# Sean Tedore > R&D Design Engineer @ NHS, Inc. | Mechanical Engineering Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/seantedore Mechanical Engineer with 15+ years of experience creating award-winning consumer-facing products within the sporting goods, automotive, action sports, and apparel industries. Creatively driven and technically skilled, with additional expertise in working with cross-functional International teams. ## Work Experience ### R&D Design Engineer @ NHS, Inc. Jan 2022 – Present | Santa Cruz, California, United States Engineer & Design hardgoods products for the brands: Santa Cruz & Creature Skateboards, Independent, Krux, & Bullet Trucks, Bronson Speed Bearings, OJ, Ricta, & Slimeballs Wheels, and Mob Grip Tape. ### Founder / Product Development Engineer @ FUTUREBLANK Jan 2016 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Created the collective FutureBlank LLC to provide consulting and product development services to businesses and consumers looking to develop new or existing products or brands. Types of work include snowboard engineering and design, overseas sourcing, branded merch development, automotive industry consulting, network building, and marketing/branding auditing. FutureBlank leverages long-standing industry partners and connections for customers, unlocking opportunities to create modern, high-end products aligned with their unique branding stories. Key Responsibilities: Design Engineering • Product Development & Line Planning • Business Strategy & Road Map • Sourcing • Marketing • Brand Development • External Partnerships • Automotive Industry Consulting • Social Media ### Co-Founder @ Doorsey Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Senior Marketing Manager @ Bring A Trailer Media LLC Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Global Product & Brand Director @ Ride Snowboards Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | SEATTLE, WA Directed the product, design, and marketing teams to develop all aspects of the RIDE brand, including product design and development, brand identity, sales strategy, and marketing plans. The goal was to increase product value, brand awareness, engagement, and credibility, delivering the highest ROI for the brand. In the first 12 months under my direction, the teams completed a full brand redesign with updated product offerings, new logos and design, and marketing strategies that resulted in new positive growth with over $105 million in yearly revenue. Ride remains one of the most respected and in-demand winter sports companies in the outdoor industry, consistently partnering with top brands to deliver cutting-edge, unique winter products. Key Responsibilities: Product Development & Line Planning • Brand Strategy & Design • Project Management • International Business Strategy & Road Map • Team Leadership • Marketing • Cross-Functional Team Management • Market Research ### Senior Product Design & Development Engineer @ C3 Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | SEATTLE WA Developed and managed the overall product strategy and engineering designs for CAPiTA snowboards which involved working directly with the factory in Austria to oversee the product development process, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing to ensure products were delivered on time and within budget. Also responsible for creating product-focused marketing plans to increase awareness and demand. Many of the products I developed have won awards for innovation and design and were used by other brands when researching future product trends. Creating cutting-edge products that push the limits of snowboard design has significantly increased sales, brand credibility, and equity. CAPiTA is now a leading brand in the snowboarding industry, while the CAPiTA-owned manufacturing facility develops products for many of today’s top snowboarding brands. Key Responsibilities: Design Engineering • Product Development & Line Planning • AutoCAD /Solidworks • Project Management Testing & Prototyping • International Sourcing / Manufacturing • Marketing • Brand Development • Business Strategy ### Product Design & Development Engineer @ Jarden Corporation Jan 2005 – Jan 2011 | SEATTLE WA Strategically defined, designed, engineered, developed, and managed all snowboard products for K2 Snowboards, including creating the product roadmap and production plans for all products. Approved all final engineering and creative files, final product pricing, and production costs while focusing on creating unique and cutting-edge products that meet or exceed expectations and maintain brand goals and values. This also included overseeing all prototyping DFMEA and Testing Failure Analysis. The K2 boards I designed changed the Snowboarding industry; the Gyrator and my version of Reverse Camber Technology became an industry-wide requirement, while my experimental tip shapes influenced the look and feel of all snowboards sold today. K2 Sports is a US-based winter sports company with 60 years of history, making the best and most innovative products in the outdoor industry. Key Responsibilities: Design Engineering • Engineering Fundamentals & Theory • Project Management • Product Development & Line Planning • CAD: AutoCAD /Solidworks • DFMEA, Prototyping, Testing Failure Analysis • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration • International Sourcing / Manufacturing • Market Research ### Professional Snowboarder @ Nitro Snowboards Jan 1996 – Jan 2008 | Lake Tahoe California ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mechanical Engineering University of Nevada, Reno ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seantedore - Website: http://www.seantedore.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/seantedore JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/seantedore/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05