-Contract position to determine best product lifecycle management solution for mid size consumer product company specializing in performance camera storage containers and accessories. -Began implementation of PTC Arena PLM after guiding the product team through workshops on product definition, change management and vendor collaboration. -Solution met the needs of a multidisciplinary product team creating hardware and apparel, blending both teams workflows to be as repeatable and predictable as possible.

-Built and led team responsible for hardware engineering design tools including mechanical and electrical CAD tools, CAE simulation and CAM software, product data and lifecycle management, engineering documentation and training.-Managed change management team to facilitate design changes, bill of materials and SKU structure updates and cross-departmental approval alignment through ECR/ECN process. -Grew business relationships with partner teams in Operations, IT and senior leadership to develop, deploy and maintain PDM/PLM tools across the global product development organization.-Defined and improved the workflow of hardware data within the Product, Operations and Supply Chain teams as well as collaboration with teams external to Peloton by implementing Solidworks PDM and Windchill PLM and passing to downstream ERP systems to manage a decade of releases.-Scaled organization from startup to enterprise system configuration by implementing tools automation and measuring data to prioritize and drive ongoing tool enhancements.-Developed the support and training infrastructure for the global product development organization and 3rd party partners on design tools, product development process, CAD best practices, and lifecycle management through virtual training, JIRA support tickets and Confluence documentation database.-Mentored and guided direct reports through goal creation measurable through key process indicators as well as providing feedback on project progress, opportunities for advancement, and performance management.

-Design, developed and implemented SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) system used across global organizations for all 3D and 2D CAD data.-Developed product life cycle process for generating and releasing parts and assemblies to production.-Collaborated with product development team across the organization to create a unified drawing standard for all mechanical components.-Created component and assembly drawings for current and next generation men’s grooming products with GD&T callouts and dimensions to convey design intent to vendors and quality engineering department.

-Aided in designing injection molded plastic components, sheet metal and cast metal parts for 3D printers, scanners and accessories -Created engineering drawings and documentation with necessary GD&T callouts and dimensions to convey design intent to vendors and quality engineering department -Provided CAD support to junior engineering staff using SolidWorks to help convey design intent and best practices for 3D modeling. -Supported sustaining engineering in CAD creation for all cost down projects for current products. -Created production line layout drawings for process engineering department and aided in floor plan design of new factory layout. -Created process documentation detailing best practices for 3D CAD model and 2D drawing creation as well as ECO release process.

-Designed conveyor belt systems for assembly lines and packaging machinery in various food and beverage companies throughout Northeastern United States-Produced drawings and 3D models using Solidworks and AutoCAD for the production team to manufacture conveyor assemblies. -Generated Bill of Materials and spare parts catalogs and developed marketing documentation showcasing new product developments for sales and company website usage.

-Drove production manufacturing processes through work instructions and fixture design for all battery, adapter and charger assemblies designed primarily for military communication devices. -Designed enclosures for batteries, adapters and chargers created through plastic injection molding as well as various mechanical components such as contacts and PC board layouts. -Assisted in automating welding and sealing processes as well as laser engraving marking for high volume battery products.