Housing Design (BluWrap BluBuoy)
Q1-Q2 2017
Photo courtesy Synapse
Challenge:
Work with a startup to bring an industrial product from a 1-unit Proof of Concept to an Alpha build of 25 units at an overseas contract manufacturer with production manufacturing processes in place.
Result:
Identified risks and opportunities for improvement in existing POC, 3DP design and prioritized them to fit the needs of a agile startup
Aligned on a plan of action to the client and collaborated with an external NPI partner to formulate a program schedule
Redesigned 5 prototype-level plastic parts for injection molding
Finalized CAD package for release to the contract manufacturer
Responsible for a junior team member’s development of suitable manufacturing documentation
Completed hand-off to client and provided ongoing support, including fabrication of a "golden unit" for critical meetings with manufacturers and investors.
Worked as primary ME liaison to client, working with the project manager to ensure that the project was running smoothly
Skills
Injection molded plastics design
DFA