Over 20 years of expertise in designing, developing, and improving consumer products. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliver results on time. Skilled in project management, product design, and solving complex engineering problems. Expertise in plastic part design, electronics packaging, and using SOLIDWORKS.
Lead Mechanical Engineer (Sustaining Mechanical Engineer IV) | 2023 - 2025
Led mechanical engineering projects focused on sustaining and improving manufacturing quality and efficiency.
Manufacturing Efficiency: Resolved a significant issue causing delays in LQ series IP Interface production by re-designing sheet-metal and plastic parts, ensuring the product met all design and manufacturing requirements.
Quality Improvement: Re-designed critical components (foam gaskets, plastic housings, sheet metal chassis) for FreeSpeak Wireless Transceivers and RT7000 Remote Transceiver, improving product quality and reducing production bottlenecks.
Crisis Management: Led a cross-functional team to address a supply chain issue, ensuring the timely procurement and qualification of a critical sub-assembly for the Eclipse HX System Frame, preventing a potential production shutdown.
Project Lead Engineer (Senior Mechanical Engineer) | 2015 - 2023
Managed and collaborated on multiple product development projects, from concept to successful market launch.
Project Leadership: Led design and launch of multiple product lines, including Strada Via and Symmetry Studio cases, and Aquaphonics Bluetooth speakers. Ensured projects met quality, time, and budget constraints.
Design Optimization: Spearheaded the redesign of Strada Via series for iPhone and Samsung, incorporating design improvements and working with purchasing to optimize BOM costs.
Mentorship: Guided junior engineers in developing CAD templates and interpreting customer requirements for the Symmetry Studio tablet case, resulting in the successful launch of Surface Go 3 and Surface Pro 8 models.
Mechanics Project Manager (Senior Mechanical Engineer) | 2011 - 2014
Collaborated in a cross-functional team to design and develop smartphones, focusing on mechanical reliability and performance.
Design Integration: Led the integration of the touch display module in the Lumia 830, ensuring compliance with mechanical reliability, assembly, audio performance, and ESD/EMC standards.
Problem Resolution: Identified and addressed visual quality issues in the Lumia 830 through a
structured design of experiments and corrective actions, minimizing material loss.
Mechanics Team Leader | 2008 - 2011
Led the design and development of mobile phone subsystems, focusing on mechanical issues during the sustaining phase.
Design Leadership: Managed mechanical engineering for the Nokia Lumia 900, guiding the team from concept through production.
Issue Resolution: Resolved a critical mechanical design issue on the Nokia 6350 by redesigning a speaker electrical contact, preventing a production hold.
Team Leadership: Mentored engineers and spearheaded cost reduction proposals, improving overall team performance.
Mechanical Engineering Consultant | 2007 - 2008
Supported research and development for new technologies and validated next-gen antenna modules.
Component Development: Contributed to the development of antenna modules for next-gen products and performed validation testing with external partners.
Troubleshooting: Resolved optical drive media noise issues on the Dell Latitude notebook, improving product quality.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | 2001 - 2006
Led the mechanical design and assembly of mobile phone components, ensuring product reliability and performance.
Design Leadership: Coordinated the design and documentation of mechanical assemblies, ensuring functional and reliable designs.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with teams to optimize phone performance and traveled overseas to oversee prototype builds and quality assurance.