North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Innovative Design Engineer with 8+ years of experience in mechanical product design, engineering, and manufacturing. Specialized in developing high-performance consumer products from concept to mass production, with expertise in CAD software, design for manufacturing, and performance validation. Adept at identifying and solving complex technical challenges using risk analysis, testing methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. Experienced in the retail industry with an understanding of consumer needs, product positioning, and the outdoor market.
• Designed and developed full suspension mountain bike frames and integrated components, bringing innovative concepts to production while ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency. • Created detailed 3D models and comprehensive manufacturing documentation using PTC Creo, optimizing designs for diverse manufacturing methods such as carbon and injection molding, forging, and machining. • Collaborated with overseas manufacturing partners to refine designs, troubleshoot production challenges, and deliver high-quality results within tight timelines. • Conducted inspection, assembly, lab and field testing on engineering prototypes and pre-production samples, evaluating performance, and driving design improvements to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Successfully expanded the mountain bike product category, driving growth in a challenging supply chain environment through strategic vendor management and product selection. • Developed the core positioning and messaging for the category, forecasting future needs and securing bookings to maintain optimal inventory levels. • Collaborated across departments to execute merchandising strategies, online marketing initiatives, and staff training programs, ensuring cohesive category performance.
• Directed day-to-day operations, including inventory planning, pricing strategies, and staff management, ensuring alignment with company goals and high-quality customer service standards. • Managed a team of 2 sales associates and a pool of 3 mechanics plus part time staff
• Led a team of 4 technicians in managing the workshop day-to-day operations by coordinating resources and liaising with internal and external key contacts to ensure work is delivered on time and to a quality standard, and recommended actions to improve overall service quality and productivity.
Master's Degree apprenticeship, then full time employment • Designed prototype products and implemented line products updates using PTC Creo, and created manufacturing documentation, service manuals and user guides for new products. • Supported field product testing providing technical expertise for new products development. • Represented the company at international events, showcasing innovative suspension technologies and providing technical support to professional race teams.
• Designed custom street lighting solutions and manufacturing documentation, using various manufacturing processes, including extrusion and die-casting, and performed FEA calculations for CE certification. • Led automation projects to improve production efficiency, coordinating 3 cross-functional teams to implement creative solutions.
• Designed custom-made public lighting products
• Lead documentary and normative research and designed an impact tester for street lights parts.