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An award-winning, qualified, and highly practised Research & Development professional with cross-sector experience in the area of New Product Development and Innovation.Used to working in a multi-disciplined NPD team, Jon has specialist technical expertise in Mechanical Design Engineering and Industrial/Product Design. He's fully conversant with the latest commercial Computer-Aided Design (CAD), simulation and rendering software tools.Jon is driven to create products that provide meaningful and relevant user experiences, he routinely applies his experience and design knowledge to product developments across various sectors. His training and experience means his work always encompasses aspects of aesthetics, branding, intellectual property protection, engineering, DfM, usability, ergonomics and functionality. A hands-on approach to NPD has grown Jon's extensive experience of developing demonstrable prototypes, blending digital fabrication technology such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling.Jon has mentored junior designers and taught undergraduates in design, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He has presented internationally on these subjects, most recently in Brussels, Belgium

Listed skills include Product Design, Cad, Product Development, Design For Manufacturing, and 29 others.