Senior CAD Design and Drafting Mechanical Designer with 30+ years of Cross-Industry experience, specializing in Autodesk Inventor/Vault, PTC Creo, Windchill PLM, SolidWorks and Model-Based Definition... Read more

Senior CAD Design and Drafting Mechanical Designer with 30+ years of Cross-Industry experience, specializing in Autodesk Inventor/Vault, PTC Creo, Windchill PLM, SolidWorks and Model-Based Definition (MBD) Professional Experience

I’m a CAD/CAM designer with a strong background in CNC manufacturing and design for manufacturing (DFM). With years of hands-on experience running CNC machines and developing production workflows, I s... Read more

I’m a CAD/CAM designer with a strong background in CNC manufacturing and design for manufacturing (DFM). With years of hands-on experience running CNC machines and developing production workflows, I specialize in creating precise, production-ready 3D models and toolpaths that bridge the gap between design and the shop floor. My expertise includes: • Fusion 360 CAD/CAM – 3D modeling, assemblies, parametric design, and simulation. • CNC Programming – 2.5D and 3D milling, toolpath optimization, and post-processing for real-world machining. • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) – Engineering parts and assemblies that are not only functional, but efficient to produce, reducing costs and lead times. • Technical Drawings & Documentation – Industry-standard blueprints, tolerancing, and assembly instructions. • Rapid Prototyping – Preparing models for CNC machining, 3D printing, and other prototyping methods. I understand the challenges that come with moving a design into production. My background on the manufacturing floor means I design with real-world constraints, materials, and machining processes in mind. Whether you need a concept modeled, a prototype developed, or a full set of CNC-ready files, I can help you turn your idea into a manufacturable product. If you’re looking for a designer who knows both the software and the machine, let’s connect.

With over 25 years of experience I have obtained a wide breath of capabilities, or market proven skills. Which include, process development, motion control theory & architecture, certified Geometric d... Read more

With over 25 years of experience I have obtained a wide breath of capabilities, or market proven skills. Which include, process development, motion control theory & architecture, certified Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) static & dynamic, sheetmetal design, plastic molding (injection, compression, etc..), composite structure design, precision machining of various materials, thermal dynamics, pneumatics, motor design, automated systems development, lower level robotics development, small & large mechanism design, optical mechanical interfaces, test platforms, manufacturing fixtures and tools. All designs I have produced normally are prototyped by me and tested for design verification. For over 15 years I have used CAD software to model all designs, to ensuring integration, and data retention. The CAD system I employ currently use is Solidworks but I have experience with wide range of systems making interpolating between systems seamless. My experience also has touched on various arenas, military, semiconductor, electronic packaging, automation, security, photonics, and machine design this has prepared me to handle the large majority of mechanical design needs. Specialties: Machine design, product development, 3d Solid modeling, large mechanism, small mechanism, Solidworks, Automation, Sheetmetal design, CNC part design, Conceptual design, Team building, project planning, project management, Plastic part design, precision location design, Manufacturing tooling, Cost reduction, Training, product demonstrations, customer relationships, Site survey's, government contract's, and engineering sales.