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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Lead Design Engineer for the Gen3 40V Battery featured on the newly released HVRPWR 40V 12” Upright with Tools.• Responsible for creating multiple 'Best Practice' documents for a variety of techniques and standards.• Responsible for multiple training sessions on a variety of topics from CAD techniques to Best Practices to implementing Standard Interfaces in designs.• Lead Design Engineer for Hoover Commercial 40V Dual Bay Charger (see media below).• Lead Design Engineer for Hoover PowerScrub XL+ Carpet Cleaner (see media below). The Lead Design Engineer for this project oversees anywhere from 4-6 Mechanical Design Engineers at a time as indirect reports. In addition, the Lead Design Engineer is a contributor to the design on the most complex tasks. • Lead Design Engineer for the Nozzle on Powerdash Pet Hardfloor Cleaner (see media below).• Lead Design Engineer for the Nozzle on ONEPWR™ Evolve Pet™ Cordless Vacuum (See media below).• Co-Lead Design Engineer for ONEPWR® SmartWash Cordless Carpet Cleaner (See media below).• Lead Design Engineer for ONEPWR Cordless Battery Gen 2 (See media below).

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Lead Design Engineer for the MPWR™ 40V Cordless Battery, Upright Vacuum, and Backpack Vacuum (See media below).• Lead Design Engineer for the revolutionary lithium ion cordless vacuum that is engineered with POD Technology to contain dust and dirt for an easy, mess-free disposal. (See media below).• Lead Design Engineer on highly stylized electro-mechanical products such as handheld vacuums, upright vacuums, air purifiers, task lights, and blowers.• Projects are highly stylized and must meet very specific design intent. Advanced Surfacing and Design for Moldability are of utmost importance.• Projects are also complex electro-mechanical assemblies with many different manufacturing processes. I work closely with Electrical Engineering on a regular basis. Manufacturing processes include plastic injection molding, aluminum and magnesium die casting, sheetmetal, rotary molding, fabric with resin overmolding, etc.• Highly skilled at designing for moldability and working closely with suppliers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and implementing design changes to meet supplier capabilities.• Skilled at using Stress Analysis software to set up, analyze, and optimize designs of critical components. • Responsible for authoring Creo training material and teaching techniques in a group setting.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

• Responsible for Design Engineering of floor care and filtration products. Projects include upright vacuums, hand held vacuums, robotic vacuums, backpack vacuums, and air purifiers.• Projects are highly stylized and must meet very specific design intent. Advanced Surfacing and Design for Moldability are of utmost importance.• Projects are also complex electro-mechanical assemblies with many different manufacturing processes. I work closely with Electrical Engineering on a regular basis. Manufacturing processes include plastic injection molding, aluminum and magnesium die casting, sheetmetal, rotary molding, fabric with resin overmolding, etc.• Also responsible for maintaining Mechanical Workshop and communicating to all users.

Freelance Mechanical Engineering and DesignPATENT APPLICATION #20070155228: Automatic Leveling Mount System for Pan and Tilt Camera SystemFiled: December 5, 2006(For Client: Intec Video Systems)

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Principal Engineer/Mechanical Shop Manager (January 2015 - Present)Senior Product Development Engineer/Mechanical Shop Manager (March 2013 - January 2015)• Responsible for the design of Audio/Video (A/V) and networking equipment including in-wall Versabox, A/V racks, TV Mounts, HDMI Switchers, Motorized Recessed Screens, network switches, etc.• Designs consist of various production methods including injection molded plastic, sheetmetal, castings and electro-mechanical assemblies.• Specify and acquire Mechanical Shop equipment and manage day to day shop activities.• Responsible for training and mentoring all Pro/E users. Write all training material (available upon request).• One direct report.

Responsible for design of Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and other security devices using AM and RF technologies.Design devices consisting of electro-mechanical products which include components such as injection molded housings, die castings, sheetmetal contacts, and printed circuit boards (PCBs) with wiring.Handle all designs from concept to production. Write parameters for assigned projects including scheduling (Gantt charts), cost data, serviceability, and functional requirements. Approve tooling and assure that projects meet the parameters as well as schedule, appearance and costs.Make all calculations necessary to satisfy strength, loads and performance. Create detailed drawings of all components using GD&T when necessary. Assign and specify materials, finishes, heat treatments, platings, etc. Incorporate assembly steps and bill of materials into assembly drawings.Supervise construction and testing of pilot run models assigned. Write test procedures as required. Analyze test data and make recommendations accordingly.Work closely with Electrical Engineers, Product Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Quality Engineers from inception to project completion.Use PDM/Link to manage all data including release states and revision control.Manage Engineering Model Shop. Responsible for ordering and organizing equipment, and mentoring Model Shop users on safe use of equipment.Responsible for training and mentoring all Pro/E users. Write all training material (available upon request).PATENT Granted. #20090303046: Cable Lock Closure With Defeat ProtectionFiled: June 24,2012PATENT APP. #20100133126: Locking Device for Tote BinFiled: December 3, 2009PATENT APP. #20090102666: Merchandise Tag With Alarming Features For Securing Tag To MerchandiseFiled: December 16, 2008PATENT APP. #13/213,711: ANTI-THEFT SECURITY DEVICEFiled: August 18, 2011PATENT APP. #13/248,369: MULTI-TOOL PROTECTION DEVICEFiled: September 29,2011

Responsible for design of new Computer on Wheels (COW) medical cart for hospital use from the ground up. Designed a counterbalance lift system for the cart that was new and unique.Cart consisted of various materials and processes including aluminum extrusion, sheetmetal, injection molded parts, gas assist injection molding and sand casting.Managed one direct report.PATENT APPLICATION #20080250989: Workstation, Filed: January 25, 2008

Camberley, Surrey, Gb

Responsible for design of child restraint systems and strollers to comply with ASTM and FMVSS-213 standards.Emphasis on semi-crystalline polymers such as polypropylene and nylon. Responsible for material selection and research on new materials.Performed Mold Fill analyses to determine proper gate locations and quality predictions.Responsible for overseeing injection molding tool transfers from overseas to local molder.Set up MCAD standards for company and trained staff on best practices.Trained Engineering staff in Pro/Engineer basic to advanced techniques in a classroom setting. Write all training material (available upon request).PATENT: Anti-rebound Bar for Child Safety SeatDisclosed: United States Patent #7488034Granted: February 10, 2009PATENT APPLICATION #20080067845: Carry Handle Seat Latch For Child Safety SeatFiled: February 22, 2007

Geneva, Switzerland, Ch

Responsible for packaging various medical devices using materials such as sheetmetal, structural foam, gas assist, and straight injection molded plastics. Devices contained printed circuit boards, touchscreens, LCD’s, and many other mechanical and electrical devices.Specialized in plastic part design using Pro/Engineer Advanced Surfacing, ISDX, Top Down Design, and Large Assembly Management techniques.Collaborated with engineers, project managers and vendors to achieve cost effective, robust designs.Responsible for documenting designs using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5M-1994 Standards as well as Engineering Change Notifications (ECN’s).Documented Pro/E techniques and Best Practices for facility and trained other Pro/E users in a class environment as well as mentoring others on the job. Presented many topics to large groups in monthly Pro/E User Group meetings for Alcon’s Southern California site users. Part of Alcon’s ‘Super User’ Pro/E group.Alcon Laboratories (http://www.alconlabs.com/) is listed on the NYSE (ACL) and employs 11,900 people worldwide. Its annual revenue is $3.4 Billion.PATENT: Functional/Ornamental Design Ocuscan RxPDisclosed: United States Patent #D477,084 SGranted: July 8, 2003PATENT APPLICATION #20090234334: Spatially Distributed Spectrally Neutral Optical AttenuatorFiled: September 17, 2009

Responsible for creating and teaching Pro/Engineer Advanced Surfacing Training ClassCreated Advanced Surfacing “Breakout Session” for February 2001 SoCal ProUser Group meetingResponsible for design of Injection Molded Dashboard assembly for an electric vehicleReverse Engineer of an aftermarket grill for Toyota Tundra from point cloud data

Responsible for Engineering and Pro/E CAD modeling of a variety of products including telescopes, automobile stereos, a garage storage container, and an irrigation controller. These and other projects consisted of complicated assemblies with many manufacturing processes including plastic injection molding, structural foam, rotary molding, die casting, sheetmetal, and machined partsThis employer had in-house tooling and plastic injection molding capability; therefore all CAD models were required to be 100% moldableExperience with CAD conversion using 3D laser scanner. Manipulation of point cloud data using Imageware Surfacer for importation of IGES data to Pro/E for CAD modelingExperience with Stereo Lithography, Selective Laser Sintering, and prototype construction using RTV Tooling, and Rubber Plaster Molding processes

Responsible for Engineering of Industrial Design projects for a variety of products using Pro/EngineerProjects included a dental laser, a pan and tilt infrared camera, and a pressure vessel for medical I.V. bagsExperience with Large Assemblies, Castings, Blow Molding, and Injection Molding

Worked in tandem with a Plant/Production Manager to establish a new manufacturing facility for White Brothers. My main role was to establish an Engineering department by purchasing and utilizing necessary equipment to design, engineer, test, and manufacture all products that would be made in house and at outside vendorsResponsible for industrial design and engineering of multiple products for Yamaha Accessory Program as well as aftermarket sales exclusive to White BrothersManaged and assigned projects to CNC Programmer and Carbon Fiber TechnicianExperience with aluminum, stainless, and titanium welding as well as deep draw 302 stainless steel, tube bending, and thermoset carbon fiberMaintained ongoing relationship with White Brothers for contract engineering work

Wilton, Ct, Us

Responsible for engineering and managing Harley Davidson and Charger Electric bicycle projectsResponsible for engineering Dual Sport suspension frames for 1998 product line – Utilized Pro/Engineer 3D CAD softwareExperience with laser cut tube mitering and aluminum welding including tooling jigs required for welding.Experience with part deflection due to welding

Brea, California, Us

Responsible for development, design, prototype construction and testing of bicycle components including suspension forks, shock absorbers, disc brakes, and frames – Utilized Vellum CAD softwareResponsible for obtaining quotes, writing bill of materials, updating prints, and managing shop personnel production jobs

Orchard Park, New York, Us

Responsible for development and design of mechanical security products and implementation of tooling for their production for customers including Ford, Chrysler, Nissan and Toyota – Utilized ANVIL-5000 3D CAD softwareResponsible for researching new products, materials, tooling and computer software to maintain up to date design and manufacturing toolsPATENT: Lock Construction for Automotive Spare Wheel WinchDisclosed: United States Patent # 6,047,574, Appl. #: 338883Granted: June 23, 1999

Bachelor'S Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Associates, Engineering Science

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