Andrew D

Startup Central - New Product Developer

Idea Manufacturer • Período integral

Sep 2025 - Mar 2026 • 6 mos

Led mechanical design, prototyping, and fabrication across multiple hardware programs, translating early concept sketches into manufacturable CAD models and physical prototypes within a 6,000 sq. ft. development facility. Maintained fabrication equipment and improved development workflows to support rapid iteration and system integration. - Designed and prototyped a UAV take-off and landing platform with dual linear-actuated doors for integration into a semi-autonomous trailer deployment system. - Designed mechanical housings and mounting structures for RF detection hardware and antenna subsystems used in drone detection platforms. - Fabricated and assembled electromechanical subsystems, including linear actuators, servo-driven mechanisms, and structural components for robotic automation concepts. - Iterated mechanical assemblies through rapid prototyping and fabrication, supporting design validation and functional testing.

Bedrock - Principal Mechanical Engineer and Industrial Designer

Best Designers • Período integral

Jan 2024 - Mar 2026 • 2 yrs 2 mos

Led cross-disciplinary product development programs from concept through prototype validation, translating system-level requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs while coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and client teams. - Developed concept models and performed fluid and thermal simulations using Flownex for a 1 MW modular geothermal power system to support early system architecture decisions. - Designed mechanical and UI systems for a microgrid management platform, integrating geospatial mapping tools for energy system planning and monitoring. - Developed a wrist-worn medical device concept focused on infection prevention in hospital environments, including mechanical architecture and early product validation concepts. - Modeled mechanical assemblies for a semi-autonomous surgical robot platform, supporting system architecture, and early prototype design. - Designed and prototyped UI/UX concepts for a construction compliance platform and presented design reviews to stakeholders. - Engineered a custom trigger assembly and electronics housing for an Axon taser payload, integrating electrical components into injection-moldable housings with elastomer overmolding. - Coordinated with international suppliers and vendors to support prototyping, component sourcing, and manufacturability considerations.

ATOM Innovation - Product Design Engineer

Innovative Designers

May 2014 - May 2024 • 10 yrs

Developed detailed product designs for manufacturing and assembly through reverse engineering, custom engineering, and lead prototype fabrication, including inventory management, assembly, electrical, and rapid modification. - CBOT: A Disinfecting robot designed to autonomously navigate rooms and clean. Included team assembly, rapid concept development, rapid prototyping (MVP), and concept testing and demonstration. Received investments and are being commercialized. - Cubex: Improved a preproduction medicine security cart by resolving all known prototype issues, ensuring a smooth production run of 500-1000 units annually. - Dog Treat Glove: Designed a fully mechanical wrist-worn device to dispense dog treats with a single arm motion. Developed the concept from initial sketches through 3D printed mechanisms to preproduction prototypes. - Jiu Jitsu Steam Cleaner: Created a concept prototype for a portable, collapsible ultrasonic steam cleaner designed to clean kimono sportswear between matches. The prototype featured CNC-machined parts, a waterproof internal structure, and was fully tested and assembled.