A Career of Designing and Building Solutions that Solve Big Challenges
Professional Skills
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Broad ownership of hardware design and manufacturing of systems, fixtures and prototypes in support of product development and factory teams.
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Mechanical Engineering with 20+ years of experience in design and development of products (NPI) and capital equipment.
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Proven experience designing precision mechanisms and electromechanical assemblies.
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Strong understanding of product life cycle management, from early-stage (ideation) development, test to production and launch.
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Experience and proficiency in 3D CAD design, rapid prototyping techniques, and tolerance requirements related to design intent.
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Experience in electronic circuit design (Altium), PCB layout, fabrication, assembly and test using bench test tools.
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Experience implementing PLC systems, wiring harness, control systems, sensors, motion control, pneumatics plumbing.
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Ability to create functional prototypes and fixtures utilizing skills in machining, 3D printing, electronics and assembly technologies.
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Ability to communicate complex problems to management and non-technical personnel.
Core Competencies
Soft Tools
Mechanical Design
Rapid Prototyping
Communications
Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Sharepoint, Solidworks, Altium, Windchill
Rough-out quickly, Light detail, Capture design approach, Costed BOM, Common parts
Fabricate toward finished good, Make it real, Material selection, Printing, Assembly
Present designs quickly, RealView graphics, Convincing, Clarity, Quality, Target buy off
Soft Skills
Fabrication
Project Management
Self-Starter, Communicator, Curious, Team Builder
Hand tools, Shop tools, Model shop, Hands on, Offsite support. First look at the real thing!
Ownership, Validation, Details, Schedules, Deliverables, RACI, Mentor, Teaching moments
Vendor Interface
Qualification, Documentation, Interaction, Schedules, Materials, Process, Deliverables