Responsibilities include concept generation, discussion and down-selecting; product component and module integration; enclosure design; prototype creation and demonstration; manufacturing process and fixture design; and product analysis and testing. Experience in designing mechanical components for high volume manufacturing is recommended, specifically injection molded parts, sheet metal components, die cast and machined parts.

Responsible for manufacturing research and development to solve complex problems that have direct impact to final product cost, quality and delivery of Portables products. Under broad goals and objectives, exercises judgment within general defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions to complex problems. - Sets standard practices and independently determines impact to design approaches and parameters to the final product. - Develops new and or improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineering. - Applies extensive expertise in all facets of mechanical product design. - Provides direction, guidance and resources to other engineering groups and project leaders as well as factory technicians. Acts as lead engineer on a variety of projects and participates in the project planning of major sub-projects. - Keeps abreast of all relevant technical trends and developments and incorporates them in appropriate assignments. Performs assignments in the following manufacturing engineering functions: - Design for Manufacturability - Provide early and on going manufacturing involvement to ensure new products are mechanically manufacturable. - Product Engineering - Works all phases of a product from concept to repeat manufacturing to end of life. Provides production support engineering with respect to technically complex testing methods, procedures and failure analysis. - Process Engineering - Designs and develops technically complex processes to improve quality and efficiency. - Failure/Data Analysis - Plans, develops and implements technically complex procedures for the testing and evaluation of soon to be released products. Specifies test to be performed, compiles data and makes recommendations for product design changes and final assembly standards. This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles.

A small, fast paced, customer driven designer and manufacturer of custom automation equipment for manufacturing environments.Worked to design code compliant, custom equipment for pick and place applications and material handling.Responsible for designing and drafting new equipment for varied tasks in a manufacturing environment.Responsible for the supervision of the installation of equipment in union and non-union facilities.Worked on projects for large companies in the automotive, aerospace, food production, as well as smaller manufacturers.Responsible for writing and formatting technical documents.

A growing $85 million manufacturer of custom and standard products for convenience store, grocery and retail chain markets. Worked to design customer driven, quality, UL approved products to be delivered to the market placeProactively pursued projects in tool design to cut manufacturing costs.Responsible for designing and drafting new parts to be used in a new product line and in existing products. Charged with documenting engineering changes of parts and assemblies already in manufacture. Tasked with production support in answering questions brought up during prototyping and manufacturing.Assisted in many customer specific design projects, including Target, Home Depot, Meijers, Food Lion, and others.Working under Mike Notheis and Stan Katz.