Hire freelance Casting designers near Troy, MI

I'm a professional engineer in the automotive industry working with innovative technology and leading edge manufacturers around the world. My strengths are developing systems of metal castings, machin... Read more

I'm a professional engineer in the automotive industry working with innovative technology and leading edge manufacturers around the world. My strengths are developing systems of metal castings, machinings, plastic molded parts, and stampings. This includes simple 1 piece products to complex systems consisting of dozens of parts that need to work in unison to ensure correct operation. I can put your idea in a 3D environment to help visualise it, ensure manufacturability, design for failure modes to ensure reliability & quality, and provide input on efficiency solutions to reduce costs. I have access to a 3D printer and machining equipment to produce prototypes to further develop your product before bringing it into production.

I am a mechanical and product development engineer with over 25 years of experience developing products from initial concepts through production launch. My background includes automotive, defense, sp... Read more

I am a mechanical and product development engineer with over 25 years of experience developing products from initial concepts through production launch. My background includes automotive, defense, specialty vehicles, and manufacturing engineering. I specialize in SOLIDWORKS design, mechanical mechanisms, injection- and blow-molded plastics, metal stampings, welded assemblies, castings, machined components, and design for manufacturing (DFM/DFA). I help clients solve challenging mechanical design problems, improve existing products, reduce manufacturing costs, and prepare designs for production. **Services include:** - 3D CAD modeling and mechanical assemblies using SOLIDWORKS - Product development, design improvements, and reverse engineering - Injection molding and metal component DFM reviews - Manufacturing drawings, tolerances, and assembly design - Prototype development, 3D printing, and CNC-ready designs - Engineering troubleshooting and design validation I bring practical engineering experience and an understanding of real-world manufacturing constraints. My goal is to deliver designs that function reliably and can be manufactured economically. I am available for short-term engineering projects and ongoing part-time consulting.

Relevant Experience • Three years as a Senior Product Development Engineer with Safe Fleet / Roll Rite developing new product, improving existing product, and supporting operations. • Three plus years... Read more

Relevant Experience • Three years as a Senior Product Development Engineer with Safe Fleet / Roll Rite developing new product, improving existing product, and supporting operations. • Three plus years of project management experience in the highly competitive automotive parts manufacturing market launching new product. • 10 years of Quality Management and Engineering in the automotive and recreational vehicle industries ensuring conformance to specification and improving customer satisfaction. Technical Competency • Fluent in Microsoft 365 application including Excel & Word. • Proficient in multiple CAD Systems such as SolidWorks and Autodesk Fusion 365. • Skilled in Six Sigma and statistical methodologies. • Metal Stamping, Rubber & Aluminum extrusion, Iron & Aluminum Casting, Welded Assemblies, Roll Forming, Mechatronic Design