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Walter I.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / SolidWorks Specialist

Indianapolis, United States

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36,344 / 156,582

Skill pts: 5

3D CAD Modeling Assembly Design Machine Design Mechanical Design Prototype Design

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About

I am a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with over 35 years of experience in mechanical engineering, industrial machinery design, product development, and manufacturing.

My expertise includes SolidWorks Professional 2026, Autodesk Inventor, 3D CAD modeling, complex assemblies, sheet metal design, weldments, machine components, and detailed manufacturing drawings.

My professional background includes engineering projects involving NASA, Cummins, Caterpillar, Otis Elevator, Carrier, and high-speed packaging equipment.

I specialize in designing practical, manufacturing-ready solutions, including CNC-machined components, sheet metal fabrications, mechanical assemblies, and prototype development.

Through my business, I provide professional CAD engineering, design for manufacturing (DFM), 3D modeling, technical drawings, and 3D printing services.

I take pride in accurate engineering, dependable communication, and delivering quality designs that meet client requirements.

Experience

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Independent Engineering Consultant · Self-employed Jan 2025 – Present 1 yrs 10 mos Indianapolis, Indiana Independent Mechanical Design Engineer providing professional CAD design, product development, and manufacturing engineering services.

Specializing in SolidWorks 3D modeling, industrial machinery, sheet metal design, fabricated components, mechanical assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.

Extensive experience developing production-ready designs, including fabrication drawings, bills of materials, STEP files, and technical documentation.

Additional capabilities include design for manufacturing (DFM), prototype development, and 3D printing.

Over 35 years of mechanical engineering experience supporting industrial equipment manufacturers and product development projects.

Education

La Roche University Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering and Design, 3.8 gpa 1975 – 1980 Mechanical Engineering studies with a focus on mechanical design, engineering principles, and manufacturing technology.

Other experience

Industrial Machinery Design & Manufacturing Engineering Over 35 years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience involving industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, and custom mechanical systems.

Extensive experience designing high-speed packaging machinery, automated equipment, sheet metal fabrications, weldments, machine components, and mechanical assemblies.

Professional experience includes engineering projects involving NASA, Cummins Diesel, Caterpillar, Otis Elevator, Carrier Corporation, and industrial equipment manufacturers.

Skilled in design for manufacturing (DFM), machining processes, fabrication methods, prototype development, component integration, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.

Additional capabilities include SolidWorks 3D CAD design, Autodesk Inventor, technical drawings, 3D printing, and custom product development.