Independent contractor offering product design and mechanical engineering services. Creative, self-starting, and driven with 11 years of experience in both industry and research. Strength in product d... Read more

Independent contractor offering product design and mechanical engineering services. Creative, self-starting, and driven with 11 years of experience in both industry and research. Strength in product design from concept to production including overseas manufacturing, system modeling and simulation, prototyping, design for manufacturing, and statistical process control. Versed in the product development cycle, machine design, prototyping to bridge to high volume manufacturing, 3D printing, printing, energy harvesting, CAD, 3D scanning, acoustics, mechatronics. Enthusiastic drive for quality, efficiency, and innovation.

Mechanical Engineer with over 8 years of experience in mechanical design, structural engineering, and industrial manufacturing. Specialized in SolidWorks and AutoCAD 3D modeling, finite element analys... Read more

Mechanical Engineer with over 8 years of experience in mechanical design, structural engineering, and industrial manufacturing. Specialized in SolidWorks and AutoCAD 3D modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), and product development. Proven track record designing and optimizing components for the mining, food, and marine industries. Strong analytical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in design, fabrication, and testing. Currently contributing to ALATAS Americas in mechanical design and new product development.

ericbretzman.com With a decade of diverse experience spanning industrial design, product development, and graphic design, I specialize in bringing user-centric concepts from initial ideation to globa... Read more

ericbretzman.com With a decade of diverse experience spanning industrial design, product development, and graphic design, I specialize in bringing user-centric concepts from initial ideation to global production. For the past seven years, I have honed my expertise in San Diego, leading high-impact projects in the toy and sporting goods industries for brands like and Faux Bow and Tempercraft. My background is rooted in a detail-oriented approach that balances creative aesthetics with technical rigor, utilizing market research, 3D printing, DFM manufacturing prep, and colorway design to deliver high-performing products. Whether I’m designing specialized archery equipment or crafting cohesive branding for insulated drinkware, my goal is to create fulfilling, unique experiences that resonate deeply with the end user.