Mechanical Engineering and developement of prototype projects from conception, through design, build, and testing phases. Proficient utilization of Spaceclaim software to generate 3-D models of design concepts, and drafting engineering drawings for manufacturing and production. Research and Analysis of design ideas, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility and safety of design or application. Collaboration with Production personnel to ensure products and systems conform to engineering specifications. Use of CAE software, conducting virtual structural design iterations for identifying and remediation of potential design issues. Creation of drawings for communicating with production personnel, and generation of explanatory diagrams, technical files and bills of materials for production and reports. Procurement of cost effective parts and materials for projects, often working directly with in house and outside manufacturers on fabricating and building components. Conducting tests on prototype designs, operating all associated equipment and collecting relevant data for analysis. Authoring training manuals and training professional and technical staff on design or system use. Compiling and presenting research data into formats for scientific analysis, or customer reports. Frequent communication and coordination with other design engineering disciplines and technicians to complete objectives.