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Hello! I am an Engineering Manager and Principal Process Engineer in the Industrial Food & Beverage Manufacturing market. For nearing 20 years, I've led Design/Build projects from concept to completion, hands-on in both Project Management and Engineering roles. My start in the industry was through AutoCAD 2D and 3D design work, skills that I'd like to now offer on a freelance basis here. See more at terraconcepts.design. I'd like to support your projects where you might need an experienced CAD designer intimately familiar with Industrial, Heavy Commercial, Process, Utility, General Construction, and Manufacturing systems. The benefits of using me are rooted in my familiarity with industrial systems and your goals - I design and draw specifically to get things installed by crews, fabricated by shops, and approved by customers. Project examples include: 2D Layouts, 3D Models of parts or systems, P&I/Ds, Block Flow Diagrams, Control Loop Diagrams, Mechanical Fabrication Prints, Piping Spool / System Drawings, Site Plans, Structural Steel Drawings, General Arrangements, Skid Models, PLC / Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Renderings, Permit Submittals, TI Drawings, Bid RFQ Drawings, and Machine Shop / Weld Shop Drawings. AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD Mechanical, Autodesk Process Analysis, Showcase, Fusion 360, NavisWorks, Inventor, Visio, Excel, Word. I also offer support in Technical Writing and Content Development. Through my experience in Project Management and Marketing Management, I've found content writing to be a challenge for many that I can assist with. Content Examples include: Function Narratives and Descriptions, Operating Procedures, Manuals, Product Briefs, Sell Sheets, Brochures, Flyers, Website Content, Email Newsletter Content, Calculation Summaries, Custom Word and Excel Engineering Forms / Templates / Worksheets, and Project Schedules. Please feel free to inquire with any questions!

🎯 Product Development Powerhouse | 25+ Years | 40+ Products Launched | 50+ Patents | From Idea to Market New to Upwork. Not new to innovation. I bring over two decades of hands-on product leadership—turning bold ideas into real-world, revenue-generating products across the medical, consumer, and industrial sectors. ✅ 40+ products launched ✅ 50+ patents (domestic + international) ✅ 25+ years leading product innovation ✅ Inventor & founder of Nose It All™, the world’s first-ever nosebleed tourniquet ✅ Owner of a growing 3D Print Farm serving both my own products and clients' needs I specialize in market-driven innovation and human-centered design—helping startups, entrepreneurs, and established brands bring truly differentiated products to life. Whether you're a first-time inventor or a business looking to level up, I offer senior-level product development expertise with zero hand-holding required. 🔧 Here’s what I bring to your project: Market + user needs research Product concept ideation & validation CAD design in SolidWorks Functional 3D prototypes in-house Graphic design & product storytelling (Adobe Suite) Full-cycle project management Team building & vendor coordination Clear, consistent communication 💡 Recent Win: I launched Nose It All™, a novel product for chronic nosebleeds—currently in-market and gaining traction in a brand-new product category. I also design, manufacture, and ship a suite of 3D-printed products for the exotic pet industry—products built entirely by my company from concept to fulfillment. 🛠 Need a confident, creative, and technically sharp product expert to bring your vision to life? Let’s build something game-changing—starting today.

Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of design, management and manufacturing experience. Multi-field experience includes all forms of metal fabrication, plastics, integrated devices and systems. Designer, new product development and R&D. Out-sourcing and tooling expert. Full service concept to production project management. Expert 3D CAD Design (CSWP, Certified SolidWorks Professional). Innovator with 6 registered Patents, multiple Patents Pending. Taken hundreds of products from concept to production. Expert manufacturing skills. Extensive experience with: Product Development & Design Electromechanical Products and Electronics Integration Metal Fabrication & Weldments Automated Mechanical Systems Sheet Metal Design Machine Shop (Lathe, Mill, etc.) Injection Molded Plastics Die Cast & Injection Molded Metals DFM, Design for Manufacturing DFA, Design for Assembly Lean Manufacturing QA/QC Documentation Production and Test Fixture Design Project Management Offshore Sourcing ... and much more. My diverse skill-sets and experience allows me to offer a full spectrum of engineering design and project management services. I love a challenge, and I have an extraordinary problem-solving ability that brings optimum results with minimal cost and complexity. I specialize in electromechanical systems, pulling together all forms of part fabrication with any material, complemented with creative and reliable mechanical design. I am an excellent collaborator, and I will see that you get more than you expect. Allow me to show you what I can do, I guarantee your satisfaction.

SUMMARY Industrial Engineer with expertise in designing, implementing, optimizing, and managing complex systems in organizations. Proficient in leveraging technical knowledge, management skills, and analytical tools to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity across production processes, logistics, and human resource systems.

Objective: Highly motivated versatile Industrial Engineer and seasoned educator with 8+ years in industry and 4+ years in education. Dedicated to leverage my cross-disciplinary skills in business, education, and market research to create innovative solutions that leads to higher deal, client, and cash flow velocity.

CERTIFICATION: SOLIDWORKS PROFESSIONAL- Mechanical Design SOLIDWORKS ASSOCIATE- Mechanical Design ASSOCIATE - Additive Manufacturing. ASSOCIATE - Sustainability PERSONAL: I have my own 3D printer. I'm very committed with what I do. Respect and trust all the time with the client. I have and industrial design degree, and have experience with several materials. I live developing new products and designs, test different materials and always learn new things. Communication is super important. New product designer