# Nicholas Westhoven

> Senior Consumer Product Engineer @ Lyra Collective

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nicholaswesthoven

I’m a design-driven mechanical engineer with a track record of bringing consumer products from concept to market. I combine creative problem-solving with engineering rigor to develop products that are both refined and manufacturable.

After starting my career in aerospace R&D, I joined a fast-growing consumer product startup as the first and only engineer and built the company’s new product development function from the ground up. Since then, I’ve developed and launched 15+ products across home goods, travel, baby, and pet categories that now sell through Amazon, direct-to-consumer channels, and in major retailers.

I’m hands-on through every stage of development, from concept sketching and CAD modeling to prototyping, testing, and production. I work closely with overseas vendors to deliver high-quality manufacturing outcomes and guide decisions around intellectual property and patent strategy. Above all, I’m detail-oriented, resourceful, and passionate about turning thoughtful ideas into real, user-centered products.

## Work Experience
### Senior Consumer Product Engineer @ Lyra Collective
Jan 2023 – Present | New York, New York, United States

### Consumer Product Engineer @ Lyra Collective
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | New York, New York, United States
Joined series-A ecommerce startup Forum Brands (now Lyra Collective) as first and only mechanical engineer/product designer. Built out the engineering/new product development functions from the ground up. Designed and launched numerous consumer products. Obtained two utility patents.

### Mechanical Design Engineer (Freelance) @ Resource Monitor
Jan 2024 – Present

### Research & Development Engineer and Intellectual Property Focal @ Safran
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Wall Township, NJ
Same as below, but also took full ownership of Safran's intellectual property activities. I drafted utility patents with attorneys and inventors, managed the patent portfolio, worked with attorneys on infringement litigation cases, and shaped IP strategy.

### Research & Development Engineer @ Safran
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Wall Township, New Jersey, United States
Worked on R&D projects for Safran's Innovation team. Designed aerospace systems in CATIA V5 with a focus on DFM. Led development of new manufacturing technologies to improve performance, quality, and cost. Managed external supplier relationships from concept through production.

### Innovation Intern @ Safran
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Wall Township, New Jersey, United States
Investigated new composite manufacturing methods; created and assessed prototype components. Devised solutions and designed equipment to remedy manufacturing problems and improve product quality

### Calculus Tutor @ Notre Dame Learning Resource Center
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
Tutored University of Notre Dame students in Calculus I, II, and III.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering
University of Notre Dame
Jan 2015 – Jan 2019

### St Rose High School
Jan 2011 – Jan 2015


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicholaswesthoven

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Last updated: 2026-04-01