I can document these changes with both engineering drawings and photo-realistic renderings. I can assist in identifying defects and tracking the critical decisions made between the inception of a new product and it's final form. Decisions such as whether to change a part or a material in order to reduce cost, whether to relax Quality Control standards to adapt to the manufacturing department's level of assembly expertise, whether to skip recommended testing procedures or overlook certain subcontractor shortcomings because of cost or deadline pressures. Plastics, molding, product design and development expertise. Material, manufacturing and tooling background.
Problem solving, product development strategy, manufacturing systems review.
Identified design and manufacturing problems with the introductory product of a start-up medical device company. Redesigned the product and tooling achieving FDA approval and broad customer acceptance. Supervised the Product Development Department of the Medical Products division of an International manufacturer. Reviewed product and mold designs of a new Internet Telephone. Designed the Assembly, Decorating and Quality Control systems for the company's Chinese manufacturing facility.