Director, Product Design and R&DSenior product design and development executive with experience in industrial design, prototype development, and manufacturing implementation across a variety of industries including consumer goods, medical, and military industries. A track record of delivering exceptional products utilizing a Phase Gate or Agile style approach implementing aesthetic, ergonomic, and manufacturability into each project. Experience in consulting with large publicly held corporations, small established sole proprietorship's, and crowd funded start-ups.Key Accomplishments*Managed a highly skilled design team in developing products for over 1000 customers worldwide during a 17 year period.*Built a concise network of trusted manufacturers and worked as a liaison for our customers in setting up production.*Become an expert in design for various manufacturing techniques including injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, fiberglass molding, thermoforming, and woodworking.