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Mechanical Designer and Rapid Prototype Engineer that bridges the gap between concept, creation, and small batch manufacturing. I dont just CAD design parts with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, but as your Manufacturing Engineer, I also program the CAM toolpaths, cnc machine, and also 3D print the actual ideas, functional items, jigs, and fixtures needed for small batch production. With my skills, I can help you eliminate communication gaps, reduce manufacturing errors, and bring products to life faster and easier. Software expertise: • TopSolid CAD/CAM (Primary) • Autodesk Fusion 360 Capabilties: - Mechanical & Parametric CAD Modeling - CAD Drafting & Technical Drawings (DXF, DWG, PDF) - Product Data Management (PDM) (Vault structure & revision history, PLM) - Rapid Prototype Development & Iteration - Advanced CAM Toolpath Strategy (3-axis CNC machining for Aluminum & plastics) - Custom Tooling Design (Soft jaws, fixtures, and production jigs) - Hybrid Additive Machining (Post-machining 3D printed components) - Engineering-Grade 3D Printing (Nylon PA612-CF, PC, ASA, PETG, & Engineering Resins)

I am a Senior Product Design Engineer with 27plus years experience Inventing, Designing and Engineering products. I have designed, engineered and helped launch over 100 successful products in the consumer, sporting goods, toy, medical and industrial markets. You will find my name on over 20 US and international patents in the above defined fields. I have worked with inventors, startups, fortune 500 companies and everything in between. I have a team of virtual experts I can reach out to should we come into any obstacles during a new product project. I can assist from concept sketches, renderings, new product innovations, problem solving, End user research, utility and design patent strategies, Solidworks CAD, Engineering Blueprints, 3D printing, graphic design, packaging design, and domestic and overseas manufacturing. My manufacturing experiences range from sheet metal stamping, plastic injection molding, thermo form molding, blow molding, cut and sew fabrics, screen printing, die cutting, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, powdercoat painting, anodizing, electroplating, etc. I look forward to assisting you and your company in making your project a reality.

Welcome to the Future of Product Design and Engineering! Are you ready to turn your innovative ideas into tangible realities? Look no further! I specialize in creating stunning 3D CAD models, imaginative product designs, and meticulous engineering drawings that are perfect for manufacturing. What I Offer: 3D CAD Modeling: Transform your concepts into visually striking and precise 3D models, perfect for prototyping, presentation, and production. Product Design: From initial sketches to polished final designs, I breathe life into your ideas, crafting products that are both functional and beautiful. Engineering Drawings: My detailed engineering drawings ensure your products are ready for the manufacturing process, capturing every essential detail with precision. File Conversions: Seamlessly convert your designs into the formats required for 3D printing, CNC machining, and other manufacturing processes. Key Skills and Provided Services: 3d Printable Files, Plastic injection, Molding Designs, Engineering Analysis and Simulation, Advanced Technical Report Writing, FEA Simulations, CFD and Flow Simulations, Topology Optimization Applications. BOM files and Specs Data, I'm a full-time freelancer so my sole focus will be on your project. Please take a look at my portfolio below. I look forward to working with you to create the next big thing!

I believe that understanding design and products comes down to understanding people and the marketplace. As an empathetic designer, my goal is to fully listen to your vision and work beside you to make it a reality through research, design, prototyping, design for manufacturing, business strategy and assistance with sourcing of a manufacturing partner. I am an experienced Mechanical Engineer and designer who has worked in numerous product design consultancies working across various industries including medical devices, consumer, furniture, toys, kitchenware, outdoor and foodservice, etc. I specialize in mechanism design and prototyping concepts with an eye towards manufacturing. I am also able to render your product for marketing materials and create engineering drawings for manufacturing. Additionally, I work out of mHubchicago.com, which provides me access to a number of tools that will be used to prototype, test and possibly produce a short run of your product. I am excited to assist you with your vision! Skills include prototyping, design for manufacturing, CAD, renderings and 2D engineering drawings. CAD Design 3D Modeling Rendering Design for 3D Printing Mechanical Design Design for Manufacture Fusion360 Solidworks Manufacturing Product Design Prototyping Sheet Metal Design Plastic Part Design for injection molding Silicone molding Business Development