As a Design Engineer for high-end retail store fixtures, I take the vision and requirements from the customer and produce furniture and fixtures that keep aesthetics, production values, and price in balance.-produce designs directly used in the production of furniture in-house and by outside manufacturers.-Communicate with vendors, factory employees, and the customer (through PMs) regularly to translate ideas into value engineered parts.

Handled the design of tools and machinery used in the remanufacturing of car water pumps and turbochargers while exhibiting strong problem-solving skills, manufacturing knowledge, and creativity.• Continuous interaction with and feedback from engineers, quality control, machinists, and floor workers to constantly improve tooling and processes for efficiency, comfort, and quality• Juggled various projects on a daily basis from design concept to implementation on the factory… Show more Handled the design of tools and machinery used in the remanufacturing of car water pumps and turbochargers while exhibiting strong problem-solving skills, manufacturing knowledge, and creativity.• Continuous interaction with and feedback from engineers, quality control, machinists, and floor workers to constantly improve tooling and processes for efficiency, comfort, and quality• Juggled various projects on a daily basis from design concept to implementation on the factory floor• Played integral part in the documentation, updating, and trouble-shooting of tooling for departmental move to Mexico• Illustrated smart tooling design through extensive understanding of CAD systems, hands-on experience with machining, and understanding of various manufacturing processes• Collaborated on introduction of new product through reverse engineering/design and process implementation and documentation Show less

• Effectively communicated with engineers and other manufacturing employees to improve efficiency in manufacturing processes and overall productivity of the plant by improving its layout design• Designed a 75 ton hydraulic press used in compression molding to produce tubing of various diameters• Reverse-engineered existing parts for replacement and update of drawing files