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 Collaborated on the patenting and commercialization of products using bio-sourced and biodegradable non-woven mats made from nano-fibers produced via solution blow spinning Managed the development of machinery and test equipment using SOLIDWORKS Led the development of over 50 nanofiber formulations for home and industrial cleaning applications with the best outperforming the industry best practice by an order of magnitude Presented results to client company’s executive board and Center director for the USDA Western Regional Research Center Worked with major household cleaning company to decrease the environmental impact of their products and packaging by finding lower toxicity, higher degradability alternatives Designed multiple sustainable packaging options using soluble and edible films, biopolymers, papers, and composites Leveraged existing standards (ASTM D6400, ISO 14851) and developed new methods for determining the degradation of materials in soil and aqueous conditions

 Designed and developed machinery for manufacturing low-density, compostable, novel, polymer-based packaging using SOLIDWORKS and PDM Developed process for creating low-density packaging via batch and continuous methods Created and implemented test regimen to evaluate and optimize polymer blends Maintained, upgraded, and operated solid-state foaming and thermoforming equipment Interfaced with manufacturers and distributors to create prototype runs of packaging for sale Partnered with manufacturers to design and integrate proprietary upgrades with existing systems

 Developed new product concept 3D CAD models and marketing materials using SOLIDWORKS Produced concept models and fabrication drawings of bulk material handling tools integrating data from on-site survey and flow simulation Assisted Advertising Dept. by creating animation and still images for use in brochures and videos Collaborated with agricultural equipment manufacturer to complete in-field testing of new equipment and create solutions for problems identified during testing.  Updated existing models and created new designs to address deficiencies identified in field trials

 Managed a project with multiple engineers and technicians Worked independently and as a team member on multiple projects with short deadlines Designed and manufactured automated aircraft assembly machinery Develop 3D CAD models and drawings in SOLIDWORKS and CATIA V5 Purchased components and materials for machining Coordinated with customers, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines Assembled and tested completed subsystems Installed and managed certification of equipment meeting ISO and CE standards