# Arturo Llamazares

> Product Design @ Apple

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/arturollamazares

As a Manager of Product Design Engineering at Apple, I lead a very talented team of engineers to develop innovative, cutting-edge and safe solutions for autonomous technologies, working with the Special Projects Group. I have a strong background in solid mechanics and finite element analysis, as well as more than 20 years of experience in engineering design, testing, and simulation, using first principles to drive breakthrough innovation. I am passionate about creating products that combine function, aesthetics, quality, and reliability, and that meet the highest standards of excellence and customer satisfaction. I am an experienced team leader, with the ability to build, motivate, and manage global and cross-functional teams in multicultural environments. I am fluent in English, German, Spanish, and Catalan

## Work Experience
### Product Design Engineering Manager @ Apple
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Cupertino, California, United States
Special Projects Group | Autonomous Technologies

### Senior Product Design Engineer @ Apple
Jan 2015 – Jan 2021 | Cupertino, California, United States
Special Projects Group | Autonomous Technologies

### Technical Program Manager - Vehicle Exterior Systems @ AUDI AG
Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Ingolstadt, Germany
Program management in the development of Audi Q-Series exterior systems leading a team of CAD-, CAE-, and test engineers to achieve Audi targets in terms of function, cost, weight and styling, meeting the timing plan

### Lead Engineer - Exterior Concept Development Architect @ AUDI AG
Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 | Ingolstadt, Germany
Cross-functional coordination of the development of front & rear exterior systems and trim during the vehicle concept phase (bumper fascia, bumper beam, frontend/carrier, hood, fender). Bond bridge between CAD and CAE Departments (Parts & Vehicle Attributes)

### Vehicle Safety Engineer @ AUDI AG
Jan 2006 – Jan 2010 | Ingolstadt, Germany
Pedestrian protection performance development, validation and homologation.
Managed CAE and testing engineers

### Team Leader CAE & Project Manager @ Applus+ IDIADA
Jan 2003 – Jan 2006 | Ingolstadt, Germany
Vehicle safety / Pedestrian protection / Low speed crash / Bumper systems
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Business development

### CAE Engineer @ Applus+ IDIADA
Jan 2002 – Jan 2003 | Barcelona, Spain
Vehicle safety / Pedestrian protection
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

### Manufacturing Design Engineer Internship @ Hewlett-Packard
Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 | Barcelona, Spain
Development and improvement of the manufacturing process and equipment


## Education
### Master's degree in Industrial Engineering
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

### Graduate Thesis in Mechanical Engineering
Technische Universität Darmstadt


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/arturollamazares
- Portfolio: http://www.apple.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13