Clara

Senior Product Design Engineer

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 9 mos

Lead end-to-end product development for consumer electronics, hardware, and industrial products from initial concept to mass production. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: Developed high-precision 3D CAD designs and parametric models for complex assemblies using SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor, ensuring perfect fit and function. Applied advanced DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles, reducing client manufacturing costs by up to 20% and minimizing prototyping iterations. Created comprehensive, blueprint-standard product technical drawings featuring precise GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) to guarantee flawless factory production. Collaborated with marketing and investor teams to deliver photorealistic product illustrations and renders that secured project funding and drove pre-launch sales. Successfully guided over 40 physical products from early-stage sketching through to successful factory tooling and launch.

Mechanical Design & CAD Specialist

Aug 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 2 mos

Specialized in turning rough inventor concepts and sketches into production-ready, functional digital assets and engineering documentation. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: Transformed 2D concept sketches into fully realized, optimized 3D CAD models ready for injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication. Conducted rigorous DFM reviews to identify and correct potential manufacturing defects (such as draft angles, wall thickness variations, and parting lines) before tooling. Generated detailed 2D technical drawings, exploded views, and Bill of Materials (BOM) to streamline communication with international manufacturers. Produced high-fidelity product illustrations and conceptual renders utilized in patent applications and digital storefronts. Maintained a 98% first-time approval rating from manufacturing partners, significantly accelerating the time-to-market for startup clients.