Perform a wide range of Design and Engineering functions including: completing custom product designs, development of standard product designs, sales and manufacturing support, material procurement and more. Designs involved a combination of mechanical, structural, and hydraulic components.

Managed and conducted all Product Design Engineering responsibilities within the company including: enhancements to current products, custom product designs, new product development, product quality assurance, and sales and manufacturing support. Designs involved a combination of mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and electrical components. Primary activities included bill of material structuring; component and system design calculations; supplier collaboration; use of Solidworks 3D solid modeling software for development of part models, assemblies, detailed drawings, FEA/stress analysis; and component and system testing and design verification.

Performed a wide range of Product Design Engineering functions including: improvements to current products, custom product designs, product testing and evaluation, sales and manufacturing support, and more. Designs involved a combination of mechanical, structural, and hydraulic components. Frequent activities included complete bill of material structuring, component and system design calculations, supplier collaboration, standards compliance evaluations, use of Solidworks 3D solid modeling software for development of part models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and performing structural analysis/FEA. Provided technical support for product engine programs, setting engine specifications, design implementation, and emission compliance.

Managed and conducted all Product Design Engineering responsibilities within the company.

Managed and conducted new product projects through all stages of product development including: conceptual design; prototype design and fabrication; supplier coordination; costing of prototype and production parts and tooling; development of test criteria and procedures; and evaluated test data analysis to confirm safety, quality, and standards compliance. Created detailed product models and drawings using 3D CAD software, developed complete bills of material, and provided detailed product specifications, and production support. Led design reviews and cross functional team meetings as needed throughout projects. Component designs included: sheet metal, plastics, and powdered metals. System designs include application of engines, transaxles, bearings, springs, brake systems, drive systems, steering systems and a variety of other power transmission componentry.

Electric Truck Design Engineer (11/99-4/00): Responsible for improvement of electric truck design; vehicle capacity, safety, and stability calculations; and technical support for Production, Sales, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Clark dealers, customers, and component suppliers.Upright Design Engineer (5/98-11/99): Responsible for all aspects of Upright design including: product enhancements, specialty designs, and new product development. Upright design involved a combination of mechanical, structural and hydraulic design. Also responsible for bill of material structuring; performing system design calculations; supplier collaboration; and 3-D solid modeling for development of part models, assemblies, and detailed drawings.