Lea M

Industrial Designer – Medical And Consumer Products

Philips • Período integral

Jan 2019 - Dec 2024 • 5 yrs 11 mos

Worked on the design and development of medical and consumer focused products, ensuring a balance between usability, safety, and manufacturability. I contributed to transforming user needs and conceptual ideas into detailed CAD models and production ready design solutions. My work involved designing enclosures, internal structures, and ergonomic systems for medical devices and electronics. I supported prototype creation and usability testing, ensuring designs met functional and regulatory expectations. I also collaborated with engineers to refine designs for production efficiency and reliability. Core Skills Applied: Industrial design, medical product design, CAD modeling, human centered design, ergonomics, prototyping, engineering drawings, plastic enclosure design, product visualization, usability engineering, design validation, material selection, manufacturing coordination, assembly design, concept development, rapid prototyping, regulatory awareness, cross functional collaboration, technical documentation, product optimization.

Product Design And Prototyping Specialist

Bosch Global • Período integral

May 2015 - Sep 2018 • 3 yrs 4 mos

Worked within product innovation teams focused on developing high precision automotive and consumer product components. My responsibilities included transforming early stage concepts into functional prototypes and production ready CAD designs. I contributed to the design of mechanical housings, internal assemblies, and ergonomic product structures while ensuring compliance with industrial manufacturing standards. I also led rapid prototyping activities, using iterative testing methods to improve product reliability and usability. My work supported both engineering validation and production readiness. Core Skills Applied: Product design, CAD modeling, prototyping, 3D printing (FDM/SLA/SLS), automotive component design, ergonomic design, assembly engineering, injection molding design, design validation, failure analysis, reverse engineering, manufacturing optimization, technical drawing creation, material engineering, product testing, concept development, industrial standards compliance, mechanical integration, design iteration, engineering collaboration.

Industrial Design And Product Development Engineer

Siemens • Período integral

Aug 2010 - May 2013 • 2 yrs 9 mos

Worked on industrial product development teams responsible for designing and improving mechanical systems and components used in large scale engineering solutions. I supported end to end product development from early concept sketches through to manufacturable CAD models and prototype validation. My role involved developing precise 3D CAD models, refining mechanical assemblies, and ensuring all designs met strict engineering and manufacturing standards. I collaborated closely with engineering teams to improve product performance, reduce production complexity, and enhance durability. I also contributed to prototype development and iterative testing cycles to validate design functionality before production. Core Skills Applied: Industrial design, 3D CAD modeling, mechanical design, product development, Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFA), prototyping, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis, sheet metal design, plastic part design, assembly design, reverse engineering, material selection, technical documentation, product optimization, visualization, collaboration engineering workflows.