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Ray Feith

Ray Feith

Designer / Design Checker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retired Product Development Engineer

  • Education

    • State University of New York (SUNY)

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      Mechanical Engineering

  • Experience

    • Lyntone Engineering Inc. (Division of Rainbird)[

      Jan 1986 - Jan 1992
      Designer / Design Checker

      Designed irrigation products that require intricate drive mechanisms to obtain desired water coverage with minimal pressure loss and the ability to operate in sandy water. Participated in the "Value Analysis" program that had an annual savings of over $700,000 per year.Supported Engineers by producing layouts and complete tolerance studies to identify problem areas. Proposed design modifications to eliminate problems.

    • Clemar Mfg. Corp. (Division of Rainbird)

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1994
      Senior Designer

      Designed and developed mechanical components for electronic irrigation controllers.

    • The Kippgroup

      Jan 1994 - Jan 2001
      Product Development Engineer

      Conceptualized and developed a "Needleless Access Device" which self flushes fluid upon syringe removal. This Needleless Connector has achieved market leading status as the top selling stand alone connector in the U.S. market. Current annual sales exceed 550 million units per year. Patent 5,730,418.Developed a 3 port "Manifold" which is the first Kippmed device. Estimated sales to be 120 million units per year. Patent: 6,364,861.

    • Futura Medical

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
      Senior Product Development Engineer

      Designed and developed 3cc Safety Syringe (retractable needle). Estimated sales to be 120 million syringes per year. Patent 7,494,479

    • Rainbird

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
      Senior Designer

      Conceptualized and developed MDF Flush Cap: Patent 7,419,194; PC Nozzles: Pat. 7,766,259; MDF Tube Insert. Patents 7,506,899.

    • Gentex Corp.

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Senior Designer

      Conceptualized and designed Anti-Dilution Valve in oxygen mask for aircraft pilots. Patent 7,836,886.

    • Rainbird

      Jan 2007 - Dec 2013
      Development Engineer

      Develop "low flow" irrigation products along with manufacturing methods to mold and extrude emitters.

    • Dacor

      Feb 2014 - Mar 2015
      CAD Designer

      Designing and manufacturing luxury kitchen appliances.

    • BD

      Feb 2015 - Jul 2023
      Retired Engineer

    • Carefusion

      Mar 2015 - now
      Design Engineer

      Designing disposable medical devices.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CSWP (Certified Solidworks Professional)

      SolidWorks
      Mar 2014

    • CSWA (Certified Solidworks Associate)

      Solidworks
      Jan 2014