James Nguyen

Senior Product Design Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and commercializing electromechanical hardware solutions from concept through production. Experienced in connector-related product development, mechanical design, CAD modeling, manufacturing support, design validation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, suppliers, and production teams. Skilled in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, product lifecycle management, design analysis, and solving complex hardware challenges while balancing performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.

Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and deliver innovative product solutions in demanding industrial environments.

Senior Product Design Engineer at BGE, Inc (2024-10 – 2026-04)

• Led the design and development of complex electromechanical hardware solutions from initial concepts through production implementation, applying advanced CAD modeling, engineering analysis, and product lifecycle methodologies to deliver reliable designs that satisfied performance, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
• Managed multiple concurrent product development projects by coordinating engineering activities, reviewing customer requirements, developing technical solutions, and collaborating with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialization and timely production launches.
• Created and optimized detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, producing accurate 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation while applying design standards, tolerance analysis, and manufacturability principles to improve product reliability and production efficiency.
• Performed engineering analysis and validation activities including structural evaluation, thermal considerations, design verification, and troubleshooting investigations to identify performance limitations, reduce product risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the development process.
• Partnered with electrical engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and technical stakeholders to support hardware integration activities involving cable assemblies, interconnect components, power distribution systems, and advanced electromechanical products requiring high reliability and precision.
• Supported prototype development, testing, and production transition activities by analyzing design issues, implementing corrective actions, improving assembly processes, and ensuring products met customer expectations for quality, durability, and operational performance.
• Influenced engineering best practices by improving design workflows, standardizing documentation processes, mentoring team members on CAD and product development methods, and contributing technical recommendations that enhanced product quality and reduced development cycle time.

Product Design Engineer at Haskell (2020-09 – 2024-09)

• Designed and developed industrial electromechanical systems and hardware assemblies through complete product development cycles, translating engineering requirements into detailed CAD models, production drawings, prototypes, and manufacturing-ready solutions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project managers, suppliers, and manufacturing personnel to evaluate design concepts, resolve technical challenges, and deliver products optimized for performance, reliability, cost effectiveness, and production scalability.
• Developed detailed SolidWorks and AutoCAD designs for mechanical components, assemblies, and integrated hardware solutions while performing design reviews, tolerance evaluations, and engineering updates to improve product functionality and manufacturability.
• Supported product validation activities through engineering calculations, simulation reviews, prototype testing, and troubleshooting efforts to verify structural performance, thermal behavior, and long-term reliability under operational conditions.
• Worked closely with manufacturing and quality teams to identify production challenges, implement design improvements, support root cause investigations, and improve assembly processes through continuous improvement methodologies.
• Contributed to new product introduction initiatives by managing engineering documentation, supporting supplier communication, reviewing manufacturing feedback, and ensuring smooth transitions from prototype development to full-scale production.

Mechanical Design Engineer at ABB Inc (2015-06 – 2020-08)

• Developed mechanical designs and engineering documentation for industrial equipment and electromechanical products, supporting senior engineers with CAD modeling, component design, assembly development, and production improvement activities.
• Created detailed 3D models, drawings, and design revisions using SolidWorks and AutoCAD while applying engineering standards, dimensional requirements, and manufacturing considerations to support efficient fabrication and assembly.
• Assisted with product development activities including prototype evaluation, design modifications, testing support, and technical problem solving to improve equipment reliability, performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborated with manufacturing engineers, quality teams, and production personnel to investigate design issues, support corrective actions, and implement improvements that reduced manufacturing challenges and enhanced product consistency.
• Performed engineering reviews of mechanical components, assemblies, and hardware interfaces while supporting design optimization efforts focused on durability, cost reduction, and improved manufacturability.
• Maintained engineering documentation, supported engineering change processes, and contributed technical input during product updates, ensuring accurate implementation of design improvements across production environments.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Lamar University (2011-08 – 2015-05)