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A well-rounded professional with technical experience working in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Highly efficient and able to adapt to changing roles and requirements.Excellent communication skills derived from interfacing with engineers, sales, vendors, fabricators and customers.Extensive exposure to every phase of the product development process: managing, designing, developing, and testing.- 30+ years of experience in the field of enclosure and chassis design from various industries in particular the electronic, embedded systems, AI systems and telecommunication industry. Designing for harsh rugged environments.- Knowledge in a wide variety of manufacturing processes, including metal stamping, CNC machining, extrusion (metal and plastic), plastic injection and blow moulding, and die casting. These processes are also complimented with the selection of various materials and selection of finishes that are associated with them. Understanding of tool and dies, moulds, and jigs and fixtures.- Knowledge and understanding in many of the Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) processes in all materials.- Knowledge of fasteners, hardware and fastening process techniques.- Understanding of high and low volume production performed by various contract manufacturers and part vendors both locally and off shore.- Certified ISO Internal Auditor.- Understanding of ISO 9001-2000, ISO 13485-2003, NEBS (GR-CORE), MIL, UL, CSA, IPxx, MSHA, and RoHS/WEEE standards and compliances.- Knowledge in “Design for Manufacture and Assembly”.- CAD Software: SolidWorks 2021Specialties: Meet tight deadlinesNew Product Introduction3D VisualizationHigh attention to detail and qualitySheet Metal part designPlastic part designDie cast part designProduct/part design and developmentHands on work (building of models, prototypes, jigs/fixtures)Low and high volume production utilizing local and off-shore vendorsRapid prototyping3D Printing

Listed skills include Solidworks, Product Development, Sheet Metal, Design For Manufacturing, and 24 others.