delivering innovative products from concept through production.
- Drove agile development through structured sprints, proactively resolving blockers to ensure on-time delivery of high-stakes milestones.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders to align project goals with technical feasibility, business objectives, and user needs.
- Conducted international market research and competitive analysis (EU, US, China) to validate product-market fit and shape scalable, localized strategies.
- Turned customer and user insights into actionable roadmaps and feature specs, ensuring alignment with compliance, safety, and usability standards across regions.
- Co-led development of Zeekr M-Vision, an autonomous vehicle platform co-developed with Waymo, delivering a user-centric, AI-integrated solution that met stringent international regulatory and market requirements.
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
1 year 1 monthUnited States
Mechanical Design Engineer
Honda R&D Americas
- Applied GD&T principles to develop accurate and manufacturable mechanical designs.
- Translated conceptual ideas into detailed CAD models, sketches, and prototypes balancing aesthetics with feasibility.
- Conducted design reviews with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions and improve efficiency.
- Benchmarked competitive products to identify opportunities for design enhancements.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards throughout the mechanical design process.
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
4 years 1 monthMexico
Mechanical Design Engineer
Ford Motor Company
- Utilized GD&T principles in the development of mechanical designs.
- Developed 3D CAD models and drawings to support mechanical designs.
- Responsible for designs that are aligned with the brand identity and marketing strategies of the company.
- Ensured designs were feasible for manufacturing and production.
Summary
Product Manager with 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver advanced technologies across autonomous systems and mobility platforms. Proven track record of managing complex, high-impact projects from concept to production in fast-paced, regulated environments.
Combines systems thinking and user empathy to drive execution of strategies that are both technically feasible and aligned with business and market needs.
Passionate about driving innovation through structured execution—especially at the intersection of technology, compliance, and global scalability.
Languages
Spanish
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
ElementarySwedish
ElementaryEducation
Jul 2007 - Jun 2012
Universidad Panamericana
Bachelor · Mechatronics Engineering · Mexico City, Mexico
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