Energetic “hands on” Advanced Product Development Specialist with demonstrated skills in Applied Engineering. Twenty four years of broad-based experience performing engineering responsibilities in Product Design, Development, Manufacturing, Applications, and Marketing. Working knowledge of estimating, the product development process, prototyping, production planning and manufacturing. Expertise in 3D CAD software including SolidWorks and Pro/Engineer/Creo.Key Strengths and Accomplishments:- Successfully coordinated multiple projects of large scope and major strategic importance through Idea,Concept, Feasibility, Development, Scale-Up and Launch Phases (NPI).- Evaluated conceptual designs for competitiveness, functionality, and manufacturability.- Designed parts and assemblies with 3D CAD tools utilizing various manufacturing processes: small and large plastic injection molded parts; machined parts in steel, aluminum, brass, copper, etc.; sheet metal partsmanufactured as stage and progressive dies; steel and aluminum tubing parts using forming and mandrelpunching techniques; sand/die castings; steel weldments; and rapid prototyping techniques.- Proficient with building/assembling functional, high quality prototypes used for customer reviews,trade-shows, marketing/sales samples, etc. Supervised prototype builds and met aggressive program deadlines in a timely manner.- Led on-site manufacturing and production support at Taiwanese, Chinese and Mexican facilities on multiple occasions.- Proven analytical skills including calculations in stress/strain, deflection, fatigue, heat transfer, etc. on metals and plastics.- Familiar with finite element analysis (FEA) and plastic injection molding simulation using SolidWorksSimulation suite.- Participated in ethnographic and Voice of Customer research studies and conducted product end-userinterviews. Used research data to develop and refine product feature specifications to meet consumer needs.
Listed skills include Microsoft Office, 3D Modeling, Solidworks, Proengineer Creo, and 22 others.