Adrian Esparza
Smyrna
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with experience in product development and project management. Seeking new opportunities to continue growing personally and professionally, develop new competencies, face new challenges, promote excellence and contribute to the achievements of organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Engineer
Trane Technologies
12.2021 - 10.2025
- Develop HVAC refrigeration and airflow systems to meet performance requirements, regulatory requirements, quality goals, and cost targets.
- Utilize AHRI 340/360 standard to meet performance and reliability requirements.
- Safety requirements are tested under UL-60335-2-40.
- Review and understand the technical feasibility of product and internal requirements.
- Complete system integration tasks including: engineering design, layouts and design reviews.
- Support the creation of the documentation package to ensure documentation reflects the design intent and that all required documents are completed on time and to the satisfaction of the internal customers.
- Manage the laboratory testing to complete the product validation in support of project goals.
- Experience with application of various components used within HVAC systems such as coils, compressors, motors, and fans.
Project Engineer
JPW Industries
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Create and implement innovative designs and features on new products using finite element and machine design analysis.
- Develop new innovative machines (lathes, drill presses, strut cutter) utilizing mechanical engineering principles.
- Utilize Microsoft projects for schedule generation on new product development projects and follow the stage gate process method for product development.
- Ensure high quality standards are met on all products by implementing custom test plans and insuring CSA and UL standards are met.
- Conduct cross cultural communication with International Engineering Team to meet budget and timeline.
- Cost analysis is performed on various quotes from different suppliers understanding shipping, customs and other variables affecting final cost.
- Responsible for the successful launch of new products by assisting in any technical issues that arise in the process.
- Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, drawings, and engineering change requests (ECR).
- Participated with suppliers and International engineering team to solve design issues with existing product and new developing product.
- Accurately track and understand the status of a project.
- Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, & Finance in order to achieve the desired goal.
Design Engineer
Goodman Manufacturing
02.2014 - 06.2017
- I am involved in all aspects of HVAC product design using tolerance, thermodynamics, finite element and computational fluid dynamic analysis.
- Create, revise, and sustain HVAC product designs (Residential & Light commercial) utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
- Manage project schedules related to new and existing product designs and also product development through stage gate process.
- Coordinate project work internally with the other departments (Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing) and suppliers to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
- Creating test plans, documentation and analyzing test results for the project.
- Collaborated with fabrication department to solve design issues, in a fast-paced environment.
- Designed heat exchanger tube support for reducing vibrations in small& medium chassis light commercial (Gas combustion models).
- Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analysis, drawings, and engineering change requests (ECR).
- Assist Manufacturing with product launches and issue resolution.
- Worked on cost reduction and quality improvement projects for Light commercial (blower and motor).
- Develop Engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
- Participate on cross functional teams to launch products and support product improvement.
- Drive continuous improvement projects related to product design and quality.
- Work with suppliers to improve quality and resolve product issues.
Development Engineer
Unipres North America Inc.
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Prepare Engineering Quotations and direct response for quotations (“RFQ”) and design changes from our customers, including the establishments of manufacturing process, tooling line-ups and associate performance specifications and cost.
- Resolve any technical product design or performance issues with customers.
- Issue and control Design change information, coordinate delivery schedules with customers and Unipres internal manufacturing departments.
Mechanical Engineer
Hubbell Lighting
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Responsibilities included creating and modifying drawings for a manufacturing assembly line and working with engineers to design and fabricate new parts.
- I was able to develop an understanding of the SAP computer software used for BOM updates and the creation of new parts and prints for the production line.
- Working with faculty in the manufacturing plant conducting and evaluating tests needed to comply with various codes and standards allowed me to gain practical engineering skills.
Education
M.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Mississippi State University
08.2022
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Tennessee State University
05.2011
Skills
- Product Development
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Team Work
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Pro-E
- SolidWorks
- FEA (ABAQUS)
- GD&T
- MS Projects
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Supplier management
Websites
Certification
Professional Engineer
License # 125048
Timeline
Product Engineer
Trane Technologies
12.2021 - 10.2025
Project Engineer
JPW Industries
12.2018 - 05.2021
Design Engineer
Goodman Manufacturing
02.2014 - 06.2017
Development Engineer
Unipres North America Inc.
04.2013 - 02.2014
Mechanical Engineer
Hubbell Lighting
03.2012 - 12.2012
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Tennessee State University
M.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Mississippi State University