# Julio Quintero > Product Design & Development Consultant Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/julioquintero ## Work Experience ### Co-Founder & Principal @ Bilio Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Oakland, CA Bilio is a product design, development, and manufacturing company founded on a truth to materials, technology, data science, and local engineering. We are an equipped prototyping and fabrication facility working globally with strategic partners ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. ### Product Design & Development Lead - Soft Goods @ Apple Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Cupertino, CA Responsibilities - Led and outfitted the Apple Soft Goods R&D Lab / Makerspace and pioneered the way 'soft good'​ industrial design deliverables and product design engineering requests are fostered, managed, and made internally - before bringing overseas for production. Involved in the entire product creation process through 'proof of concept'​ iterations, 2D sketching, 3D CAD, hands-on model making, in-house and factory level prototyping, tooling design, assembly, vendor relations, technical research and development, engineering, DFM proposals, testing and analysis, operations engagement, mass manufacturing, and final production overseas. Products & Prototypes - WATCH bands, straps, loops, buckles, lug attachments, magnet assemblies, charging docks, retail displays, and packaging. iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus covers and cases. iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad mini, iPad mini 2, and iPad mini 3 covers and cases. Made and delivered thousands of in-house prototypes and functional models for special projects, board meetings, industrial design studio reviews, and product engineering 'design of experiments'. ### Product Design Engineer - iPad @ Apple Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Cupertino, CA • Designed and engineered complex molded plastic, machined and formed metal parts for various iPad products and accessories • Managed manufacturing process improvement efforts with interdisciplinary teams including speaker, enclosure, tooling, and in-region teams • Designed production fixturing process for aluminum enclosure • Worked closely with vendors in Asia throughout design and prototyping, remotely and in-person • Made significant contributions to iPad mini design and development • Worked on the design and manufacture of Smart Cover and Smart Case product lines ### Mechanical Design Engineer @ Gates Underwater Products Jan 2007 – Jan 2011 | San Diego, CA • Design engineer of complex products from concept to production. • Review customer specifications documents. • Release Solid-works design data to production • Work with shop personnel and machinists in developing prototype process, milling machine code (G-codes) and setups for the machines, including proofing, and general production process. • Oversee production and troubleshooting on all production products that I have released. • Work with customers on production issues and change requests. • Supervised a mechanical design engineering team for major underwater video camera housings. This included personnel management, planning and budgeting, technical design, working documents, project management, and quality control. ### Mechanical Engineer - Product Design @ J.J. Plastic Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 • Entry level position as a mechanical engineer. • Developed skills in Solid-works and AutoCAD (2D and 3D) • Designed and modeled plastic parts and mold design. • Read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings. • Experienced with metal fabrication techniques and injection molding. • Trained in shop maintenance and supervision including the operation of generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, and controls. • Trained personnel in safety systems, and effective operations. • Planned and organized work teams. • Maintained quality control of all work. ## Education ### BS Mechanical Engineer in Engineering UNEFA ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/julio-quintero-57052034 --- Source: https://flows.cv/julioquintero JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/julioquintero/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13