Description :

1. Head of the research and development department leading engineering efforts to develop, analyze, execute and support new product development and to implement product line improvements.
2. Ranged from creating Quality Plans, CAD Design, Supplier Management, protocol and test plans, Inspection strategies, and Device Verification and Validation.
3. Worked with internal manufacturing resources and external suppliers to promote efficient and correct building and validation of designs.
4. Managed department for the research and development of new products, which included project manager, prototype building, 3D CAD modeling and detailing, and the management of product testing team.
5. Systematically managed multiple ongoing, innovative projects and resolving existing product issues or failures.
6. Collaborated with senior executives sharing the science behind the technology, supporting sound judgment in setting the course for future business and resolving current product issues.
7. Liaison between marketing department and manufacturing as well as outside vendors.
8. Created testing program for durability and safety on consumer products.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Working for product development department created solid models, assemblies, and detail drawings using UG, AutoCAD, and Pro E software.
2. Provided engineering services for customers in the aerospace, consumer product, fluid handling, and medical industries.
3. Created and detailed attributed solid assemblies of cabin interior products for passenger aircraft.
4. Developed models, assemblies, and detail drawings of dry disconnect valves.
5. Designed solid models for protective lens and respirator assembly.
6. Developed sandblasting helmet assembly with air plenum from conceptual sketches using UG free-form-feature modeling then delivering stereo-lithographic parts.
7. Provided solid models and exploded details for assembly and service bulletins of medical devices used in minimally invasive and open surgical procedures.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Associate In Mechanical

Description :

1. Generated 75% of new sales through planned seasonal and annual trim collections for retail, distributor, and furniture manufacturing product lines.
   
2. Facilitated development for accounts such as Hancock Fabric and Jo-Ann's Fabrics to generate $50 M in retail sales.
3. Collections developed for manufacturing and distributor lines accounted for $25M globally.
4. Collaborated with licensee development for Raymond Waites and Claire Murray.
5. Saved business $2M by streamlining concepts with sourcing team on products, identified production issues, logistical problems, and costing recommendations.
6. Provided style direction and trend boards for presentations with Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Linens and Things, and Bed Bath and Beyond that secured $13M in immediate new programs.
7. Collaborated with designers at Hunter Douglas, and Smith and Noble on new hospitality products.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelor Of Fine Arts

Description :

1. Designer for a vast variety of leading brands in a global, fast-paced team environment.
2. Provided design solutions and rationale that aligned with client objectives.
3. Conducted consumer research to understand the user experience.
4. Involved in all the phases of product design and development (conceptual into refinement, to design adaptation and design implementation).
5. Participated in new product planning and market research including studying the potential need for new products.
6. Capability to work across functional boundaries to solve problems.
7. Developed manufacturing procedures and monitored the manufacture of the designs in a factory to improve operations and product quality.
8. Conferred with engineering, marketing, production, sales departments, and with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Industrial Design

Description :

1. Designed sheet metal and plastic enclosures, flex circuits, and electrical cable assemblies for hand-held mobile computing devices.
2. Worked with the marketing and manufacturing teams, as well as outside industrial design firms, to define product concepts and DFA/DFM requirements.
3. Conducted prototype shock and environment testing to verify and enhance quality per design requirements.
4. Generated3D models and 2D drawings, electrical schematics, and BOMs.
5. Worked with the marketing and manufacturing teams to write and implement required ECOs for product performance and manufacturing process enhancement.
6. Managed the San Jose drafting team and maintained the group's CAD file database consisting of approximately 30,000 files.
7. Coordinated with the corporate document control group to establish and write the company product release procedure.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

B.S. In Industrial

Description :

1. Lead designer for Mechanical Paddle assembly for French Door Bottom Mount and Side X Side Ice and Water dispenser.
2. Design included damping, sector gear, switch activation, and features required for regulatory mechanical protection.
3. Utilized Pro/E Mechanism to simulate multiple component interaction and calculate movement ratio.
4. Lead designer for a new ultra-small water dispenser using existing parts to reduce capital while providing the customer with a unique dispensing solution.
5. Worked with Global Consumer Design (GCD) and tooling supplier to create a two shot part with functional and aesthetic features.
6. Extensively modified 13 models of probes to bring them into compliance with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) specifications.
7. Worked with design and safety engineers to ensure functionality.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Founding member of small team of undergrad designers and custom fabricators collaborating to create contemporary artwork and unique art inspired products including furniture, lighting, and jewelry.
2. Designed signature product line comprising range of innovative lighting fixtures using recycled materials.
3. Directly involved with product designs resulting in exhibition at prestigious design events including ICFF in NYC.
4. Consistently led multidisciplinary team with limited resources through tight deadlines.
5. Implemented low-waste laser cutting production methods resulting in higher output and cost savings of 20%.
6. Ensured relevance through research and awareness of current market trends.
7. Designed and printed promotional materials resulting in higher event exposure.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BS In Industrial Design

Description :

1. Work with the entire product team to contribute to high-level direction and ideas for the product.
2. Work directly with the Head of Product to define specs and set goals for projects.
3. Work closely with engineers to ensure the build matches visual design.
4. Translate ideas (business needs and user goals) into elegant, intuitive, and engaging user experiences Improve current product and help design the next set of features.
5. Own end-to-end design deliverables from specifications, process flows, and wireframes to final visual mock-ups.
6. Drive the development and communication of design guidelines and patterns, with focus on providing a consistent experience on any platform.
7. Provide hands-on design and creative direction for all design needs, across different mediums.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Interaction Design

Description :

1. Modifying and redesigning medical instruments utilized in orthopedic surgery, as well as patient-specific orthopedic implants.
2. Personally, meet and phone conference both indirectly through sales representatives and directly with orthopedic surgeons.
3. Assist manufacturing teams with process improvement activities and new process/product introductions.
4. Draft qualification documentation, test sample preparation, test execution, data gathering, and data analysis.
5. Prepare manufacturing documentation, standard work, and specifications.
6. Coordinate the flow of manufacturing qualification orders and test samples throughout all stages of manufacturing.
7. Create and analyze process maps and flowcharts for existing and proposed processes.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Description :

1. Design and manage product lines from concept through development for Home & Garden industry.
2. Demographics included high-end catalog, boutique and retail brand stores: Target, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc.
3. Develop product line standards and category specific use of color, format, material and finishes.
4. Work closely with product managers ensuing price-point and production schedules are met.
5. Manage network of art agencies and freelance contributors.
6. Accountable for talent search, selection, and negotiation of third-party contracts.
7. Liaison with national and global vendors in manufacturing and sourcing for product lines.
8. Hands on merchandising and showroom coordination, featuring effective display of product.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Visual Communication

Description :

1. Design full automotive exhaust systems using Catia V5 R20 & R24.
2. Produced 3D solid models and 2D full detail prints for all subassemblies, components and finished goods to satisfy our customers needs.
3. Design components such as manifolds, manifold converters, flanges, pipes, brackets, mufflers, and other specialty products.
4. Utilizes Sketcher, Generative Shape Design, Part Design, Assembly Design and Drafting Workbenches.
5. Use CMM and laser scanner for validating prototype components.
6. Worked with Manufacturing personnel to develop design and detailing standards to satisfy QC as well as manufacturing.
7. Developed a rating system for design/part complexity to better track productivity.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Industrial Technology

Description :

1. Develop and maintain 3D models and mechanical prints for 300+ products.
2. Adapt existing models and prints for accurate manufacturing information.
3. Collaborate with engineers and machinists on validating dimensions calculated from an existing product or OEM product.
4. Construct an aesthetical part and diagnose product's integrity using Finite Element Analysis.
5. Confirm initial prototype's effectiveness by fitting to test vehicle.
6. Implement the product by familiarizing the craftsman with the design, and address any concerns for manufacturability.
7. Communicate with consumers post-sale to educate on the installation of products.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor Of Science

Description :

1. Translated subject matter into concrete design.
2. Created design themes, graphics, & Illustrations for product, packaging, advertising collateral, & brand collateral.
3. Worked in conjunction with sales & marketing teams on multiple projects through concept, estimation, design, proofing, & production phases.
4. Worked in conjunction with web development team to create rich, interactive content for company websites as well as digital collateral.
5. Performed market/product research.
6. Organized, managed, & scheduled multiple projects.
7. Worked with various substrates & printing processes.
8. Created product mock-ups & sales presentation collateral.
9. Organized & executed photo shoots; scanned, clipped, & corrected photos.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Associates

Description :

1. Extracted product vision from the founder and other stakeholders.
2. Worked closely with product managers to distill business requirements.
3. Planned and facilitated user research sessions using usertesting.com.
4. Identified usability problems, document and translate research findings to improve product designs.
5. Worked closely with the development team to drive features from concept to fruition.
6. Assisted front-end developers with the UI design and frontend code.
7. Built and maintained living design style guide and document reusable components.
8. Designed and introduced new company logo, helped refresh brand and suite of product logos.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS

Description :

1. Responsible for designing websites and ensuring product usability during all phases of User-Centered Design.
2. Worked with end-users and Product Planning to identify user needs and system requirements.
3. Defined the user personas, user scenarios, use cases, and task flows.
4. Created screen layouts by using low-fidelity mockups in Visio and graphics programs.
5. Designed and developed high-fidelity user interface prototypes in HTML, JavaScript, and VBScript based on product requirements.
6. Conducted heuristic evaluations, cognitive walkthroughs, and validated the design concepts through focus group studies.
7. Conducted usability tests and improved ease of use based on test results.
8. Created detailed Functional Specifications for offshore development teams.
9. Evangelized various product development teams on techniques and merits of user-centered design.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

M.A.

Description :

1. Redesigned/Modified cab assembly to meet requirements for new school bus design.
2. Designed and developed load-bearing structures to meet FMVSS 216 requirements for school buses.
3. Designs developed using Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) Principles.
4. Designed fiberglass exteriors for Cab assembly to meet industrial design requirements for class A surfaces.
5. Built five proto-type school buses to validate and test designs.
6. Developed manufacturing processes to leverage existing facility tooling more efficiently.
7. Teamed with manufacturing group to develop tooling and production processes to meet line rate requirements.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelor's