Extremely competent Mechanical Design Engineer, passionate about product development and figuring out efficient solutions to challenging technical problems. Practiced at innovation, continuous improvement, quality, manufacturability, and lowering cost. Consistently employ critical and creative thinking while demonstrating skill in analytic modeling and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization. Focused on meeting design criteria in a fast-paced environment.My areas of technical expertise include analytic modeling and FEA, electromechanical devices and controls, fluid handling components and systems, value engineering and design for manufacturability, and thermoplastic design. I have a proven record of successfully introducing new products to the market, improving existing products, and driving cost savings. I am excited about leading design activities and collaborating on cross-functional teams in my next role.• Passionate about leading development of new products and improving or customizing existing products to meet customer specifications by utilizing broad technical knowledge, creative problem-solving skills and project management capabilities.• Strong background in rotating machinery, fluid handling and dispense components and systems, seals, springs, bolted joints, actuators, motors, gears, bearings, sensors, thermoplastic design and fabrication, and design for clean environments and vacuum and cryogenic systems. • Highly experienced user of PTC's Creo CAD software, from modeling to detailing to prudent use of analysis tools, in particular the Simulate module for FEA.• Practiced in reviewing drawings and BOM’s and performing tolerance stack-up and clearance & fit analyses, GD&T, preparing and conducting design reviews, ECO process, applying principles of DFM and DFSS approaches to design, collaborating on cross-functional teams, performing FMEA and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with industry codes and safety standards, and record keeping for ISO 9001 compliance.• Licensed as Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Minnesota. Current through 06/2022.CORE COMPETENCIESAnalytic Modeling and FEAClearance, Fit, and Dimensional Stability AnalysesContinuous ImprovementCreative Problem SolvingDesign for Clean EnvironmentsDesign for ManufacturabilityDesign for Vacuum and CryogenicsFluid HandlingManufacturing ProcessesMechanism DesignNew Product IntroductionProject ManagementRoot Cause Analysis and FMEAStress Analysis and FatigueTesting and ValidationVibration