Dan Frey, Cswe Email & Phone Number

Mamaroneck, New York, United States

- Designed new light fixture products in SolidWorks and improved models/documentation of existing products- Created product instruction/installation manuals for customer use in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign- Led project management team meetings to review pending, in-progress, and recently completed projects- Managed and trained engineering freelancer- Supported production team by designing jigs and fixtures to aid them in assembling products more efficiently and safely, and brainstorming solutions to other shop floor issues- Utilized Airtable cloud-based database tool to track, prioritize, streamline, and automate tasks- Created new internal standards and processes, and trained other team members on them- Wrote macro programs in SolidWorks API to automate common tasks and processes- Managed SolidWorks customization and configuration including templates/sheet formats, custom property tabs, and more- Created and maintained technical instruction guides and videos for performing various computer-based tasks in SolidWorks, Airtable, and other software- Maintained productivity, project timelines, and working relationships in a fully remote work setting

Mamaroneck, Ny

- Designed new light fixture products in SolidWorks and improved models/documentation of existing products- Created product instruction/installation manuals for customer use in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign- Supported production team by designing jigs and fixtures to aid them in assembling products more efficiently and safely, and brainstorming solutions to other shop floor issues- Utilized Airtable cloud-based database tool to track, prioritize, streamline, and automate tasks- Created new internal standards and processes, and trained other team members on them- Wrote macro programs in SolidWorks API to automate common tasks and processes- Managed SolidWorks customization and configuration including templates/sheet formats, custom property tabs, and more- Created and maintained technical instruction guides and videos for performing various computer-based tasks in SolidWorks, Airtable, and other software- Maintained productivity, project timelines, and working relationships in a fully remote work setting

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

- Provided SolidWorks and other engineering support services to clients

Zeeland, Mi

- Designed automated machines, hand tools, and other custom production line equipment using SolidWorks to allow for fabrication and assembly of new products, increase shop floor efficiencies, and improve ergonomics for line workers- Implemented and documented upgrades and modifications to existing production line equipment- Accounted for a variety of design factors and constraints - such as cost, manufacturability, weight, structural strength, and line takt time - while ensuring operational safety of all designs- Wrote over ten VBA macro programs in SolidWorks API to automate common time-consuming tasks- Created and maintained Excel templates and wrote over 3,000 lines of VBA code to streamline internal purchasing processes and dramatically reduce potential for errors- Managed SolidWorks customization and configuration including templates/sheet formats, weldment profile library feature parts, hole wizard/toolbox, material database, custom property tabs, and more- Took initiative to modernize and maintain department’s internal standards, resulting in a single easy-to-use guide to the team’s agreed-upon design processes and preferences- Created and maintained technical instruction guides for installing/customizing SolidWorks, obtaining MillerKnoll product data from Windchill/Creo, and other computer-based tasks- Helped team members solve SolidWorks-related challenges and other computer issues- Utilized Maximo online system to track and prioritize projects, find commonly used part numbers, and send build information to internal stakeholders- Oversaw two MakerGear 3D printers used to manufacture prototypes and functional machine parts, giving troubleshooting support to team members when needed and staying current on 3D printing trends- Trained other team members on internal standards and processes- Maintained productivity, project timelines, and working relationships in a hybrid-remote work setting

Zeeland, Mi

- Designed automated machines, hand tools, and other custom production line equipment using SolidWorks to allow for fabrication and assembly of new products, increase shop floor efficiencies, and improve ergonomics for line workers- Implemented and documented upgrades and modifications to existing production line equipment- Accounted for a variety of design factors and constraints - such as cost, manufacturability, weight, structural strength, and line takt time - while ensuring operational safety of all designs- Wrote VBA macro programs in SolidWorks API to automate common time-consuming tasks- Managed SolidWorks customization and configuration including templates/sheet formats, weldment profile library feature parts, hole wizard/toolbox, material database, custom property tabs, and more- Took initiative to modernize and maintain department’s internal standards, resulting in a single easy-to-use guide to the team’s agreed-upon design processes and preferences- Helped team members solve SolidWorks-related challenges and other computer issues- Oversaw two MakerGear 3D printers used to manufacture prototypes and functional machine parts, giving troubleshooting support to team members when needed and staying current on 3D printing trends

Interlochen, Mi

- Served customers deli meats, cheeses, and hot case items according to their requests- Prepared salads, sandwiches, and other prepackaged foods for customer purchase- Kept the deli area well stocked, clean, and organized

Detroit, Mi

- Created manufacturing drawings of sheet metal parts and assemblies using SolidWorks software- Updated existing manufacturing drawings to meet the company’s current drawing standards