Sr Mechanical Engineer on the Adventure Product team, working on accessories consumer products that integrated with electric vehicles.

Worked with product developers, industrial designers, and category leads to ensure delivery of high-volume consumer products. Designed mechanisms for new products, which resulted in pending utility patents. Developed and executed test plans for product validation testing. Designed test, assembly, and inspection fixtures to support product manufacturing. Worked directly with overseas suppliers to ensure tool design through detailed DFM process. Managed multiple projects at the same time. Worked on the following released products: 12oz Coffee Mug, 12oz Cooler Cup, 16oz Tumbler, Flex Sip Coffee Lid, 12/16/20oz Coffee Flask.

Supported teams throughout development of pneumatic and electromechanical tools, at times as the sole engineer on a projectResearched innovative improvements to new and existing products, which resulted in several pending patents. Worked to reduce product cost without affecting tool performance for end-users, improving product marginsWorked on the following products: DCN701 Cordless Cable Stapler, IC90-1-E Industrial Coil Nailer, DW45RN Roofing Nailer, DSW3522 Cordless Carton Closer

Worked with industrial designers and manufacturing engineers to design new parts for snowboard bindings.Redesigned components to correct for testing failuresUsed Solidworks to model parts with complex surface features for injection molding.

Designed a system of machinery to transport grinding wheels in a demanding environmentDeveloped testing protocol for evaluating new machines and performed testsManaged projects of machine installation, process upgrades, and plant improvements

Worked with branches of the city and provincial governments to develop a plan and a vision for restoring the Black River corridor, an area that is currently decimated by pollution. Interacted with local residents and businesses and incorporated several ideas and viewpoints into a final recommendation, which was presented to the City of Cape Town.

Designed and constructed a prototype of a specialized wire take-up machine. Produced mechanical drawings for manufacturing equipment and machinery. Programmed logic controllers for use in manufacturing machinery.