I design and own production-ready tooling and fixtures end-to-end, from identifying problems on the production floor all the way through to released, manufacturable solutions.

• Design and release production-ready fixtures end-to-end, owning the full process from initial concept and DFM through tolerance optimization and technical drawing release

• Apply root cause analysis and formal design reviews to drive fixture quality, resulting in a significant reduction in localized assembly non-conformances

• Dramatically improved rapid prototyping throughput and lead times by voluntarily taking ownership and increasing efficiency of 3D print operations

• Serve as the engineering point person across multiple value streams to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently

Came in as an intern, left with a full-time offer and a promotion in 7 months.

• Designed production fixtures and manufacturing aids in SolidWorks PDM

• Built a facility-wide tool tracking system in Excel with VBA scripting to enable future sourcing and standardization

• Led a full 6S shadow board initiative for primary value stream assembly lines from concept to implementation, including make-vs-buy analysis, capital equipment justification, hand tool standardization, SolidWorks board design, machining fixture design, CNC machining, and documentation

I co-founded a rollercoaster startup and serve as the technical lead, turning wild ride concepts into engineered, buildable reality under tight deadlines and tighter budgets.

• Led a team to design and build a functional 14,000W, 20-mph stunt coaster and modular track in 4 weeks for a 30M-view Mark Rober video.

• Engineer self-contained ride vehicles featuring custom lithium-ion battery banks, remote activation safety interfaces, and onboard braking systems.

• Built internal calculation tools for launch distances, motor torque, gear ratios, and rail geometry to rapidly customize builds for each client.

• Architect conceptual ride systems including pivoting platforms, high-angle lifts, and turntables, producing CAD models, 3D renders, and cost estimates for investor and client presentations.

• Worked on directing full production operations including rapid sourcing, BOMs, warehouse planning, and vendor coordination under extreme deadlines.

Managed the end-to-end metal manufacturing and electrical design for one of the most advanced backyard roller coasters ever built, successfully integrating complex mechatronics into a 1,000-foot track.

• Oversaw the design and installation of all electrical systems, including a central PLC control panel, an interactive animatronic, an IR laser target system, and a 1.2G pneumatic launch.

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive safety system utilizing over 30 sensor and solenoid modules to guarantee reliable, failsafe operation by opening day.

• Directed a 3-person fabrication team to manufacture nearly 1,000 feet of track, custom ride vehicles, and all metal mechanical components within a strict 2-month timeline.

• Managed cross-functional workflows, coordinating two teams totaling 9 personnel across simultaneous engineering and fabrication workstreams.

Independently designed, fabricated, and automated a full animatronic Yeti for a 400-foot Matterhorn-inspired backyard roller coaster, bringing a mechanical character to life as part of a mid-ride theatrical encounter.

• Designed and 3D printed the complete internal mechanical structure for the character's head and torso using Fusion 360.

• Engineered a custom omnidirectional hinge mechanism utilizing precision servos to enable lifelike, multi-axis head articulation.

• Automated heavy-payload torso pivoting using CNC machine ball screws and linear actuators, programming all motion sequences and sound cues in C++ via an Arduino microcontroller.

• Collaborated with makeup and scenic artists to integrate the robotic chassis with the character's exterior for a reliable mid-ride performance.