Mechanical Engineering and Product Development Lead with a focus on design of complex consumer products. Extensive background in all aspects of product design process from concept to high volume production. Collaboration with worldwide teams, manufacturing centers, customers, and suppliers in 12 different countries. Proven history of innovative thinking with 20 U.S. patents plus several pending.Main Areas of Expertise:3D CAD Design using Pro/Engineer Creo SoftwareProduct Design, Architecture, Innovation, Development - Partner with talented cross functional teams to architect, design, develop, and ship new technology. Proven innovator of solutions to solve challenging design issuesRapid Prototyping - Design parts and complex assemblies for rapid prototyping using 3D acrylic printing, machining, sheet metal, and spring elementsDesign Optimization - Improve performance while reducing cost, weight, size, complexity using DFA, DFM, DFQ, FEA, six sigma, and comparative analysis toolsKinematics - Linkage optimization, hinge design, slide/prismatic design, compliant mechanisms, living hinges, locks, latches, cams, bolted joints, bearings, bushings, friction hingesExtensive Experience and Areas of Interest:Manufacturing - Hands-on product assembly, fixture design, and welding. Onsite production ramp-up and troubleshootingProject ManagementDesign of Metal Parts - Machined, die cast, metal Injection molding (MIM), welding, casting, forging, sheet metal, springs, fastenersDesign of Plastic Parts - Complex plastic housings, optical lenses, injection molding, compression molding, insert moldingDesign of Electromechanical Parts - Printed circuit boards (PCB), electrical contacts and connectors, tactile switches, flexible circuitsMechanical fastening, joining, and assemblyDigital ImagingPlating, Anodization, Surface TreatmentEnergy Systems & Renewable EnergyHydraulics and PneumaticsTolerance AnalysisFailure AnalysisReliability Engineering