My expertise lies at a unique crossroads between artistic design and mechanical engineering. As a freelance designer, I offer clients a rare combination: strong creative sensibility, supported by a pr... Read more

My expertise lies at a unique crossroads between artistic design and mechanical engineering. As a freelance designer, I offer clients a rare combination: strong creative sensibility, supported by a practical engineering foundation. For entrepreneurs, artists and inventors seeking to turn a concept into a physical object, I can help take the project beyond design: identifying suitable manufacturers and gathering quotes. My education and early professional career gave me the vital tools for mechanical product design: sound CAD modeling and drawing practices, design for manufacturability, comparing quotes, sourcing and vetting manufacturers, and using a top-down design approach to create solutions which fulfill their performance, space, and cost requirements. I have thrived taking on challenges which call for inventive solutions. Feeling inclined toward more creative expression, I started designing and making jewelry, repurposing my mechanical design background to create innovative gemstone and pearl settings. This evolved into my own fashion brand, carving a niche for high-precision, sculptural-mechanical jewelry and accessories with an otherworldly design language which pays tribute to futurism and science fiction. Past projects ranged from simple one-offs, like a custom acrylic cabinet for home stereo equipment, to the more technically complex, such as the complete redesign of a high accuracy, multi-speed syringe pump for medical research.

I am a senior mechanical design engineer specializing in taking complex machine prototypes from advanced concepts and detailed CAD models through fabrication-ready engineering documentation. With mor... Read more

I am a senior mechanical design engineer specializing in taking complex machine prototypes from advanced concepts and detailed CAD models through fabrication-ready engineering documentation. With more than 12 years of experience in mechanical product development, I help companies refine mechanisms, validate designs, and prepare production-ready packages that manufacturers can confidently build. My expertise focuses on precision mechanical systems, industrial equipment, automated mechanisms, and prototype development where accuracy, reliability, and manufacturability are critical. I have worked on projects involving multi-component assemblies, moving mechanisms, load-bearing structures, and custom machinery requiring careful integration of mechanical components, tolerances, and functional requirements. I specialize in SolidWorks-based mechanical design workflows, including advanced part modeling, assembly development, configuration management, interference detection, motion studies, and design optimization. I create detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T, material specifications, surface finish requirements, machining notes, exploded assembly views, and documentation required for fabrication and supplier communication. My engineering process combines CAD development with simulation-driven validation. I perform structural FEA, stress analysis, deformation studies, and motion analysis to evaluate component strength, mechanical behavior, safety factors, and potential failure points before manufacturing. I use simulation results to recommend practical design improvements that reduce risk, improve performance, and optimize production feasibility. Throughout product development projects, I collaborate closely with inventors, startups, manufacturers, and engineering teams to transform prototypes into reliable mechanical products. I have supported design-for-manufacturing (DFM), prototype iterations, fabrication reviews, assembly improvements, and production readiness assessments. My software experience includes SolidWorks, Fusion 360, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, KeyShot, and professional documentation tools. I understand the importance of clear engineering communication, accurate assumptions, and complete deliverables including native CAD files, STEP exports, drawing packages, BOMs, and technical reports. If you need an experienced mechanical engineer who can analyze your existing prototype, improve the design, validate performance, and deliver fabrication-ready documentation, I would be happy to review your project requirements and discuss the next steps.

I am a Senior Mechanical Designer with more than 18 years of experience creating innovative mechanical designs, production-ready 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and engineered solutions ac... Read more

I am a Senior Mechanical Designer with more than 18 years of experience creating innovative mechanical designs, production-ready 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and engineered solutions across multiple industries. Since beginning my design career in 2007, I have worked on projects ranging from vacuum excavators, directional drilling equipment, auger boring systems, fluid power actuators, pneumatic valves and manifolds, to large-scale commercial water slide and aquatic attractions, to Point of Purchase retail displays. My experience spans the entire design process, from concept development and layout design through manufacturing documentation, rendering, and production support. I specialize in SolidWorks 3D modeling, assembly design, fabrication drawings, design-for-manufacturing principles, and product development. I am experienced in converting 2D CAD layouts into complete 3D assemblies, creating detailed engineering drawings, maintaining PDM systems, and producing realistic renderings for customer presentations and marketing materials. My goal is always to provide clients with practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions while maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. Areas of Expertise: SolidWorks 3D Modeling Mechanical Design Product Development Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Manufacturing Drawings Sheet Metal Design Weldments Assembly Design Engineering Documentation 3D Rendering Reverse Engineering AutoCAD Drafting PDM Management Prototype Development Custom Equipment Design Whether you need a concept developed into a manufacturable design or require detailed production drawings from existing models, I can help bring your project from idea to reality.My experience spans the entire design process, from concept development and layout design through manufacturing documentation, rendering, and production support. I specialize in SolidWorks 3D modeling, assembly design, fabrication drawings, design-for-manufacturing principles, and product development. I am experienced in converting 2D CAD layouts into complete 3D assemblies, creating detailed engineering drawings, maintaining PDM systems, and producing realistic renderings for customer presentations and marketing materials. My goal is always to provide clients with practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions while maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. Areas of Expertise: SolidWorks 3D Modeling Mechanical Design Product Development Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Manufacturing Drawings Sheet Metal Design Weldments Assembly Design Engineering Documentation 3D Rendering Reverse Engineering AutoCAD Drafting Prototype Development Custom Equipment Design Whether you need a concept developed into a manufacturable design or require detailed production drawings from existing models, I can help bring your project from idea to reality.