Marcos Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

As part of the Yakima Product Development team, I'm responsible for design, prototype, test validation, costing and documentation to prepare products for manufacturing and release to market. In my role, I work closely with our off-shore design team managing the completion of work from Design Engineers to ensure product design integrity.-Design innovative solutions to cargo management needs, collaborating with Industrial Designers and Category Managers.-Validate engineering designs through analysis and testing.- Communicate designs to internal stakeholders ensuring product targets are met.-Document designs to facilitate production.-Collaborate with the offshore development team and Project Managers to keep the project on schedule and on budget.

Simi Valley, Ca

• Designed and developed Tactical Launcher System for UAV Aerial Munitions • Technical Lead and Project Management experience• Interfaced with military and government entities as company representative• Adapted to rapidly changing schedules and project demands requiring travel on short notice• Independently organized, coordinated, and drove project teams through project completion• Designed molded composites, injection molded plastics, and rapid prototype plastics• Produced documentation for designs, procedures, project schedules, and cost estimates• Commencing Operator Training for certification to fly AeroVironment’s UAVs• Private Pilot Ground School certified as required in the Operator Training curriculum• Developed critical documentation for the Global Observer UAV• Coordinated multiple project teams keeping information organized and goals concise• Managed material inventory, scheduled demands, and tracked usage for various projects• Supported testing and manufacturing teams by performing fabrication tasks at critical times• Coordinated Production, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams through ECO process

• Produced layout designs utilizing AutoCAD• Performed cost analysis for proposals and prepared bids• Performed design and fabrication tasks to complete contracts

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering, 3.6 In Major/ 3.4 Cumulative

Dean's list thru 2007

Credits Towards Transfer

Dean's List 2004-2006