Angel Velilla Cabalin
Mechanical Design Engineer
10+ years’ experience in mechanical design and prototyping across marine, renewable energy and automotive sectors.
Extensive hands-on experience with unmanned surface vessel (USV) platforms, including build, commissioning and at-sea validation.
In-depth knowledge of DFMA, FEA and design for manufacturability within regulated engineering environments.
Mechanical engineer experience on wave energy converter projects, including technical oversight and workshop-based prototyping.
Experience integrating hydrogen fuel cell systems for marine vessels, ensuring compliance with MCA and Lloyd’s regulations.
Structured approach to problem solving with high technical comprehension and practical engineering skills.
SolidWorks Certified Professional (CSWP), proficient in Inventor, Nastran and additive manufacturing.
Project Experience
Blue Star and Blue Horizon wave energy converters – design for manufacturability and assembly.
REAV60 (6.0m hybrid diesel-electric USV) – build, commissioning and operational testing.
REAV28 – payload housing and bridge structure design.
Led mechanical design coordination for an innovative USV-based LARS system enabling ROV deployment, collaborating with multiple partners and clients. (AROWIND)
Novel offshore anchoring system – mechanical and geotechnical test rig development.
Hydrogen fuel cell integration – design and regulatory compliance for marine vessels.
Intelligent Valve Technology demonstrator – concept-to-production mechanical design in automotive R&D.