Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer

Brad Nelson (925) 286 - 8378 | ------------
Mechanical Engineer Hands-on and results-driven mechanical engineer and manufacturing professional with a commitment to precision in meeting strict client-driven design mandates. Aggressively seek out means of reducing costs and streamlining design operations. Proven ability to mentor and lend expertise to high-performance teams. Skilled at analyzing requirements and translating design needs into comprehensive strategy, road map, and implementation plans.
Proven reputation for tackling steep learning curves and emerging successfully as a subject matter expert.
• Relentless desire to take on endeavors of increasing complexity. • Well-respected as a leader in galvanizing teams to embrace a singular vision and oneness of purpose; lauded for making staff training and mentoring a high priority. • Robust history in delivering sophisticated products to be on-time and within schedule despite shifting priorities, demanding expectations, and stringent deadlines.
Professional Experience
PROSOMNUS TECHNOLOGIES, Pleasanton, CA | December 2017 - Present
Assistant CAD Manager Participate in the design of 2000+ different sleep apnea devices to different customer specifications and company requirements while meeting strict deadlines. Practice Good Manufacturing Practices and consistently produce a quality product. Assist the Design Manager in directing the work of 10 other members of the design team. Support principals of engineering economics to employ more cost-effective and time-saving practices.
• Collaborated with the engineering and design team for prototyping product designs, improving existing products functionality and patient comfort as well as helping to develop more efficient manufacturing processes. • Maintain strict adherence to ISO 9001 standards and ASME Y14.5 – 2009 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance guidelines. • Found innovative ways to utilize certain CAD functions to offer alternative methods for designing specific products. • Performed stress-strain and root cause analysis (RCA) to determine cause of fracture and product failure and redesigned devices for improved sustainability and customer satisfaction. • Originally hired as a CAD Designer and promoted within nine months.
Education and Professional Development
Extensive coursework in Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering | University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Science, Physics | University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Technology proficiencies in MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks, CATIA, and Autodesk Inventor
Engineer In Training (EIT) in progress
Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) in progress
Volunteerism
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND INC., San Rafael, CA
Guide Dog Trainer Raised three dogs in conjunction with a local non-profit organization over the course of eight years to assist the sight impaired. • Formed discipline in attending biweekly classes and having two of the dogs successfully complete the program to work full time as a guide dog. • Accentuated vision of following passion and deriving necessary life traits while striving for a purpose greater than oneself