Marcus Silva

Independent Engineering Consultant — CAD, Automation & Industrial Projects

Dec 2024 - Present • 1 yr 5 mos

Led end-to-end engineering projects for direct industrial clients, covering the full project lifecycle: requirements gathering, parametric 3D modeling, design iteration, manufacturing documentation, and final delivery. • Managed a portfolio of 5 industrial clients alongside a 2-engineer team, with full ownership over technical and commercial deliverables. • Developed 32 technical concepts and proposals with a 22% conversion rate — 7 contracted projects, 5 delivered and 2 currently in progress. • Designed a custom transformer coil winding machine using parametric modeling, achieving 20% higher throughput than market alternatives — validated post-installation by the client. • Engineered heavy structural assemblies including overhead cranes, from parametric load-based modeling through manufacturing drawings to on-site installation. • Delivered multidisciplinary projects integrating parametric CAD, industrial automation, and additive manufacturing (FDM) into client-specific solutions.

Hardware Development Analyst — Project Coordination

Jul 2022 - Nov 2024 • 2 yrs 4 mos

Primary owner of the full development cycle for mechanical devices and technical solutions — including parametric CAD modeling, reusable design structures, additive manufacturing integration, and ISO-compliant technical documentation. • Designed and detailed 15+ mechanical devices with parametric geometries, reducing production costs through optimized material usage and manufacturing processes. • Built 30+ parametric 3D concept models for commercial proposals, accelerating design decision cycles with clients and stakeholders. • Led the implementation of a 3D printing farm management system, improving operational efficiency and reducing setup time across production runs. • Managed FDM 3D manufacturing workflows with systematic process control, reducing material waste and component rework. • Produced and maintained technical documentation packages in compliance with ISO standards and industrial safety regulations.