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
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Experience
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President & Product Engineer
Ninja Design Solutions · Self-employed
Nov 2017 –
Present
7 yrs 1 mos
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
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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
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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
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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
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Valparaiso University
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, null
2007 – 2011
Activities and Societies:
Team Captain of Senior Design Team (Aerial Camera)
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified SolidWorks Professional: Mechanical Design (CSWP)
Dassault Systems
Sep 2014 –
Present
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Certified SolidWorks Professional: Advanced Drawing Tools (CSWPA-DT)
Dassault Systems
Sep 2014 –
Present