Lead Product Designer
Current● Product Development: Led the design, development, and optimization of new product launches and existing products, delivering solutions that met both technical and customer requirements.● Customer Application Support: Provided expert guidance on product applications by addressing customer inquiries, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring seamless integration into diverse on-site environments.● Technical Presentations and Training: Delivered professional presentations and in-person training sessions to customers across Canada, enhancing product knowledge and fostering strong client relationships.● Industry-Specific Expertise: Applied specialized knowledge in sheet metal manufacturing processes along with UL, AMCA, and building code standards to develop solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of HVAC and safety-critical systems.● Collaborative Problem Solving: Partnered with clients and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot application challenges and create innovative, practical solutions that enhanced product performance and customer satisfaction.● Advanced Design and Prototyping: Utilized CAD software to create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and prototypes, ensuring designs met manufacturability and functionality standards.● Manufacturing Integration: Worked closely with production teams to implement design-for-manufacturability (DFM) principles, optimizing production processes and reducing costs.● Team Mentorship and Leadership: Guided technical and production staff, promoting skill development and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.● Quality and Process Excellence: Conducted rigorous design reviews and performance lab testing to ensure compliance with technical standards, customer expectations, and operational safety requirements.● Sustainability and Efficiency: Demonstrated sustainable practices by optimizing material usage and design processes to reduce waste and improve product lifecycle performance.