Mechanical Design
including, but not limited to:

Plastic injection molding (over-molding)
Metal castings (steel, aluminum, iron)
Sheet metal (stamped, formed parts)
Welded assemblies (steel, aluminum, titanium)
Metal forming (tubes, deep-draw stamping)
Extrusion dies (metal, plastic)
Computer / electronic controlled hydraulic control systems (robotics)
Assembly design (multiple part interaction, 100+ part assembly design)

Software Tools

3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Solidworks 2009 – licensed and trained (Certified SolidWorks Professional); primary software
- AutoCAD – experienced use
- ProEngineer – experienced use
Simulation 2009 – Design Validation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Mechanical Assembly Motion Analysis
Workgroup PDM 2009 – Product Data Management, document revision control

Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Stress / Strain
- Factor of Safety
- Material Yield / Ultimate Strength, fatigue
Material selection / optimization
Manufacturability / Cost Analysis
Failure analysis

Image Rendering/Animation

photo quality product images
3D animation:
- "fly-overs"
- "walk-throughs"
- assembly instruction videos
Presentation quality product images and videos

Communication

Intra-business
- Document control creation / process
- Product / Project management
- Software training
Inter-business
- Vendor relations (domestic / international selection)
- Quality control analysis
- Vendor communications (domestic / international)