About

Mechanical Design Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Expert

10+ years SolidWorks Experience
6+ months CAD Crowd Freelancing Experience

BS Mechanical Engineering with professional experience in OEM and Reverse Engineering prototype and design.

Wide range of product design knowledge including sheet metal structures, weldments, injection molding, casting, machining, and more.

Worked on a high level engineering team of over 40 cross-fuctional engineers that release highly regulated casino gaming cabinet hardware and software for commercial use worldwide.

Bring products from ideas to production ready parts and assemblies prepped for mass production.

Consistently deliver accurate models and manufacturing drawings to companies to help bring their products to market quicker and with less risk.

Design Entries

Experience

  • Mechaniacal Design Engineer Gary Platt Manufacturing · Full-time Nov 2019 – Present 4 yrs 6 mos Reno, NV, United States New Product Design of high-end custom casino furniture.

    Senior role working with high level clients on new product design.

    Updating and releasing engineering documentation for assembly line production.

    Engineering research and development of new products with respect to aesthetics, cost, functionality, and manufacturability to help maximize margins and minimize risk.

    Highly skilled Solidworks draftsman/modeler quickly delivering accurate models and detailed drawings.
  • Mechancial Engineer International Game Technologies (IGT) · Full-time Jun 2013 – Feb 2019 5 yrs 8 mos Reno, NV, United States Worked from intern to mid level role working with teams of crossfunctional engineers and product designers to develop next generation casino gaming machines, peripheral devices, and digital signage from initial concept to assembly line production. Mechanical and electromechanical hardware and cabinet design/release for Wheel of Fortune and MegaJackpot themes. Recognized by upper management of 10k+ employee company for delivering a key time sensitive product with a tight budget ahead of schedule and under budget.

Education

  • University of Nevada - Reno Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.7 2008 – 2013

Other experience

  • Product Design for Personal Etsy Shop Design, manufacture, and sell innovative products for an Etsy store owned by my wife and I.

    Create original Solidworks models and drawings for 3D printed home products, custom furniture, and personalized items.

    Source components and materials online to maximize both margins and product quality.

    Manufacture and ship all final goods.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) Dassault Systemes Nov 2014 – Present See credential
Stats

Joined: January 9, 2016

Area of Expertise
Automotive Design Machine Design 3D Printing Design 3D Modeling General Design 3D Art Design Services Fashion Design Gadgets Design Jewelry Design DIY Design General CAD Drafting Mechanical Drafting Display Design Concept Design Engineering Design Mechanical Engineering New Invention Development Electronic Devices Furniture Design Homeware Design Lighting Design Jewelry Design Toys & Games Design Wearables Design Hourly Services Drone Design 3D Design Services CAD Drawing Services Internet of Things (IoT) Pet Product Design Injection Molding Design CAD Digitization Services 2D to 3D Conversion Services Reverse Engineering Custom Cast Urethane Molding SolidWorks Design Services Fabrication Drawings Services 3D Solid Modeling SolidWorks Engineering Services Image to CAD Conversion Services Part-to-CAD Modeling CAD Conversion Services 3D Furniture Modeling Services Rapid Prototyping Services 3D Models of Machine Parts Design Engineering Services Assembly Modeling Services Prototype Design Engineering Furniture Design and Engineering Services Machine Drawing Services CAD Drawing Standardization Exercise Equipment Design Lighting Fixtures Design Paper to CAD Conversion Mechanical Design Services Standardization of Drawings PDF to CAD Conversion Mechanical CAD Design Manufacturing Drawings CAD Redrafting and Conversion Services CAD Design File Validation 3D Product Modeling Product Engineering Services 2D to 3D Modeling Isometric Drawing Services Design for Assembly Services Mechanical Drawing Services Drafting and Design Services Electronic Enclosures Design

Languages

English Native or bilingual proficiency

Location

Reno, NV, United States