Jim V.

Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of design, management and manufacturing experience. Multi-field experience includes all forms of metal fabrication, plastics, integrated devices and systems. Designer, new product development and R&D. Out-sourcing and tooling expert. Full service concept to production project management.

Expert 3D CAD Design (CSWP, Certified SolidWorks Professional). Innovator with 6 registered Patents, multiple Patents Pending. Taken hundreds of products from concept to production. Expert manufacturing skills. Extensive experience with:

Product Development & Design
Electromechanical Products and Electronics Integration
Metal Fabrication & Weldments
Automated Mechanical Systems
Sheet Metal Design
Machine Shop (Lathe, Mill, etc.)
Injection Molded Plastics
Die Cast & Injection Molded Metals
DFM, Design for Manufacturing
DFA, Design for Assembly
Lean Manufacturing
QA/QC Documentation
Production and Test Fixture Design
Project Management
Offshore Sourcing
... and much more.

My diverse skill-sets and experience allows me to offer a full spectrum of engineering design and project management services. I love a challenge, and I have an extraordinary problem-solving ability that brings optimum results with minimal cost and complexity.

I specialize in electromechanical systems, pulling together all forms of part fabrication with any material, complemented with creative and reliable mechanical design. I am an excellent collaborator, and I will see that you get more than you expect.