Experience

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  Way systems

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2004

  Industrial design intern

  Assist Industrial Designer/Mechanical Engineer with developing a cradle to contain a mobile transaction terminal connecting wirelessly via IR to a mobile thermal printer used for mobile businesses.

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  Araujo bros. plumbing & heating, inc

  Jun 2004 - Apr 2006

  Estimator, plumbing

  Responsible for estimating plumbing projects, take-offs, via QuickPenCreate 3D coordination drawingsCoordinate with MEP disciples and make adjustments accordingly. Review and approve/notice engineering change ordersSubmit bids and attend award meetings.

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  George patton associates

  Apr 2006 - Jul 2006

  Industrial designer

  During my time here, I was involved with various areas of display design such as but not limited to; brainstorm sketching, detail sketching, 3D modeling, work instruction, prototyping, and working with other disciplines within the company.

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  Icon international, inc.

  Jul 2007 - Sept 2013

  - Initiated the development and engineering of the SceneSetter®, an LED white light changing mirror for the retail market, now being beta tested in BCBG NY and Beverly Hills, Bloomingdales, Kohl’s, Target AU, as well as in select salons across the country- Continued with the SceneSetter® series by developing a cosmetic mirror currently being beta tested at MAC cosmetics, various hotels, and local salons. - Technical lead for all items consisting of LEDs, drivers, efficacy, and performance - Manage and define resource allocation to support new product development programs- Develop SOPs and workflow charts to promote a sound, cohesive, and comfortable department to maximize output- Collaborate closely with other managers and cross functional teams- Proficient in UL 1598, UL 8750, UL 969, UL153, UL962, & UL 1574 Show less - Conceptualize, develop, and engineer lighting fixtures from concept to production containing sheet metal, plastics, castings, and/or extrusions. Responsible for all mechanical drawings, BOMs, and assembly drawings along with any technical spec sheets.- Work closely with off-shore and local vendors on design, requirements for tooling, fabrication, and final execution of product- Manage designs from concept to production using Microsoft Project to develop Gantt and WBS charts- Perform tests on 3D lighting fixtures using 3D light simulating and ray-tracing programs- Graphic design for company marketing collateral- Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and production in all aspects of product development and engineering- Offer troubleshooting support to production, sales, and operations on product and process issues- Graphic design packaging concepts for The Sharper Image® brand from ideation to final production Show less

  • Design & Engineering Manager, Lighting

    Apr 2012 - Sept 2013

  • Product Design Engineer, Lighting

    Jul 2007 - Apr 2012
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  Hayward industries, inc.

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2020

  Responsible for the mechanical engineering and product design of executing the products, components, systems and sub-systems as assigned from concept through initial manufacturing. Work cross-functionally to ensure that the highest level of design quality, integrity and performance are maintained with strict adherence to all company policies.Sketch concepts during early phases of project conception. Further define concepts into detailed renderings. Model make full scale models for product management and engineering and host design reviews. Apply Industrial Design skills to contribute to the continuous development of a project. Engineer said product as described further below.Manage own project(s) from conception to production. Collaborate with Marketing Product Managers, electrical design, software and test engineering teams to develop products for underwater lighting fixtures.Apply engineering principles at a high level to the product design in feasibility and trade studiesExecute hands-on product design with detailed calculations, simulations, CAD modeling and product testing/analysis for injection-molded plastic, sheet metal, cast/stamped parts/assemblies and specialized wiring harness assemblies.Ensure consistent utilization of all Engineering Services within and outside of Rhode Island Staff including but not limited to:Reliability EngineeringProduct Testing and ComplianceSystem TestingCommunicate design requirements to suppliers in the form of fully detailed and tolerance production engineering drawingsProvide detailed project status inputs to project managers as required Show less

  • Project Manager-Mechanical-Industrial Design, Lighting

    May 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Design, Lighting

    Sept 2013 - May 2018
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  Sharkninja

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2023

  Manager, design engineering - ninja heated

  - Mentor engineers, coops, and interns in developing skills cultivating a learning mindset while constructing solutions on design challenges growing their knowledge of engineering and manufacturing principles- Set priorities, responsibilities, and accountability to drive design solutions towards fail fast and often mentality- Strategic leader in architecting and directing design solutions while mitigating risk to ensure timely and market focused products meet requirements and budget- Passionate about consumer experience, driving incremental change, and innovating breakthroughs by pursuing multiple paths to optimize for cost targets- Experienced with communicating with overseas manufacturing and supply chain via design guides providing clear direction- Work closely with R&D, product development, quality, ID, test eng, tooling, and supply chain to ensure superior project execution - Communicate for impact via weekly updates in executive reviews to leadership while embracing feedback as accelerant drivers- Highly skilled in all facets of product design from initial ideation via hands-on product design with rough sketching, CAD modeling, calculations, simulations, and product testing/analysis for injection-molded plastic, sheet metal, cast/stamped parts/assemblies, electronic packaging, and specialized wiring harness assemblies- Skilled in dissecting safety standards to ensure MVP and work closely with agencies to ensure compliance in a streamlined fashion- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, disciplines and DFMA methods, FMEA process and technical risk assessments Show less

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  Hayward holdings, inc.

  Oct 2023 - now

  Global product manager - lighting/water feature/landscapes

  • Lead and expand Hayward’s comprehensive strategy for Multi-Color and White LED Lighting & Water Feature products• Annually develop/update rolling 3-year Product Line Business Plan including top-line revenue, sizing the total addressable market, market share, market penetration, product development, gross margin, operating income and strategies for achievement• Annually develop/update 5-year Strategic Product Generation Plan, including new product development, research opportunities and product rationalization.• Product line “Voice of the Customer” representative to all internal Hayward departments, incorporating not only Customer feedback, but also Engineering insights for product improvements.• Research, analyze, and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors to develop plans• Monitor market changes and marketing needs, competitors’ product technology changes and manufacturing processes in order to recognize market opportunities for new and expanding products as well as identifying marketing weaknesses.• Lead product line marketing activity and development for the Domestic and International markets to optimize global opportunities.• Manage sku rationalization of product line to minimize excess and obsolete inventory• Develop and recommend pricing strategy• Develop and maintain forecast for all products.• Deliver market segmentation analysis; market trends and opportunity analysis• “Champion” of all new product development of lighting products.• Responsible for the successful on-time, on-budget launch of new products• Directly responsible for all Marketing deliverables of Hayward’s internal Phase/Gate process, including Return on Investment analysis, Voice of Customer, Project Request Document (PRD) and Capital Appropriations Request (CAR)• Responsible for internal and field training plan for product line Show less