Rick R.

Experience

• New Product Development Engineer Soen Audi · Full-time Mar 2024 – Present 2 yrs 6 mos Camarillo, CA, USA As a New Product Development Engineer, I design and manage comprehensive audio system solutions for a range of clients, carefully balancing their design targets, space constraints, material selection, manufacturability, and expected performance. I build and test prototype systems using in-house processes to verify functionality, analyze test results, and implement iterative improvements to achieve optimal performance. Throughout development, I thoroughly document all processes and communicate key information to stakeholders. Additionally, I evaluate production methods to select efficient, cost-effective manufacturing approaches and coordinate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product launches.
• Engineering Technician Soen Audio · Full-time Mar 2024 – Mar 2026 2 yrs Camarillo, CA, USA During my time as an Engineering Technician, I designed and developed new products using SolidWorks, created test samples through a combination of 3D printing and CNC machining. I built and measured acoustic prototypes while supporting small-scale production runs, and I assembled and evaluated product prototypes to ensure they met performance standards. I managed full technical documentation and document control via PLM software, including product specifications, cosmetic specifications, reliability test documents, and detailed work/process instructions. Additionally, I designed jigs and fixtures for testing and evaluation, set up and maintained the development/test lab (including equipment, materials, processes, and organization), prepared and performed reliability testing, and handled packing and shipping of product samples and materials to customers and suppliers. I also troubleshot customer returns, documented failures, and developed effective corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Engineering Technician Vortech Engineering · Full-time Aug 2011 – Mar 2026 14 yrs 7 mos Oxnard, CA, USA As an Engineering Technician, I generated centrifugal compressor performance maps and conducted testing per SAE J1723 standards using an in-house compressor dynamometer, accumulating over 500 hours of hands-on experience. I also operated chassis and engine dynamometers to gather critical engine data for R&D analysis. I conducted comprehensive performance tests on compressors, supercharger systems, and related components, test drove development vehicles while data-logging engine performance and drivability under various conditions, and installed prototype supercharger systems on R&D vehicles to verify fitment and recommend necessary modifications. Additionally, I generated technical reports summarizing test data and findings, provided actionable feedback to senior engineering staff, and supported new product development by creating 3D models and mechanical drawings in SolidWorks while initiating and maintaining Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). I utilized basic fabrication tools and 3D printers to produce prototype components for proof-of-concept validation, and I generated and maintained installation instruction manuals, product assembly documentation, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.