Chris Challinor
Mechanical Engineer
Resourceful and goal-focused professional experienced in mechanical engineering designs.
Instrumental in performing full lifecycle product development from designing, development, test prototypes to manufacture and implementation. Demonstrated success in closely collaborating with technical staff for outlining technical designs, identifying emerging problems for providing effective solutions. Proven track record of developing exemplary teams for coordinating with external partners, finalizing industrial design and contract manufacturing, while reviewing final designs for internal teams and clients. Articulate communicator possessing excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail. Adept at leading and mentoring multi-faceted technical teams for streamlining project planning, process updates, and experimental designs.
Highlights of Expertise
• Hardware Designing & Testing
• Team Coordination & Leadership
• Modeling & Simulations
• Budgeting & Inventory Control
• Staff Training & Development • Troubleshoot & Maintenance
• Safety Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Process & Performance Improvement
• Project Management
Career Experience
Blackboard Transact / Transact Campus, Phoenix, AZ
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (2007 to Present)
Oversee mechanical designs for entire Blackboard Transact products, including sheet metal design, plastic injection design, billet aluminum machined products design, and light pipe displays. Utilize 3D modeling and 2D drafting techniques for designing hardware products through SolidWorks and related add-ins, such as APEX light ray tracing and simulations. Institute quality inspection procedures for production/contract manufactures and maintained number systems and data entry for entire parts in people-soft system for all Transact hardware products. Supervise engineering change order/request system maintenance by scheduling bi-monthly ECO meeting with engineering and production teams. Assigned relevant tasks to hardware team members and arranged scrum/Jira meetings.
• Developed prototype products, tested in-house and purchased mechanical parts, while managed Bill of Materials (BOM) for entire Transact hardware products.
• Designed the WR5000, an in wall mounted card reader for class attendance, as well as developed the DR5000, the smallest RFID card reader for door monitoring hardware.
ThemeTech Corporation, Phoenix, AZ
Senior Design Engineer (2006 to 2007)
Finalized mechanical designs for theme-type interior/exterior customized architectural components for offices, restaurants, and casinos, while developed commercial point of sale (POS) displays. Assisted manufacturing/purchasing department for engineering/technical systems.
• Designed theme-based suites and penthouse rooms for various casinos and hotels, such as Talking Stick Resorts, Hard Rock Casino, Planet Hollywood, Margaritaville, as well as commercial kitchen designs, including cabinet, tables, and stations, and theme-based exterior building design for Fry’s electronics and Planet Hollywood.
Diamond Audio Technology, Chandler, AZ
Senior Electro/Mechanical Design Engineer (2001 to 2006)
Engineered mechanical designs for mobile audio, home audio, and OEM-related audio product lines, including vendor-qualified manufacturing components. Coordinated activities related to manufacturing, purchasing, vendor qualification marketing, technical support, and repair departments.
• Designed, built and maintained test equipment for the production of electronic parts, including home and automotive loudspeaker, amplifier, and electronic products.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Electro/Mechanical Design Engineer ? Ads Technologies, Inc. - Tempe. AZ
Assistant Engineer to The Chief Electronics Engineer ? Xtant, Mitek Corporation - Phoenix, AZ
Lead Electronic Technician and Engineering/Production Liaison ? MTX, Mitek Corporation - Phoenix, AZ
Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Lead Installer ? Various Retail Experience, Phoenix, AZ
Advanced Automotive Repair Technician ? United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, Iwakuni/Okinawa, Japan
Education & Credentials
NRI, Washington D.C.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
NRI, Washington D.C.
Trained in Professional Microcomputer Technology
Advanced Automotive Repair Technical School, Montford Point Camp, New River, NC
United States Marine Corps - Honorable Discharge (Second Honor Graduate of Automotive Class)
Professional Development: Certified SolidWorks Professional Mechanical Design Engineer
Technical Proficiencies: SolidWorks, COSMOSWorks (FEA structural and thermal), AutoCAD, Electronic Circuit Designs, PCB Layout & Design, Metalworking, Welding, Carpentry, Automotive Repairs & Restoration, and Luthier (guitar builder).
Mechanical Engineer
Resourceful and goal-focused professional experienced in mechanical engineering designs.
Instrumental in performing full lifecycle product development from designing, development, test prototypes to manufacture and implementation. Demonstrated success in closely collaborating with technical staff for outlining technical designs, identifying emerging problems for providing effective solutions. Proven track record of developing exemplary teams for coordinating with external partners, finalizing industrial design and contract manufacturing, while reviewing final designs for internal teams and clients. Articulate communicator possessing excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail. Adept at leading and mentoring multi-faceted technical teams for streamlining project planning, process updates, and experimental designs.
Highlights of Expertise
• Hardware Designing & Testing
• Team Coordination & Leadership
• Modeling & Simulations
• Budgeting & Inventory Control
• Staff Training & Development • Troubleshoot & Maintenance
• Safety Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Process & Performance Improvement
• Project Management
Career Experience
Blackboard Transact / Transact Campus, Phoenix, AZ
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (2007 to Present)
Oversee mechanical designs for entire Blackboard Transact products, including sheet metal design, plastic injection design, billet aluminum machined products design, and light pipe displays. Utilize 3D modeling and 2D drafting techniques for designing hardware products through SolidWorks and related add-ins, such as APEX light ray tracing and simulations. Institute quality inspection procedures for production/contract manufactures and maintained number systems and data entry for entire parts in people-soft system for all Transact hardware products. Supervise engineering change order/request system maintenance by scheduling bi-monthly ECO meeting with engineering and production teams. Assigned relevant tasks to hardware team members and arranged scrum/Jira meetings.
• Developed prototype products, tested in-house and purchased mechanical parts, while managed Bill of Materials (BOM) for entire Transact hardware products.
• Designed the WR5000, an in wall mounted card reader for class attendance, as well as developed the DR5000, the smallest RFID card reader for door monitoring hardware.
ThemeTech Corporation, Phoenix, AZ
Senior Design Engineer (2006 to 2007)
Finalized mechanical designs for theme-type interior/exterior customized architectural components for offices, restaurants, and casinos, while developed commercial point of sale (POS) displays. Assisted manufacturing/purchasing department for engineering/technical systems.
• Designed theme-based suites and penthouse rooms for various casinos and hotels, such as Talking Stick Resorts, Hard Rock Casino, Planet Hollywood, Margaritaville, as well as commercial kitchen designs, including cabinet, tables, and stations, and theme-based exterior building design for Fry’s electronics and Planet Hollywood.
Diamond Audio Technology, Chandler, AZ
Senior Electro/Mechanical Design Engineer (2001 to 2006)
Engineered mechanical designs for mobile audio, home audio, and OEM-related audio product lines, including vendor-qualified manufacturing components. Coordinated activities related to manufacturing, purchasing, vendor qualification marketing, technical support, and repair departments.
• Designed, built and maintained test equipment for the production of electronic parts, including home and automotive loudspeaker, amplifier, and electronic products.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Electro/Mechanical Design Engineer ? Ads Technologies, Inc. - Tempe. AZ
Assistant Engineer to The Chief Electronics Engineer ? Xtant, Mitek Corporation - Phoenix, AZ
Lead Electronic Technician and Engineering/Production Liaison ? MTX, Mitek Corporation - Phoenix, AZ
Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Lead Installer ? Various Retail Experience, Phoenix, AZ
Advanced Automotive Repair Technician ? United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, Iwakuni/Okinawa, Japan
Education & Credentials
NRI, Washington D.C.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
NRI, Washington D.C.
Trained in Professional Microcomputer Technology
Advanced Automotive Repair Technical School, Montford Point Camp, New River, NC
United States Marine Corps - Honorable Discharge (Second Honor Graduate of Automotive Class)
Professional Development: Certified SolidWorks Professional Mechanical Design Engineer
Technical Proficiencies: SolidWorks, COSMOSWorks (FEA structural and thermal), AutoCAD, Electronic Circuit Designs, PCB Layout & Design, Metalworking, Welding, Carpentry, Automotive Repairs & Restoration, and Luthier (guitar builder).