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• Designed parts for additive manufacturing and injection molding, utilizing knowledge of thermoplastics, SolidWorks, slicing software and QED’s design workflow in a collaborative environment.• Developed and executed test protocols, conducted tests and authored reports as part of design verification for new products, following good documentation practices (GDP).• Engineered and assembled fixtures for testing and production applying other forms of manufacturing such as machining and use of 80/20 hardware.

• Utilized SolidWorks and AutoCAD to design parts and fixtures, edit GD&T on prints and correct corrupted models enhancing production line tooling.• Worked directly with suppliers in designing parts, this included leading meetings.

• Performed time studies to optimize press cycle times on multiple compression molding projects. • Used Excel to organize and present data in meetings.

• Chill Crew – Prepared menu items, cleaned appliances, and helped close the store.