Daniel W.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Raleigh,
United States
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About
I am a senior mechanical design engineer specializing in taking complex machine prototypes from advanced concepts and detailed CAD models through fabrication-ready engineering documentation.
With more than 12 years of experience in mechanical product development, I help companies refine mechanisms, validate designs, and prepare production-ready packages that manufacturers can confidently build.
My expertise focuses on precision mechanical systems, industrial equipment, automated mechanisms, and prototype development where accuracy, reliability, and manufacturability are critical. I have worked on projects involving multi-component assemblies, moving mechanisms, load-bearing structures, and custom machinery requiring careful integration of mechanical components, tolerances, and functional requirements.
I specialize in SolidWorks-based mechanical design workflows, including advanced part modeling, assembly development, configuration management, interference detection, motion studies, and design optimization. I create detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T, material specifications, surface finish requirements, machining notes, exploded assembly views, and documentation required for fabrication and supplier communication.
My engineering process combines CAD development with simulation-driven validation. I perform structural FEA, stress analysis, deformation studies, and motion analysis to evaluate component strength, mechanical behavior, safety factors, and potential failure points before manufacturing. I use simulation results to recommend practical design improvements that reduce risk, improve performance, and optimize production feasibility.
Throughout product development projects, I collaborate closely with inventors, startups, manufacturers, and engineering teams to transform prototypes into reliable mechanical products. I have supported design-for-manufacturing (DFM), prototype iterations, fabrication reviews, assembly improvements, and production readiness assessments.
My software experience includes SolidWorks, Fusion 360, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, KeyShot, and professional documentation tools.
I understand the importance of clear engineering communication, accurate assumptions, and complete deliverables including native CAD files, STEP exports, drawing packages, BOMs, and technical reports.
If you need an experienced mechanical engineer who can analyze your existing prototype, improve the design, validate performance, and deliver fabrication-ready documentation, I would be happy to review your project requirements and discuss the next steps.
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With more than 12 years of experience in mechanical product development, I help companies refine mechanisms, validate designs, and prepare production-ready packages that manufacturers can confidently build.
My expertise focuses on precision mechanical systems, industrial equipment, automated mechanisms, and prototype development where accuracy, reliability, and manufacturability are critical. I have worked on projects involving multi-component assemblies, moving mechanisms, load-bearing structures, and custom machinery requiring careful integration of mechanical components, tolerances, and functional requirements.
I specialize in SolidWorks-based mechanical design workflows, including advanced part modeling, assembly development, configuration management, interference detection, motion studies, and design optimization. I create detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T, material specifications, surface finish requirements, machining notes, exploded assembly views, and documentation required for fabrication and supplier communication.
My engineering process combines CAD development with simulation-driven validation. I perform structural FEA, stress analysis, deformation studies, and motion analysis to evaluate component strength, mechanical behavior, safety factors, and potential failure points before manufacturing. I use simulation results to recommend practical design improvements that reduce risk, improve performance, and optimize production feasibility.
Throughout product development projects, I collaborate closely with inventors, startups, manufacturers, and engineering teams to transform prototypes into reliable mechanical products. I have supported design-for-manufacturing (DFM), prototype iterations, fabrication reviews, assembly improvements, and production readiness assessments.
My software experience includes SolidWorks, Fusion 360, ANSYS Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, KeyShot, and professional documentation tools.
I understand the importance of clear engineering communication, accurate assumptions, and complete deliverables including native CAD files, STEP exports, drawing packages, BOMs, and technical reports.
If you need an experienced mechanical engineer who can analyze your existing prototype, improve the design, validate performance, and deliver fabrication-ready documentation, I would be happy to review your project requirements and discuss the next steps.
Experience
- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Vertex Product Engineering Solutions LLC · Full-time Jan 2018 – Sep 2025 7 yrs 8 mos Atlanta, GA, United States Lead mechanical design and product development projects involving complex assemblies, industrial equipment, and prototype systems. Create SolidWorks models, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and fabrication documentation. Perform FEA validation, motion studies, tolerance analysis, and design optimization. Collaborate with manufacturers and engineering teams to improve product reliability and production readiness.
- Mechanical Product Development Engineer Precision Motion Technologies Inc. · Full-time Jul 2013 – Aug 2017 4 yrs 1 mos Columbus, OH, United States Designed mechanical components and automated equipment assemblies for industrial applications. Developed 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and prototype documentation. Supported testing, fabrication reviews, supplier coordination, and design improvements to enhance mechanical performance, assembly efficiency, and manufacturing quality.
Education
- Georgia Institute of Technology Master of Science, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, N/A 2011 – 2013 Activities and Societies: Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Product Development Laboratory, Graduate Engineering Design Projects Advanced studies focused on mechanical product development, design optimization, manufacturing methods, CAD/CAE workflows, and simulation-based engineering validation for industrial and consumer products.
- Purdue University Bachelor of Science, MECHANICAL EGINEERING, N/A 2006 – 2010 Activities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Engineering Design Team, Mechanical Engineering Projects Group Focused on mechanical design, machine elements, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics, materials science, and engineering analysis. Completed hands-on design projects involving mechanical systems, CAD modeling, and prototype development.
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Age: 40
Joined: August 7, 2026
Last seen: August 8, 2026
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Raleigh, NC, United States