Hire Machining Designers near Minnesota, United States

I am an industrial designer based in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. I have worked in various manufacturing facilities for the last decade, including casting, machining and general sheet-metal f... Read more

I am an industrial designer based in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. I have worked in various manufacturing facilities for the last decade, including casting, machining and general sheet-metal fabrication. I have spent the last 15 years working with various CAD programs, primarily SolidWorks, creating and manipulating models for the medical, energy and aerospace industries. I am capable of reverse engineering both 3D solid models and 2D drawings from existing components and/or drawings. I currently hold certification as a SolidWorks Certified Professional, with specialized certifications in mold design, advanced surfacing and sheet metal.

I'm a product design engineer with 10+ years of experience. I love working in passionate teams who love making outstanding products that push their industry forward. A truly great product comes from g... Read more

I'm a product design engineer with 10+ years of experience. I love working in passionate teams who love making outstanding products that push their industry forward. A truly great product comes from genuine experiences and figuring out the real problem. Experience - From conception to full production. Ideation, development, planning and goal tracking, prototype creation, supplier communication, manufacturing support. Expertise - Complex part design, machine design and FEA evaluation, advanced surfacing, DFM focus for injection molding, forging, casting, and CNC machining processes, technical drawing and GDT supplier communication, composite design and layup schedules, full suspension linkage design, structural testing and ISO compliance Skills - Advanced Solidworks user, ten plus years of Asian supplier communication, effective use of PDM Vault, FEA modeling and validation, technical documentation creation, GD&T, technical marketing asset creation. Fabrication Experience - Conventional Mill and Lathe, Expert in 3D printing, MIG welding, Rapid/Conventional Prototyping, CNC router and CAM, Casting, Forging, and molding processes, woodworking, furniture creation, flat stock design Software Experience - Advanced Solidworks User, Solidworks FEA Simulation, AutoCAD, PDM Vault system, Photoworks 360, Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM package, Sharepoint, Arduino and C++ programming languages, G Code, Linkage Program, typical office programs

With 15+ years in high-precision CNC machining and manufacturing engineering (primarily aerospace), I specialize in helping machine shops reduce cycle times, extend tool life, improve setups, and elim... Read more

With 15+ years in high-precision CNC machining and manufacturing engineering (primarily aerospace), I specialize in helping machine shops reduce cycle times, extend tool life, improve setups, and eliminate production bottlenecks through targeted, async consulting. Key services: CAM/toolpath optimization (adaptive strategies, roughing/finishing efficiency, G-code refinement) Custom fixture and workholding design (repeatable, minimal-setup solutions for complex parts) Manufacturability & setup reviews (DFM feedback on prints, processes, tolerances to prevent costly rework) Background includes progressing from operator to night-shift lead, CNC programmer, manufacturing engineer (fixture design, process proving), and now applications engineer focused on floor optimization. I've programmed and optimized for manual lathes, conversational CNC, 3-5 axis mills, and tight-tolerance aerospace components (aluminum, titanium, Inconel). I deliver async-only: clear scopes, one revision included, ITAR-aware, and strict intake boundaries to respect your time and mine. No open-ended freelancing—defined deliverables for overflow or specialized jobs. Currently a full-time applications engineer; side consulting via DSE Applied Engineering LLC (Minnesota-based). Open to select, high-value projects that leverage my hands-on production experience. Let's solve your machining challenges efficiently—message me or use my intake form.

The positions that I have held have enabled me to be exposed to a variety of industries and manufacturing methods. I have designed components and assemblies for injection molding, casting, extrusion,... Read more

The positions that I have held have enabled me to be exposed to a variety of industries and manufacturing methods. I have designed components and assemblies for injection molding, casting, extrusion, stamping, prototype machines (FDM printers) and standard machining. I strive to use the design skills that I have acquired and to learn new techniques that will make me a better engineer. The positions I have held also opened new doors to different aspects of engineering, besides design, that I had no experienced with and have expanded my knowledge of the business, quality control and design assurance.

I have a strong background in machining, machine building, and machine design. I have designed and built millions of dollars worth of automation and robotics equipment. I can help with your automati... Read more

I have a strong background in machining, machine building, and machine design. I have designed and built millions of dollars worth of automation and robotics equipment. I can help with your automation design needs, as well as just providing drafting/detail drawing services for your existing designs.

Welcome to my page! I am a Mechanical Engineer living and working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I currently work as a manufacturability analyst, for a rapid manufacturing and prototyping company. I speci... Read more

Welcome to my page! I am a Mechanical Engineer living and working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I currently work as a manufacturability analyst, for a rapid manufacturing and prototyping company. I specialize in CNC Machining, 3D printing, and Injection Molding. I have a Mechanical Engineering degree from Iowa State University. I have been doing CAD and CAM professionally for 5 years now. My passion is design, and I love creating new concepts with others. Excited to work with you on a new design!