Daniela Ortiz
About Daniela Ortiz
Daniela Ortiz is a Senior Design Release Engineer at Karma Automotive, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in automotive engineering, having previously held various positions at General Motors and other organizations.
Work at Karma Automotive
Daniela Ortiz has been employed at Karma Automotive as a Senior Design Release Engineer since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for conducting benchmarking studies for new automotive programs, focusing on enhancing interior trim designs. She collaborates with the Design Studio to provide feasibility studies for A surface designs in automotive interiors. Additionally, she coordinates cross-functional meetings with suppliers and engineering teams to ensure the seamless integration of interior components. Daniela utilizes the Jira system for effective problem tracking and resolution in engineering projects.
Previous Experience at General Motors
Prior to her current role, Daniela Ortiz worked at General Motors in various engineering capacities. She served as a Design Release Engineer for two months in 2021 at the Toluca Regional Engineering Center. Her tenure at General Motors also includes roles as a Product Assembly Engineer from 2019 to 2021, a Technical Design Lead Engineer for ten months in 2018, and a Design Engineer from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she completed a Design Engineering Internship in 2014 at the same center.
Education and Expertise
Daniela Ortiz earned her degree in Electromechanical Engineering with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing Processes from Instituto Tecnológico de Toluca, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She also obtained an English Proficiency Certificate from Harmon Hall in 2009. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her engineering roles in the automotive industry.
Teaching Experience
In addition to her engineering roles, Daniela Ortiz has experience in education. She worked as an English Teacher at Georgal Idiomas from 2012 to 2013, where she taught at Nissan's Nistec in-plant. This experience contributed to her communication skills and ability to work in diverse environments.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Daniela Ortiz has developed a range of technical skills throughout her career. She conducts packaging studies and typical sections for cost estimation and architectural development in automotive interiors. Her expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams and conducting feasibility studies enhances her contributions to automotive design projects.