Stephen H.
Mechanical Design Engineer | Autodesk Inventor & AutoCAD | 2D/3D CAD Specialist
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Mechanical Engineer with a passion for turning ideas into reality. With expertise in product design, automation, and process improvement, I excel at bringing complex mechanical systems from concept to production. I have a proven track record of driving innovation, optimizing designs for manufacturability, and improving performance metrics. Seeking new opportunities to apply my skills in cutting-edge engineering projects.
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Experience
- Project Engineer II Atlas Copco · Full-time Mar 2025 – Present 1 yrs 2 mos Rock Hill, SC, United States
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Project Engineer
TTI Floorcare · Full-time
Sep 2022 –
Feb 2025
2 yrs 5 mos
Charlotte, NC, United States
Company Overview:
TTI Floorcare NA is a leading global provider of consumer floor care products, specializing in innovative vacuum solutions for both commercial and residential markets. The company focuses on design and development, delivering cutting-edge technology in cordless and robotic vacuums, as well as other cleaning appliances.
Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
•Optimized the commercial vacuum prototype, increasing cleaning performance by 72%.
•Integrated in-brush roll motor technology, enhancing serviceability with tool-free brush roll removal.
•Collaborated with a robot vacuum OEM to develop improved navigation using a custom-designed test area. -
NPD Project Engineer
InVue · Full-time
Nov 2017 –
Sep 2022
4 yrs 10 mos
Charlotte, NC, United States
Company Overview:
InVue is a global leader in developing innovative loss prevention solutions and secure fixture displays for retail environments. The company offers advanced security systems and technology-driven solutions, including live monitoring devices and high-security wearable platforms, to safeguard products in high-traffic retail areas.
Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
•Developed a live shelf-monitoring device with IR technology to track product presence and alert store associates via the LoRa network for restocking.
•Engineered a high-security wearable display platform for major smartwatch brands, ensuring 5-minute resistance against theft using hammers and screwdrivers. -
Product Engineer
VT Leeboy · Full-time
Feb 2015 –
Nov 2017
2 yrs 9 mos
Lincolnton, NC, United States
Company Overview:
VT Leeboy manufactures durable, high-performance equipment for the asphalt paving industry. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for road construction, from compact rollers to road wideners, delivering industry-leading products that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure reliability in demanding applications.
Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
•Implemented Product Lifecycle Support (PLS) based on worker feedback, reducing compact roller build time by 40 hours.
•Designed a Tier 4 Final road widener, cutting costs and assembly time by improving modularity over the previous design.
•Developed a tilting and folding hopper, enabling transport on standard trailers without an oversized permit. -
Mechanical Desgin Engineer
Jacobsen Textron · Full-time
Mar 2013 –
Jan 2015
1 yrs 10 mos
Charlotte, NC, United States
Company Overview:
Jacobsen Textron is a renowned manufacturer of specialty lawn and turf equipment, offering advanced machinery for landscape professionals and groundskeepers. The company is known for its precision-engineered products, including fairway mowers and utility vehicles, built to deliver high performance in the most challenging environments.
Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
•Led the mechanical design and integration of autonomous hydraulic and electrical systems into a prototype fairway mower.
•Redesigned the Truckster platform with vendors to improve engine vibration, heat dissipation, and noise levels, meeting manufacturer reliability standards.
Education
- University of Central Florida B.S. Mechanic Engineering, Engineeering 2007 – 2012
Other experience
- SCCA Club Racing - IT7 Driver/Mechanic Driver and Mechanic for SCCA Club Racing in the IT7 class, with hands on experience in racecar prep, mechanical troubleshooting, repair, setup, and trackside support. Responsibilities included diagnosing mechanical issues, performing maintenance and repairs, preparing the car for competition, and supporting reliability and performance under race conditions. This experience strengthened practical knowledge of vehicle systems, fabrication, problem-solving, and working efficiently under pressure.
Licenses & Certifications
- Solidwoks Associate - Mechanical Design 3D Systems Feb 2015 – Present
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Location
Pineville, NC, United States