Carlos Valenzuela
Long Beach
Summary
Versatile engineer with a proven track record in automotive, manufacturing, and motorsports industries. Expertise in design, fabrication, testing, and validation of prototype components and vehicles. Skilled in CAD design, CNC machines, welding, and data collection. Experienced in working with OEMs, managing supplier relationships, and providing rapid solutions for international clients. Strong background in both engineering and hands-on fabrication
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Test and Validation Engineer
Fisker Inc
04.2023 - Current
- Conduct extensive test drives of prototype vehicles on proving grounds and public roads
- Collect and manage CAN-BUS data using automotive data loggers
- Design and assemble custom wiring harnesses for CAN data collection
- Utilize CAD software and 3D printers to design testing tools and equipment
- Fabricate, machine, weld, and assemble test and transport equipment.
Manufacturing Engineer
IndiEV
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Develop chassis and suspension components for Electric Vehicles
- Test and validate pre-production components for manufacturing
- Design manufacturing components and tools using CAD
- Source suppliers and maintain relationships
- Modify and fabricate solutions using mills, lathes, and welding machines.
- Source suppliers of various components and maintain good relationships.
Manufacturing Engineer/Race Team Fabricator
Vance and Hines, LLC
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Develop welding processes and standards for exhaust systems
- Create CNC Tube Bending programs and calibrate CNC benders
- Implement programs for multiple axis CNC tube benders
- Troubleshoot and repair CNC machines
- Interfacing with OEMs such as BMW and Triumph to develop and manufacture DOT and EU homologation approved exhaust systems
- Provide diagnostics and solutions for international clients
- Train and supervise employees with TIG welding and CNC tube bending at local and international sites
- Oversees and approves 3D metrology operations/standards in manufacturing, R&D and quality control.
Lead Prototype Developer
Vance and Hines, LLC
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Design and fabricate prototype exhaust systems for mass production and race systems
- Designed and fabricated prototype exhaust systems for Harley Davidson, Ducati, BMW, and Triumph mass production and race systems.
• R&D of exhaust tube lengths, tubing diameters, and bend angles. Studied scavenging volume and sequences on header systems to maximize performance and reduce noise. - Designed and implemented exhaust muffler baffle systems for sound control and flow efficiency. • Fabricated and developed exhaust systems for Factory Harley Davidson NHRA and AFT/AMA teams.
Race Team Mechanic/Fabricator
Twins Turbo Motorsports Engineering
09.2006 - 06.2015
- Designed, developed, and campaigned race cars for professional and private race teams. • Traveling fabricator/mechanic for professional race teams
- Fabricated components from carbon fiber composites, aluminum, stainless, carbon and alloy steels using vertical mills, conventional lathes, TIG, MIG, Oxy-Acetylene welders and plasma cutters.
- Performed exotic car mechanical service and maintenance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Design Model Making And Rapid Prototyping
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA05.2010
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Test and Validation Engineer
Fisker Inc
04.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
IndiEV
03.2022 - 04.2023
Manufacturing Engineer/Race Team Fabricator
Vance and Hines, LLC
06.2018 - 03.2022
Lead Prototype Developer
Vance and Hines, LLC
08.2015 - 06.2018
Race Team Mechanic/Fabricator
Twins Turbo Motorsports Engineering
09.2006 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Design Model Making And Rapid Prototyping
Irvine Valley College