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New York, Us

Developing and improving innovative products for an ergonomic office furniture company. - Simultaneously taking multiple products through the full development cycle, following a standard and accelerated gate process. This includes conception/ideation, prototyping, development, iteration/improvement, DFM/DFA, testing, and assisting manufacturers through launch. - Managing engineering consultants and manufacturers/suppliers across the globe to drive projects forward. - Performing sustaining engineering work resulting in improved product quality and cost savings. - Using design and engineering principles to investigate where problems are in the pipeline. Identifying poor designs, controls, manufacturing, or assembling. - Defining and executing test plans ensuring products perform above and beyond global standards.

New York, Us

Developed high end, reliable, and quality products for a custom door hardware manufacturer. - Created models and technical drawings for components and assemblies using best DFM and DFA practices, while still keeping aesthetics at the forefront of each project. - Developed and released the first bathroom faucet, handles, and accessory product line for the company. - Worked with clients to develop custom products (Door/cabinet knobs, levers, hinges, locks, etc.) based on sketches, pictures, physical objects, and more. - Worked with engineering, manufacturing, and project manager on major sustaining engineering projects. Redesigning products to be manufactured easier or switching the method in order to both cut cost and make a more reliable product