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ZEVA AERO
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Federal Way, Washington, United States
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Steve Nagode is listed as mech at ZEVA AERO, a company with 6 employees, based in Federal Way, Washington, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at zevaaero.com, phone signal with area code 253, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Steve Nagode.
Steve Nagode previously worked as Mechanical Engineer / Metal Sculptor at Self-Employed and Sr. Materials Engineer at Richlite Company. Steve Nagode holds Bsme, Mechanical Engineering from Milwaukee School Of Engineering.
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About Steve Nagode
I’m a hands-on engineer and prototyper who solves problems and makes products and tools for industrial and consumer use. With over 20 years in the industry, I have a breadth and depth of knowledge in materials, processes, and engineering analysis to take something from idea to prototype to factory. My “figure it out optimism” combined with a commitment to safety and function leads to cool, creative and utilitarian solutions.As an experienced forensics and safety engineer, I analyze mechanical failures, recall issues, and injuries related to bicycles, climbing, sleeping bags, tents, and most other outdoor gear and clothing. I have created ASTM standards, and use EN, ISO, CPSC and other standards to evaluate and test products and materials. Testing produces objective, trustworthy results that can be used for product design, compliance, personal injury or class action lawsuits.Well versed in the processes of 3-d printing, Solidworks CAD, welding, casting and bonding. I think outside the box for creative problem solving and unique solutions. I value the synergy and brainstorming of teams and group think. I work best in a hands-on shop, and think best on my bike or on a trail. From complex issues to simple fixes, I thrive on staying open to all ideas and possibilities and bringing quality products to life. I’m also an avid outdoorsman committed to health and sustainability. My physical activities greatly influence the practicality of my design solutions and material choices. In my free time I’m hanging out my two kids or having mountain, trail, and mini-van explorations and outdoor adventures.
Listed skills include Product Development, Product Design, Manufacturing, Testing, and 20 others.
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Zeva Aero
17 roles · 37 years
Steve Nagode work experience
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Mechanical Engineer / Metal Sculptor
Current
Self-Employed
May 2020 - Present
Mech
Current
Sep 2020 - Present
Sr. Materials Engineer
Oct 2023 - Nov 2024
Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer and Prototyper for the next generation of trail tools- Materials, safety & feasibility research- Team collaboration and brainstorming new and creative products
Jan 2020 - May 2024
Mechanical Design Engineer
Designed and built leg extension exercise equipment for cardiac rehab patients.
Apr 2020 - Sep 2023
Product Designer
Designed and prototyped the original Metris Kitchen Box. A box to store your stove, pots and pans, utensils, wash and rinse tubs, a cutting board, and more!Produced the first production run with J Arruda Furniture - Tacoma.
Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
Senior Innovation Engineer
Followed the Stanford D School Design Thinking Process: Empathize, Refine, Ideate, Prototype, Test. Starting with brainstorms and field insights, products were envisioned. Then prototypes - usable physical parts - were made using 3d printing (plastic, metal, and rubber), machining on lathe and mill, thermal and chemical bonding, sewing, casting (silicone.
Apr 2014 - Apr 2020
Senior Design Engineer - Bicycles
The focus was on bicycle testing, frame and component design, and accident analysis, for the REI brand Novara. Projects included the Zipper balance bike (a bike for kids learning to ride), the Afterburner trailer cycle (a single wheeled bike for kids that is towed behind an adult bicycle), and the Novara Barrow Cargo bike - with N-Dock.Was a mentor to two.
Apr 2009 - Apr 2014
Mechanical Engineer
NASA- National...... Contract/Consultant- Problem solved a design solution for sleeping stations for long duration trips to ISS and Mars- Started with a 1/10th prototype inspired by my skills from building tents- Created a full size operating lower body, low pressure, sleeping chamber.- Iterated refinements with the NASA development team- Built a full.
Nov 2017 - Oct 2019
Design Engineer
Worked with design teams to develop the best pack frames, tent frames, sleeping bags, and bicycles. The focus was on designing safe and excellent performing products.Specifically, I provided engineering calculations to optimize pack frame stiffness vs weight, ran annual wind tunnel testing trips to evaluate tents, created fill schedule calculators to make.
2005 - 2009
~4 yrs
Test Lab Manager
Managed the REI test lab, and two full time and several part time technicians.The REI test lab tested all brands of camping gear, and climbing equipment for the REI merchants.
2002 - 2004
~2 yrs
Mechanical Engineer
Promoted to Engineer after I learned about 12% of what Cal knew, climbed about 13% of the peaks Cal climbed, and caught about 11% of the trout Cal caught.
Jun 1996 - 2001
Test Engineer (Field And Lab)
Sea Kayaker
I tested kayaks both virtually using a nautical CAD program - Nautilus, and on the water. The same data analysis is used today at the magazine. Along the way they ended up publishing a few of my technique articles on fishing and building a backcountry sauna. This was work done outside work hours at night and on weekends.
1992 - 2000
~8 yrs
Associate Engineer
Rei
Worked with the great Cal Magnusson, REI's first Engineer. The focus was climbing and camping gear. Designing performance tests, safety tests, and repairing some customer gear (Thermarests and tent poles)
1991 - 1996
~5 yrs
Owner And Manager And Mechanic
Bugaboo Bikes And Kayaks
A small bike and sea kayak shop in Snohomish, Washington. Did payroll, taxes, sales and service. The building was shared by Peking Duk, a greasy Chinese restaurant. All our retail product smelled like Chinese food!
1989 - 1994
~5 yrs
Engineer
Design/test engineer, for doors, escape slides, and emergency lighting. Developed and patented a new design for an aspirator to inflate slides reliably at -40 degrees F. Awarded Engineer of the year.
Jun 1986 - Apr 1991
2 education records
Steve Nagode education
Bsme, Mechanical Engineering
Milwaukee School Of Engineering
Welder, Tig (Gtaw) Aluminum And Steel, Mig, And Plasma
Green River College
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What company does Steve Nagode work for?
Steve Nagode works for ZEVA AERO.
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Steve Nagode is listed as mech at ZEVA AERO.
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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @zevaaero.com for Steve Nagode at ZEVA AERO.
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AeroLeads has found 2 phone signal(s) with area code 253 for Steve Nagode at ZEVA AERO.
Where is Steve Nagode based?
Steve Nagode is based in Federal Way, Washington, United States while working with ZEVA AERO.
What companies has Steve Nagode worked for?
Steve Nagode has worked for Zeva Aero, Self-Employed, Richlite Company, Singletrack Trails, and University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
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Steve Nagode holds Bsme, Mechanical Engineering from Milwaukee School Of Engineering.
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Steve Nagode is listed with skills including Product Development, Product Design, Manufacturing, Testing, Engineering, Cad, Retail, and Materials.
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