Michael Chad G.
20+ years of 3D design for manufacturing
Ocean Isle Beach,
United States
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About
I’m an Engineering Manager and Product Design professional with experience designing and manufacturing custom commercial furniture, millwork, and stainless-steel cabinets and tables. I specialize in developing production-ready designs and taking projects from concept through detailed engineering, manufacturing documentation, CNC programming, and production support.
With a strong background in SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, 2D drafting, and manufacturing processes, I focus on practical, manufacturable designs that balance quality, efficiency, and cost. My experience includes designing products specifically for fabrication and manufacturing, with an emphasis on clear documentation, efficient production, and ease of assembly. I’m also experienced in leading engineering teams and collaborating across sales, project management, purchasing, and production to successfully deliver projects from design through completion.
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With a strong background in SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, 2D drafting, and manufacturing processes, I focus on practical, manufacturable designs that balance quality, efficiency, and cost. My experience includes designing products specifically for fabrication and manufacturing, with an emphasis on clear documentation, efficient production, and ease of assembly. I’m also experienced in leading engineering teams and collaborating across sales, project management, purchasing, and production to successfully deliver projects from design through completion.
Experience
- Design Engineer/Engineering Manager Confidential · Full-time Jan 2017 – Present 9 yrs 9 mos St. Louis, MO, USA I currently work for a manufacturing company specializing in custom restaurant booths, tables, and millwork products for the hospitality industry. I use SolidWorks to develop detailed, production-ready designs that are engineered specifically for manufacturing. These designs are then programmed for CNC machining and fabrication, giving me strong experience with design for manufacturability, CNC processes, and developing efficient solutions that can be accurately produced on the shop floor.
- Design Engineer Confidential · Full-time Jan 2002 – Jan 2017 15 yrs North Carolina, USA I have 15 years of experience working for a manufacturing company specializing in the design and fabrication of custom stainless-steel cabinets, countertops, sinks, tables, carts, and related equipment. I have extensive experience using SolidWorks to develop detailed, production-ready designs and preparing them for CNC cutting, forming, and fabrication. This hands-on experience has given me a strong understanding of metal fabrication, manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability, and the importance of creating accurate, efficient designs that translate successfully from CAD to the shop floor.
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Age: 42
Joined: October 5, 2026
Last seen: October 5, 2026
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC, United States