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Andy P.

Mechanical Enginer - CAD Expert

Fargo, United States

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17,060 / 137,660

Skill pts: 5

CAD Design Manufacturing Drawings Prototyping Simulation SolidWorks 2026

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About

I’m a mechanical engineer with more than 10 years of experience turning concepts into practical, production-ready products. I specialize in SolidWorks and have worked with complex assemblies, mechanisms, sheet metal, machined and die-cast parts, injection-molded plastics, and additive manufacturing.

My experience includes detailed mechanical design, manufacturing drawings, GD&T, thermal and airflow simulation, prototyping, DFM/DFA, and supplier coordination. I’m also the founder and lead engineer of Proof Of Print, where I design hardware for 3D printing applications. Whether you need a single component or a complete assembly, I deliver accurate, manufacturable CAD work ready for the next stage of development.

Experience

Founder / Lead Engineer Proof Of Print · Self-employed Jan 2025 – Present 1 yrs 6 mos ND, United States Leads a hardware startup developing 3D printing systems that repurposes heat generated from computation. Direct product strategy, mechanical design, thermal management, prototyping, supplier coordination, and integration across electronics, software, and manufacturing.

Develops heated build-plates and filament-drying systems from concept through functional prototypes while managing day-to-day business operations, legal matters, intellectual property, fundraising, partnerships, and commercialization planning.
Mechanical Engineer RAB Lighting · Full-time Jan 2022 – May 2025 3 yrs 4 mos New York, NY, United States Designed mechanical systems, enclosures, mounting components, and articulating assemblies for volume-manufactured electric lighting products using Creo. Developed production assemblies and drawings for injection-molded plastics, aluminum extrusions, formed sheet metal, stampings, castings, and machined components.

Supported products from detailed design through prototype validation, production release, supplier implementation, and post-release engineering changes. Integrated mechanical and electrical assemblies while addressing thermal performance, environmental sealing, serviceability, regulatory requirements, tolerancing, GD&T, and DFM/DFA in collaboration with industrial design, electrical engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and suppliers.
Mechanical Engineer CNH INDUSTRIAL PVT LTD · Contract Nov 2017 – Dec 2021 4 yrs 1 mos ND, United States Led a 17-person design group supporting CASE New Holland Industrial, providing technical and logistical guidance, maintaining work quality, and collaborating with CNHi management on annual performance reviews. Designed mechanical and electrical systems for agricultural and construction equipment in Creo, including cabling, harnesses, cooling packages, piping, and exterior component concepts.

Managed engineering changes, test-build updates, prototype testing, and manufacturing drawings while collaborating with international engineering teams. Supported the development and rollout of Creo customizations, authored and delivered global training materials, provided Creo and Teamcenter support, and led a pilot program for Design Exploration licenses.
Service Bureau Lead Intermountain3D · Full-time Mar 2017 – Nov 2017 8 mos Boise, ID, United States Managed daily operations for a product-development and short-run manufacturing business, providing 3D design, reverse engineering, 3D scanning, prototyping, fabrication, and production services. Directed the work of an intern and coordinated with contract manufacturers for additional processes and capabilities.

Used SolidWorks, the Geomagic software suite, and industrial SLA equipment from 3D Systems to develop, reproduce, and manufacture custom parts and products for client applications.

Education

North Dakota State University BS, Mechanical Engineering, 3.1 2011 – 2016 Minors in: Polymeric Coatings and Materials; Chemistry

Other experience

Woodworking 10+ years experience with woodworking, both hand tool and machine led. Experienced in designing for wood.
3D Printing 10+ years experience with additive manufacturing