Experienced in production with a demonstrated history of working in the Automotive industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Autodesk Fusion, Metal Fabrication, and Mechanics. Strong... Read more

Experienced in production with a demonstrated history of working in the Automotive industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Autodesk Fusion, Metal Fabrication, and Mechanics. Strong media and communication professional with a Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) focused in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Design CAD/CADD from St Cloud Technical and Community College.

I'm a product design engineer with 10+ years of experience. I love working in passionate teams who love making outstanding products that push their industry forward. A truly great product comes from g... Read more

I'm a product design engineer with 10+ years of experience. I love working in passionate teams who love making outstanding products that push their industry forward. A truly great product comes from genuine experiences and figuring out the real problem. Experience - From conception to full production. Ideation, development, planning and goal tracking, prototype creation, supplier communication, manufacturing support. Expertise - Complex part design, machine design and FEA evaluation, advanced surfacing, DFM focus for injection molding, forging, casting, and CNC machining processes, technical drawing and GDT supplier communication, composite design and layup schedules, full suspension linkage design, structural testing and ISO compliance Skills - Advanced Solidworks user, ten plus years of Asian supplier communication, effective use of PDM Vault, FEA modeling and validation, technical documentation creation, GD&T, technical marketing asset creation. Fabrication Experience - Conventional Mill and Lathe, Expert in 3D printing, MIG welding, Rapid/Conventional Prototyping, CNC router and CAM, Casting, Forging, and molding processes, woodworking, furniture creation, flat stock design Software Experience - Advanced Solidworks User, Solidworks FEA Simulation, AutoCAD, PDM Vault system, Photoworks 360, Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM package, Sharepoint, Arduino and C++ programming languages, G Code, Linkage Program, typical office programs

With 15+ years in high-precision CNC machining and manufacturing engineering (primarily aerospace), I specialize in helping machine shops reduce cycle times, extend tool life, improve setups, and elim... Read more

With 15+ years in high-precision CNC machining and manufacturing engineering (primarily aerospace), I specialize in helping machine shops reduce cycle times, extend tool life, improve setups, and eliminate production bottlenecks through targeted, async consulting. Key services: CAM/toolpath optimization (adaptive strategies, roughing/finishing efficiency, G-code refinement) Custom fixture and workholding design (repeatable, minimal-setup solutions for complex parts) Manufacturability & setup reviews (DFM feedback on prints, processes, tolerances to prevent costly rework) Background includes progressing from operator to night-shift lead, CNC programmer, manufacturing engineer (fixture design, process proving), and now applications engineer focused on floor optimization. I've programmed and optimized for manual lathes, conversational CNC, 3-5 axis mills, and tight-tolerance aerospace components (aluminum, titanium, Inconel). I deliver async-only: clear scopes, one revision included, ITAR-aware, and strict intake boundaries to respect your time and mine. No open-ended freelancing—defined deliverables for overflow or specialized jobs. Currently a full-time applications engineer; side consulting via DSE Applied Engineering LLC (Minnesota-based). Open to select, high-value projects that leverage my hands-on production experience. Let's solve your machining challenges efficiently—message me or use my intake form.