About

Mindful professional with a demonstrated history of turning ideas into physical products. My work goes much deeper than making a pretty 3D model; I listen to my customers and help them develop a manufacturable product that meets their specific goal. Based on your needs, you may choose from any number of the following services:

- Concept Development
- 3D Modeling & Rendering
- Mechanical Analysis
- Drawings & Documentation
- Fabrication Sourcing
- Consulting

Certifications:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Valparaiso University, 2011
Certified SolidWorks Professional

Experience

  • President & Product Engineer Ninja Design Solutions · Self-employed Nov 2017 – Present 7 yrs Cicero, IN, United States · Administer new product concept development, 3D modeling, FEA simulation, and documentation

    · Collaborate with customers to optimize function of existing products

    · Coordinate fabrication sourcing with prototyping and manufacturing companies

    · Promote company services online and during global technology events
  • New Product Development Engineer Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. · Full-time Aug 2015 – Oct 2017 2 yrs 2 mos Columbus, IN, United States · Member of new team established to design, develop, and release first Toyota forklift in USA

    · Designed various frame and body components on electric powered forklifts

    · Maintained drawings and engineering change instructions, as well as specification changes

    · Performed finite element analyses on frame and overhead guard to predict failure mode

    · Maintained 3D printer and trained new users to operate machine
  • 3D Printing Specialist Ninja Prototyping · Self-employed May 2014 – Aug 2017 3 yrs 3 mos Mishawaka, IN, United States · Designed, modeled and 3D printed custom ABS plastic prototypes and products

    · Maintained, troubleshot, and upgraded FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer

    · Worked with customers to determine suitable design and parameters to achieve desired product
  • Product Engineer Utilimaster Corporation · Full-time Apr 2012 – Aug 2015 3 yrs 4 mos Bristol, IN, United States · Lead engineer over seating, side doors, cowls and sidewalls for walk-in vans

    · Managed cross-functional teams throughout CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) projects

    · Designed passenger sliding door system on new Velocity van

    · Elected Engineering First Responder to address and solve urgent issues on production floor

    · Created and maintained 3D model database of available chassis configurations

Education

  • Valparaiso University Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, null 2007 – 2011 Activities and Societies: Team Captain of Senior Design Team (Aerial Camera)

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified SolidWorks Professional: Mechanical Design (CSWP) Dassault Systems Sep 2014 – Present
  • Certified SolidWorks Professional: Advanced Drawing Tools (CSWPA-DT) Dassault Systems Sep 2014 – Present
Stats

Age: 35

Joined: March 6, 2018

Last seen: June 24, 2024

Area of Expertise

Languages

English Native or bilingual proficiency

Spanish Limited working proficiency

Location

Cicero, IN, United States