As a Manufacturing Engineer, my duties are to design not only the parts that customers need, but also, help optimize the part design, prototype the design, create detailed blueprints for manufacturing and even design the injection mold tools that will produce the parts in mass.
After the design is started, I collect all information to assist with the part designing process. I create the preliminary part design then, work with the customers to make any adjustments that may be needed.
Through this time I 3d print prototypes if needed to send to the client. We then have a final review to make sure the design is functioning and cost effective for manufacturing processes.
Once the design is approved, I can design the injection mold tool if needed. I can help to source manufacturing and offer consulting for any questions through the entire process.
For some customers I program the CNC mills and lathes in order to produce every component needed to make the parts or injection mold tools.
At my full time job I work doing all of the same things from above, We design parts, and injection molds, build the molds then run them all in house.
After the first run we verify all dimensions are within tolerance make any changes needed then start production.
I have designed many molds that are being used for 5-10 year+ contracts making automotive parts, aerospace, military and defense, government contracts, medical etc.
I have 15 years of experience in 3d modeling, concept design, part design, 3d printing and rapid prototyping, CNC programming and much more.
I'm proficient in Solidworks, AutoCAD, Camworks, Fusion 360, Inventor and many other programs used to design parts.
I'm taking online classes for Manufacturing Engineering at Sinclair Community College in my spare time.
I have the following certifications for SolidWorks and Camworks:
Associate- Mechanical Design (CSWA)
Associate- Additive Manufacturing (CSWA-AM)
Professional- Mechanical Design (CSWP)
Professional- Advanced Mold Making (CSWP-AMM)
Professional- Advanced Surfacing (CSWP-AS)
Professional- Advanced Drawing Tools (CSWP-DT)
14 Camworks certifications
112 SolidWorks certifications (continuing education from 2010-present)
If I can help assist in any CAD designs, product designs, CNC programming,3d printing/ prototyping, product rendering, manufacturing, sourcing, reverse engineering, injection mold design, 3d printing or anything else please reach out as I'd love to see if I can help.
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Product Design
CAD
Concept Design
Prototyping
3D Design
SolidWorks
3D Modeling
Injection Mold Design
Mechanical Design
3D Printing
CNC Programming
Design for Manufacturing
Reverse Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering Design
Alina S.
Columbus, Ohio
$35/hr
4.9
25 jobs
I help apparel brands turn designs into production-ready garments — from concept to accurate patterns and detailed tech packs.
Skilled in CLO3D, TukaCAD, garment construction, and grading, I deliver files your manufacturer can use right away, saving time and avoiding costly errors.
What I do best:
• Patterns & grading for perfect fit
• Detailed tech packs with measurements, BOMs, and diagrams
• 3D visualization in CLO3D to approve designs before sampling
• Design refinement for style and functionality
With years of hands-on work creating custom garments — from drafting patterns to sewing prototypes — I understand the full process and how to make designs factory-ready without surprises.
Let’s create apparel that looks great, fits perfectly, and is ready for production.
Product Development
3D Rendering
CLO 3D
Fashion Design
Tech Pack
3D Clothing Design
Fashion & Apparel
Adobe Illustrator
Pattern Grading
Fashion Illustration
Garment Animation
Activewear
Patternmaking
Clothing & Merchandise Design
Clothing
Sportswear
Tech Flat
Casual Fashion Style
Fashion Pre-Production
Steve J.
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
$75/hr
5.0
19 jobs
Hello! I am a product designer and engineer with 15 years of experience working with global brands, who wants to help you realize your product idea and bring it to market. I can map your product design journey for you, design your products, and engineer it's functionality. From napkin sketch to launch my services include:
-Product Design / Industrial Design
-Mechanical Engineering Design
-Mechanical Analysis and Simulation
-Product Sourcing
-Product Development Project Management
-OEM/Manufacturer Management
-Photorealistic Rendering
I am happy to plug in for concrete tasks (like product design) or help you manage your project from ideation through launch.
Not sure what you should do next with your idea? Let's talk, free of charge. I'm always happy to talk shop.
Product Design
Industrial Design
Product Development
Mechanical Design
Industrial & Product Design Consultation
Product Development Life Cycle
Product Development Process
3D Modeling
Rendering
Consumer Research
Market Research
Project Planning
Mohammad A.
Cleveland, Ohio
$40/hr
5.0
36 jobs
As a UX designer with a deep understanding of human-centered design principles, I bring a unique blend of creative problem-solving and technical expertise to every project. My expertise encompasses the entire design process, from conducting user research and analysis to prototyping and testing. I have a proven track record of creating effective, user-friendly digital products that drive business results and improve user satisfaction.
I am driven by a passion for design that is both aesthetically appealing and practical, and I am always seeking to expand my skills and push the boundaries of what is possible.
Based on a foundation of understanding the behavior and thoughts of real people, I interpret business goals and functional requirements to create user-centered solutions.
Specialities:
• UX Design (user flows, wireframes, information architecture, personas, empathy maps )
• User Research (market research, competitor research, surveys, and user interviews)
• UI Design (mockups, design systems, development handoff)
• Prototyping
• Usability Testing
• Graphic Design
• Deck Design
• Framer Development
I am excited to work with you on your next project!
Let's get to work!
Prototyping
Wireframing
Design & Usability Research
Web Design
UX & UI
UX Research
Website Prototyping
Adobe XD
Figma
Data Analysis
UX Wireframe
Joshua P.
Pickerington, Ohio
$50/hr
5.0
14 jobs
I make things people can actually hold and put on a wall: illustrated covers and cards, logos and full brand systems, event flyers and banners, posters and signage. Most of it starts as a pencil sketch on real paper, and all of it is built to go to press without surprises.
I've been doing this since 2019 for small businesses, independent authors, nonprofits, and a few enterprise clients, and I handle the whole thing myself, from the first rough sketch to coordinating the print run. My work is drawn and built by hand, not auto-traced or generated, which is usually why people come to me in the first place. They want original art with an actual person behind it.
Where I spend most of my time:
Illustration is the heart of it. I work in graphite and colored pencil as much as Procreate, Photoshop, and Illustrator: character work, nature and landscape scenes, greeting cards, and big story-packed compositions. I also do book covers built to Amazon KDP spec, full wraparound with front, back, and spine. I've produced commercial work at volume too, including 20+ pieces for Roman Atwood's Smile More brand.
Brand identity is the other half. I build full systems from zero: logo, colors, type, business cards, collateral. I work it out through research, hand sketches, and real revision rounds, and I coordinate the printing so it doesn't fall apart at the vendor. Prater Landscaping is a good example: logo, letterhead, business cards, tri-fold brochure, yard signs, and vehicle magnets, all coordinated and shipped.
On the print side, I do event flyers, tickets, bulletin inserts, retractable banners, yard signs, brochures, and posters. Everything ships CMYK at 150dpi minimum with proper bleed and crop marks, press-ready, and I know how the material behaves, whether it's corrugated plastic, vinyl, or coated poster stock. I designed the Women's Christmas Dinner series for Epiphany Lutheran Church three years running, with a fresh look each year that still felt like the same event.
I also build WooCommerce stores and do UX work in Figma. I previously set up an enterprise platform handling $208,445 GMV across 560 purchase orders for a Fortune 500-scale beverage distributor.
If you want a designer who draws by hand, delivers files that print right the first time, and stays with the project through production, I'd love to hear what you're working on.
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Logo Design
Adobe Photoshop
Illustration
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Presentations
David C.
Euclid, Ohio
$85/hr
4.3
103 jobs
Manufacturing engineer focused on turning prototypes into buildable products.
I diagnose fit, tolerance, assembly, and fabrication problems before production. Typical work includes correcting drawings, restructuring assemblies, fastener consolidation, sheet-metal readiness, and supplier-ready documentation.
Engaged when a design is failing, unclear, or not manufacturable.
Deliverables: production drawings, BOM structure, revision control logic, and DFM changes that reduce scrap and rework.
Tools: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, STEP-based workflows across mixed CAD environments.
Product Design
CAD
Product Development
Prototyping
3D Design
SolidWorks
3D Modeling
Autodesk AutoCAD
Custom Part Design
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Engineering
3D Drawing
3D Printing
Manufacturing Engineering
Design for Manufacturing
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