Mechanical Design Engineer, Typhur, San Jose, CA November 2022-Present
- Efficiently managed and executed the research, testing, and design of four critical systems by a deadline set two months after my start date for Typhur’s next generation cooking product
- Concealed complex mechanical systems into a minimalist product form to uphold industrial design intent and produce a best-in-class user experience
- Introduced haptic feedback to the product’s primary touchpoints by integrating 4-bar linkages, springs (extension and torsion), magnets, hinges, sheet metal spring clips, and detents
Product Design Engineer, Spark Grills, Boulder, CO
August 2019 - June 2022
- Designed and launched 16 critical grill components, including one utility patent pending design
- Traveled overseas and collaborated internationally with manufacturers in Thailand and China
- Conceived systems, processes, and recipes that evolved the Spark charcoal Briq from a proof of concept to a mass manufacturable product
- Contributed over 350 hours of direct work with users via customer service
Product Manager, Spark Grills, Boulder, CO
December 2020 - June 2022
- Planned and strategized the design, production, and launch of eight products in the Spark accessory line, including the flagship Low and Slow Briq
- Ensured milestones were completed through cross-departmental communication, task management, and timeline management
- Managed vendors and suppliers throughout development and production
Project Manager, Spark Grills, Boulder, CO
April 2022 - June 2022
- Lead the Spark quality control team to convert over 1,000 unacceptable units into sellable inventory
- Saved Spark over $500k in salvaged inventory in three months
- Prevented inventory from falling behind sales demand at a critical point for company growth
Engineering Intern, EDN, Inc., Boulder, CO
June 2018 - July 2019
- Designed and assembled an automated seeding machine, streamlining a critical manufacturing process
- Planned and executed test procedures for failure analysis and performance analysis
- Improved designs for several SmallGarden2 components
