Ben Schaub, Mid Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Gaithersburg, Md, Us

- Function as the chief mechanical design engineer across departments to create B2B and B2C solutions, update legacy products, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, lead R&D efforts, and bridge the gap between electrical and mechanical engineering- Currently, leading the research, development, design, and engineering of a consumer biometric device for a private client; operating as the principal engineer on the project (collaboration, coordination, sourcing, electro-mechanical integration)- Manage contract engineers and designers; collaborate with internal manufacturing, machine shop, and external manufacturers of custom parts, components, packaging, and assemblies to produce quality American-made products- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, consult and collaborate with external stakeholders, update and create parts, drawings, renderings, and assembly instructions for products made by sheet-metal, CNC, and injection molding; develop PCB, FPC, and rigid-flex footprints

- Drive success as a trusted high-end design consultant, delivering valuable concepts that consistently meet client needs and objectives, achieving a client satisfaction rate of 100%- Develop a diverse range of hardware, graphic, and multimedia design solutions independently for multiple clients, including PetSmart Corporate, CR Bard Cardiovascular, Arizona State University, PayPal, Aurality, multiple entrepreneurs, and small businesses- Contribute to an extensive design portfolio consisting of product designs, packaging concepts, infographics, videos, renderings, marketing collateral, digital graphics, illustrations, and training materials

Herndon, Virginia, Us

- Spearheaded the design and development of Intraoral Dental Scanners from concept to production- Successfully met quality system and regulatory requirements of US FDA, Health Canada, Brazil ANVISA , Korean FDA and various other regulatory bodies for usability/ergonomics, human factors, biocompatibility, product safety, product packaging and sterilization. - Product conformed to medical device design control requirements of FDA 21CFR820 and ISO13485- Developed a comprehensive understanding of project requirements, target audience, and business objectives by working with cross-functional teams, which included Electrical, System, Mechanical, and Optical engineers- Createed parts, assemblies, and drawings for various materials and manufacturing processes, including custom optical assemblies, PCB/FPC footprint and critical component placement, CNC metal, stamped metal, injection-molded plastic components, and OTS hardware- Drove innovation within a compact, international, and diverse team of engineers and scientists, leading to the development of a scanning technology that outperformed the capabilities of major competitors

Herndon, Virginia, Us

- Generated detailed sketches, 3D models, prototypes, and mock-ups to effectively communicate design concepts to stakeholders- Partnered with on-site manufacturing teams to develop, and refine production by creating assembly documents, troubleshooting fabrication issues, designing and fabricating fixtures, evaluating returned products, and optimizing workflow- Cultivated strong relationships with 10+ domestic and international suppliers including travel to China, guaranteeing quality and timeliness of prototypes, tooling, jigs, and final parts for approval

Herndon, Virginia, Us

- Managed international labeling, conducted external testing, and met all regulatory requirements for medical product production, resulting in a 100% compliance rating- Generated and refined design concepts based on user feedback, technical feasibility, and market trends, resulting in a product optimized for manufacturability, reliability, and quality standardsCoordinated simultaneous projects, including packaging development and testing, re-branding for OEM customers, cross-departmental consultations, and concept/feasibility exploration

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

- Guided cross-functional teams between Marketing and Engineering departments to develop innovative product designs, expanding the market reach of laser processing technology- Leveraged a research-based approach, analyzing academic literature, patents, and comparable technologies to develop cost-effective designs.- Produced graphic materials for proposals, marketing materials, and technical documentation, including 3D renderings, computer animations, graphics, and design sketches

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

- Achieved mass production of 300+ designs, including brands like National Geographic Kids, Martha Stewart Pets, and Kong, sold in major retailers like PetSmart, Petco, and Tractor Supply Company- Developed and optimized technical product designs for manufacturing, packaging, and budget requirements through research, design, 3D modeling, prototyping, and rendering- Implemented innovative design practices via concept exploration, research, ideation, sketching, mockups, 3D modeling, prototyping, and rendering; optimized design for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping

Mesa, Arizona, Us

Masters Of Industrial Design, Industrial Design

Bachelors Of Fine Art, Multimedia

Studio Art