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Versatile and Talented Design Engineering Professional with experience in designing, prototyping and piloting new products and technology systems from concept through production. Extensive work in electro-mechanical packaging and managing small teams. Possess demonstrable mechanical and process aptitude, creativity, experience of 6 Sigma and ISO requirements, but know that processes themselves will not create elegant solutions.Enjoy tinkering and creating, which has given a good knowledge of various manufacturing processes while designing parts, assemblies, and systems. Create fresh, or work with other's design concepts, and turn them into beautiful, viable, and manufactureable products, while understanding process goals and manufacturing limitations. Carried several products from concept sketches through manufactured goods.Managed a machine shop, and teams of engineers and designers. Currently a board member of Brevard Machinist Apprenticeship Program.Skill set includes:SolidWorksPro/EPrototypingMachine and wood shopsPlastics (injection, blow, rotational, over-, and vacuum molding)JewelryMetal, plastic extrusion3D printers and DMLS6-SigmaASME Y14Various industries include:Power generationAutomotiveConsumer electronicsMedicalAviationOff-road construction equipmentAutomationSome projects include:MEMS technology endoscopePitch control systems for multi-megawatt wind turbinesTest and weld fixturing equipment for airline engine fire suppression systemsConsumer productsAutomotive storage systemsHigh speed and manual automation equipment for medical and industrial productsWorked on several off-road construction vehicles, including cabin work for skid steer loaders, internal and external backhoe components, and as cab configuration lead for a small wheel loader. Lead the outsource team that designed a solar inverter distribution system which won company's internal “Most innovative new product for 2012”.

Listed skills include Product Design, Industrial Design, Product Development, Design For Manufacturing, and 26 others.