# Ross Neumann > Product Design Engineer | ex-Meta, Apple, Osmo, Owlcam, Pebble Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/rossneumann As a driven design engineer with a keen eye for detail, I bring a wealth of experience and resourcefulness to the table. Throughout my career, I've thrived in fast-paced, start-up environments and have successfully led the design and engineering of cutting-edge technology and lifestyle products across the country. My approach to product development centers around rapid prototyping and close collaboration with a talented team. This allows me to bring designs to life quickly and efficiently, while also ensuring that each product I create truly resonates with consumers. With 10 years of experience pushing the boundaries of what's possible, I am eager to continue driving innovation in the industry. I bring a passion for design and engineering, as well as a strong work ethic, to every project I tackle. ## Work Experience ### Senior Mechanical Engineer @ Ventiva Jan 2025 – Present | Fremont, California, United States ### Product Design Engineer @ Meta Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Sunnyvale, California, United States ### Product Design Engineer @ Apple Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Cupertino, California, United States ### Sr. Design Engineer @ Osmo Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Palo Alto, California, United States • Collaborated with ID, EE, CVML, and various ODMs to design new, disruptive devices, fostering engagement and enhancing BYJU'S and Osmo's presence in the rapidly growing Ed-Tech Industry. • Spearheaded the prototyping, user testing, and integration of a revamp of the most prominent and recognizable component of the Osmo ecosystem (the big red mirror) which incorporated a novel mechanism that expanded compatibility across all current and future platforms and devices. • Developed and implemented a patented camera-testing chart to verify image quality and CV/ML capabilities across multiple devices and form-factors. • Materials used: PC, ABS, TPR, Al, SUS, PUR Foam, First Surface Mirror, Cameras, PCBAs, FPCs ### Product Design Engineer @ Osmo Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Palo Alto, California, United States ### Mechanical Design Engineer @ Dropwater Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Redwood City, California, United States ### Product Designer @ Owlcam Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Palo Alto, California, United States • Utilized Solidworks to design and develop 9 injection molded and 12 CNC and die-cast parts for three generations of an award-winning, LTE-connected, dashboard camera • Oversaw Mechanical BOMs, FATP SOPs, and 2D/3D specs and documentation to ensure proper assembly and compliance of high-quality components and accessories from NPI to launch and ongoing customer support. • Traveled directly to vendors and ODMs in China to ensure all manufacturing specifications and SOPs were followed and high-quality parts were assembled properly • Collaborated with EE, RF, and EPM teams to design new internal HW for 2nd and 3rd gen cameras, adding multiple large components, global LTE SKU, and achieving cost-reduction without affecting the outer ID/CMF • Redesigned the heatsink and cooling system, resulting in a 10% reduction in internal operating temperatures, without compromising the PCBA or the stringent RF requirements for FCC approval • Materials used: Nylon +43%GF, PC LDS, PC, ABS, TPU, PVC, 316 SUS, 406 SUS, 6063 Al, Cu ### Mechanical Engineer @ Coinmine Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 https://coinmine.com/ ### Lead Flamethrower/Laser Operator @ WOODCHUCK USA Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • Successfully led the production, assembly, and on-time delivery of a record-breaking B2B order of 800,000 pieces while maintaining daily operations of smaller B2C and corporate orders.. • Materials used: 3M PSA-Backed Wood Veneer, MDF-Core Plywood + Anything that fits on the laser ### Caretaker, University Boathouse @ University of Minnesota Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Maintained cleanliness, order, and function to the women’s rowing team’s boats and boathouse Organized events including collegiate and open races and Olympic medal holder’s visits Took a proactive approach to preventing breakages and problems while providing solutions and repairs to those issues that did arise ### Individual Contractor/Product Designer @ University of Minnesota Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Ralph Rapson Hall, UMN TC Campus, MPLS, MN Design a wearable virtual reality headset for use with the current camera and tracking system. - this is a pre-metaverse design that allows for multi-user interaction in a virtual world Iterate multiple times through 3D printing to refine to a final design. Product was unveiled at the 2014 International Virtual Reality Conference. ### Teaching Assistant/Lab Instructor: Toy Product Design @ University of Minnesota Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 ### Undergraduate Teaching/Research Assistant @ University of Minnesota Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 Develop and design inexpensive physics lab equipment for high school students. Work within the constraints of the course material intended to be taught, as well as budgetary concerns of the schools that would purchase the product. Provide correctly dimensioned machinist drawings (GD&T) for further manufacturing as well as multiple complete final prototypes at the end of the project. ### Industrial Design Intern @ Pebble Tech Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Palo Alto, California, United States • Used Solidworks and an Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer to design and prototype hundreds of concepts consistent with current industry trends to showcase the form, fit, and style of new smartwatch ideas during design reviews with the CEO and other executive team members ### Design Engineering and Manufacturing Intern @ Durham Boat Company, Inc. Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Durham, New Hampshire, United States - Learn the process and methods required to mold and form composite parts - Explore the ideation and production processes for manufacturing with pre-preg carbon fiber - Using Rhino 3D CAD/CAM, design and develop new products, tools, and fixtures while redesigning and reworking outdated molds ### 2D/3D Design and Manufacturing Intern @ WOODCHUCK USA Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States - Engineered and designed an iPhone 5 case to be mass produced via injection molding. - Participated in the start-up scene through the lens of fast-paced, technology accessories - Helped transition the early-stage startup from B2C to a B2B enterprise capable of shipping hundreds of highly-customized projects on a daily basis. ### Individual Contractor @ I See Me! Inc. Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 Design a voice recording module to be used as an add-on for an existing product line. Prototype the process from ideation to product through sketching and 3D printing. Use GD&T to provide a 3D model that allows for further development through user testing and consumer focus groups. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Product Design Engineering University of Minnesota ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/itsrossdotme --- Source: https://flows.cv/rossneumann JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/rossneumann/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05