Michael P.
Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks product design, sheet metal, DFM & production drawings
Chicago,
United States
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About
I'm a mechanical design engineer in northeast Ohio. Ten years in, all of it designing things that actually got manufactured: siding and trim, commercial refrigeration cases, nitrogen gas springs for stamping presses. My day job is product and compliance engineering at a building products company, and I take on freelance CAD and design work evenings and weekends.
Most of my work is in SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Parts, assemblies, production drawings, BOMs. You'll get the native files plus STEP, IGES, DWG or PDF, whatever your shop or your next engineer needs.
Sheet metal is my strongest suit. Roll forming, stamping, brake work, punch and press tooling, weldments, coatings. I've also done a lot of design-for-manufacturing cleanup over the years, usually after a part came back from the shop unmachinable or way over quote. It's cheaper to catch that in CAD, which is where I come in.
Some other things I get hired for:
- Building product code compliance. FBC, ICC, AAMA/FGIA, CCMC for Canada, plus UL, NSF and DOE from my refrigeration years. I've taken products through test labs and certification start to finish, paperwork included.
- Reverse engineering. Faro arm certified. Give me a physical part or an old paper print and I'll send back a clean model and drawing.
- High pressure assemblies. I spent four years designing 1,500-5,000 PSI gas spring manifolds, so tight tolerances and real safety factors are familiar territory.
- Python scripting for engineering busywork. Drawing packages, document processing, batch conversions.
On working with me: I respond fast, I'll give you a real number and a real lead time before we start, and if your design has a manufacturing problem I'll say so instead of just modeling it anyway. Not sure about hiring someone new? Start me on one part or one drawing package and judge from that.
BS in Mechanical Engineering & Technology, University of Dayton. ISO 9001 and AS9100 trained, former company internal auditor. FAA Part 107 drone pilot, which comes in handy more often than you'd think.
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Most of my work is in SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Parts, assemblies, production drawings, BOMs. You'll get the native files plus STEP, IGES, DWG or PDF, whatever your shop or your next engineer needs.
Sheet metal is my strongest suit. Roll forming, stamping, brake work, punch and press tooling, weldments, coatings. I've also done a lot of design-for-manufacturing cleanup over the years, usually after a part came back from the shop unmachinable or way over quote. It's cheaper to catch that in CAD, which is where I come in.
Some other things I get hired for:
- Building product code compliance. FBC, ICC, AAMA/FGIA, CCMC for Canada, plus UL, NSF and DOE from my refrigeration years. I've taken products through test labs and certification start to finish, paperwork included.
- Reverse engineering. Faro arm certified. Give me a physical part or an old paper print and I'll send back a clean model and drawing.
- High pressure assemblies. I spent four years designing 1,500-5,000 PSI gas spring manifolds, so tight tolerances and real safety factors are familiar territory.
- Python scripting for engineering busywork. Drawing packages, document processing, batch conversions.
On working with me: I respond fast, I'll give you a real number and a real lead time before we start, and if your design has a manufacturing problem I'll say so instead of just modeling it anyway. Not sure about hiring someone new? Start me on one part or one drawing package and judge from that.
BS in Mechanical Engineering & Technology, University of Dayton. ISO 9001 and AS9100 trained, former company internal auditor. FAA Part 107 drone pilot, which comes in handy more often than you'd think.
Experience
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Product Engineer / Compliance Engineer - Metals, Vinyl & Composites
Associated Materials · Full-time
Jan 2025 –
Present
1 yrs 7 mos
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA
Product and compliance engineering for metal, vinyl, and composite building products - siding, trim, soffit, and accessories.
- Led the design and launch of hurricane-rated replacement soffits to Florida Building Code (FBC) and ICC requirements, from concept through test lab approval and market release.
- Own AAMA / FGIA, FBC, ICC, and CCMC (Canada) compliance: certification submittals, regulatory documentation, and the recertification lifecycle for an entire product line.
- Led VAVE cost-reduction projects on metal products, taking cost out without giving up performance or appearance.
- Work with plant teams on roll forming and metal coating processes at West Salem, Ohio and other facilities to improve yield, durability, and throughput.
- Built Python automation tools that handle recurring compliance workflows and document processing.
- Led AI adoption across the engineering department: evaluated and integrated tooling for quality control and process improvement, and trained the team on it. -
Design Engineer - High-Pressure Gas Spring Systems
Hyson Solutions (Barnes Group) · Full-time
Jun 2021 –
Jan 2025
3 yrs 7 mos
Brecksville, OH, USA
Designed high-pressure nitrogen gas spring and manifold systems (1,500-5,000 PSI) for sheet metal forming presses and die applications.
- Delivered complete production packages to customers and suppliers: 3D models, drawings, bills of materials, and purchased-part specifications ready to build from.
- Ran 2-5 active projects a day against three-week delivery windows, resolving machining and fit-up issues with the shop as they came up.
- Designed and tested to ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements, and served as a company internal auditor.
- Faro Arm certified; applied CMM measurement to improve process flow and quality control. -
Refrigeration & Case Manufacturing Engineer
Beverage-Air · Full-time
Oct 2016 –
Jun 2021
4 yrs 8 mos
Brookville, PA, USA
Designed custom commercial refrigeration units with Sales and Marketing - cost-efficient, manufacturable, and compliant with UL, NSF, and California energy regulations.
- Designed a DOE-compliant universal refrigeration housing that covered multiple system sizes.
- Produced weekly 3D models and bills of materials so production could build to engineering spec.
- Created work instruction templates that streamlined manufacturing on the floor.
- Handled sustaining engineering changes, from small corrections to complex redesigns.
- Trained new engineers on engineering practice, manufacturing procedure, and standards compliance. -
Stove Design Engineer & Machine Shop Operator
Rocket Works (Sustainable Stove Company) · Internship
May 2015 –
Aug 2015
3 mos
Durban, South Africa
Design and shop work for a sustainable cook stove manufacturer.
- Prototyped punch and press tools for stove lids and tuned the design for airflow performance.
- Programmed CNC milling machines and coordinated machine operators to hit project deadlines.
Education
- University of Dayton Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering & Technology 2012 – 2016 Mechanical engineering technology program with a hands-on design, materials, and manufacturing focus. Completed an international design internship with Rocket Works in Durban, South Africa, prototyping tooling for sustainable cook stoves.
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Joined: August 24, 2026
Last seen: August 27, 2026
Area of Expertise
3D Printing Design
3D Modeling
Mechanical Drafting
Concept Design
Engineering Design
Mechanical Engineering
Rapid Prototyping
3D Printing Services
Prototype Tooling
3D Design Services
2D to 3D Conversion Services
Prototype Design Services
Reverse Engineering
CNC Programming
SolidWorks Design Services
Sheet Metal Design
Fabrication Drawings Services
3D Solid Modeling
SolidWorks Engineering Services
Rapid Prototyping Services
3D Models of Machine Parts
Design Engineering Services
2D CAD Drafting Services
Assembly Drawing Services
Assembly Modeling Services
Prototype Design Engineering
Machine Drawing Services
Mechanical Design Services
Metal Design and Fabrication
Mechanical CAD Design
Manufacturing Drawings
3D Product Modeling
Product Engineering Services
2D to 3D Modeling
Design for Assembly Services
Mechanical Drawing Services
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
DFM Services
Design for Manufacturability (DFM Services)
3D Scanning Services
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Chicago, MI, United States