$94/hr

Higdon Proto

Machining Designer

Machining
CAD Design
Clay Modeling
Product Development
Solid Modeling
Surface Modeling
3D Modeling
SolidWorks

Ryan Higdon is a engineer with over 10 years experience in CAD and manufacturing of aerospace and consumer sporting products. Several years in Oakley Inc. R&D and Advanced Product Development Team developing and new concepts, products, and production processes for mass manufacturing. Over 15 years of fabrication and machining busted knuckles hands-on experience, combined with practical engineering education and technology.

$120/hr

James M.

Machining Designer

Machining
3-Axis CNC Cam Service
3D Modeling
3D Printing
Additive Manufacturing
CAD Design
CNC Laser
CNC Machining
Design for 3d Printing
Design for CNC Machining
Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
Digital Fabrication Design
Ergonomic Design
Furniture Design & Development
Physical Mockups
Physical Product Design
Product Developement
Prototyping
Rapid Prototyping
Robotic Arm Programming
Shop Drawings
Technical Documentation
2D to 3D Modeling
3D Furniture Modeling Services
3D Furniture Rendering
3D Modeling
3D Printing Services
3D Product Rendering and Design
3D Solid Modeling
Assembly Drawing Services
AutoCAD
Autodesk Fusion
CNC Programming
Concept Design
DFM Services
Fabrication Drawings Services
Furniture Design
Furniture Design and Engineering Services
Industrial Design Services
Lightburn
Lighting Design
Manufacturing Drawings
PDF to DWG Conversion
Rapid Prototyping
Reverse Engineering

I am a Product Developer and Digital Manufacturing Manager with a deep background in the ergonomic furniture industry. Having spent years at Fully (acquired by Herman Miller), I specialize in taking high-end physical products from a napkin sketch to a production-ready reality. Unlike traditional designers, I have managed wood product manufacturing plants and programmed the actual CNCs, laser cutters, and robot arms that build the parts. I provide my clients with more than just a 3D model; I provide a complete digital manufacturing strategy—ensuring every 3D model is optimized for the shop floor, whether you are manufacturing locally in the United States or overseas. Core Skills: • Advanced Modeling: Autodesk Fusion, complex assemblies, and parametric design. • Manufacturing Documentation: High-fidelity shop drawings and technical specifications. • Prototyping: 3D printing, CNC machining, and traditional hand-tool mockups.

$94/hr