Senior Design Engineer with over 20 years of hands-on expertise specializing in mechanical drafting, 3D parametric modeling, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM). I act as the critical bridge betwee... Read more

Senior Design Engineer with over 20 years of hands-on expertise specializing in mechanical drafting, 3D parametric modeling, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM). I act as the critical bridge between a conceptual idea and a machine shop floor, translating design requirements into highly structured, error-free engineering data. My core competencies focus deeply on heavy-duty sheet metal fabrication, structural component configuration, complex parametric assemblies, and top-down product layout. I excel at capturing empirical shop-floor data—such as bend allowances, material stretch factors, and tooling constraints—and embedding those rules directly into automated, robust parametric models and Excel-linked variable trees. Core Philosophies: Design for Reality: I design with a deep respect for actual shop equipment, ensuring parts are optimized for laser/plasma cutting, multi-roll plate forming, and press brake limitations. Parametric Integrity: I build fully constrained parametric assemblies with clean feature history trees, ensuring models can adapt dynamically without breaking down when a variable changes. Shop-Ready Documentation: I deliver meticulously detailed 2D fabrication drawings utilizing standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), explicit weldment callouts, clean section views, and exact flat patterns to eliminate guesswork on the production floor. Platform Deployment: Primary Platform: Siemens Solid Edge. Expert in structured, history-based Ordered parametric modeling, high-density assembly design, and production-ready detailing. SolidWorks Integration: Extensively experienced in the SolidWorks ecosystem. Fully capable of delivering high-fidelity, neutral-format geometry (STEP, IGES, Parasolid) optimized for flawless import and reconstruction within client SolidWorks environments. Licensing & Infrastructure: Native SolidWorks development is readily available for contracts where the client provides platform licensing, secure VPN, or VDI workstation access.

I have worked as a mechanical design engineer for over 10 years after graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a Mechanical Engineering degree. I have specialized in modeling for most of my c... Read more

I have worked as a mechanical design engineer for over 10 years after graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a Mechanical Engineering degree. I have specialized in modeling for most of my career but have also worked on a team to design and build large machines for a machining shop as well as fixturing for many others.

Jonathan Schaefer is the founder of June Design, a boutique architecture firm located in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He studied architecture at the University of Cincinnati, and received his Master of Arch... Read more

Jonathan Schaefer is the founder of June Design, a boutique architecture firm located in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He studied architecture at the University of Cincinnati, and received his Master of Architecture from the Ohio State University along with a Minor in City & Urban Planning. He has experience in both technical drafting skills, 3D modeling, as well as photorealistic and conceptual rendering. Please visit his website (listed below) to view a full catalogue of past and current projects.